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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 JULIO's adoption status with email updates.
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JULIO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on COBAIN's adoption status with email updates.
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COBAIN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SOFYA's adoption status with email updates.
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SOFYA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on NICHOLAS's adoption status with email updates.
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NICHOLAS

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SIG's adoption status with email updates.
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SIG

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on DESTINY's adoption status with email updates.
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DESTINY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
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

Animals Seeking Kindness

PO Box 958,
Middleburg, FL 32050

Animals in Need /Adopt a Rescued Kitty Inc.

Amelia Island/Clearwater/Jacksonville, FL 32035

S.E.A. Shore Animal Rescue

Saint Augustine, FL 32092

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Strawberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Strawberry

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Priscilla's adoption status with email updates.
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Priscilla

American Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Keystone Heights, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jackson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackson

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Beth's adoption status with email updates.
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Beth

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Saint Augustine, FL

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