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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 NAVY's adoption status with email updates.
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NAVY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CHANCE's adoption status with email updates.
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CHANCE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 11 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CASEY's adoption status with email updates.
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CASEY

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on RENIA's adoption status with email updates.
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RENIA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HERBIE's adoption status with email updates.
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HERBIE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 13 yrs 7 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on RANGO's adoption status with email updates.
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RANGO

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 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

Paw Squad Dog Rescue Inc

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211

Union County Animal Shelter

15285 SW 84TH STREET,
Lake Butler, FL 32054

St Johns County Animal Control

130 N. Stratton Road,
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, FL 32095

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Emit 25612's adoption status with email updates.
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Emit 25612

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Middleburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Todd's adoption status with email updates.
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Todd

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Green Cove Springs, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ELTON's adoption status with email updates.
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ELTON

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Fernandina Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jaya's adoption status with email updates.
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Jaya

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Holly & Noel's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly & Noel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Putnam Hall, FL

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