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Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville Animal shelter in Jacksonville, FL

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2020 Forest St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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2020 Forest St.

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville

We'll also keep you updated on CECE's adoption status with email updates.
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CECE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SKYY's adoption status with email updates.
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SKYY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on JAKE's adoption status with email updates.
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JAKE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CODY's adoption status with email updates.
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CODY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on IZZY's adoption status with email updates.
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IZZY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on STELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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STELLA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ROSCOE's adoption status with email updates.
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ROSCOE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BERTHA's adoption status with email updates.
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BERTHA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Animal Care & Protective Services is the City of Jacksonville's animal shelter. Tuesday - Saturday we receive anywhere from 50-100 dogs/cats per day. These animals are found stray, owner surrendered or saved from animal abuse situations.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please go to www.jacksonville.gov/pets for more information.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville

The Stray CATHOUSE

818 Margaret Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32204

STARS (Save The Animals Rescue Society)

PO Box 893,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035

Safe Animal Shelter

2913 County Road 220,
Middleburg, FL 32068

We'll also keep you updated on Pinkie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinkie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pancake's adoption status with email updates.
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Pancake

Corgi/Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Saint Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cheetah's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheetah

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie & Levi's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie & Levi

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
Saint Mary's, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Drew Hairymore's adoption status with email updates.
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Drew Hairymore

Foxhound

Female
Glen St Mary, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Marnie (Daugher to Lala)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Marnie (Daugher to Lala)

American Bulldog

Female, Young
St. Augustine, FL

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