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Animal Refuge Center

Animal rescue in North Fort Myers, FL

The Animal Refuge Center (ARC) of Fort Myers is a not for profit animal welfare society dedicated to stopping the escalating cost to impound, care for, kill and dispose of dogs and cats dying for no reason other than having been born. ARC is helping to cut the large numbers of homeless animals which eventually cuts the costs to taxpayers, which to date has reached over half a million dollars a year.

ARC is a non-euthanasia organization. Once we accept an animal for adoption, IT WILL NOT BE DESTROYED TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER. We are here to help the unwanted and neglected animals who now face certain death.

Contact
Address
18011 Old Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
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Meet their adoptable pets

18011 Old Bayshore Road

North Fort Myers, FL 33917

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Adoptable pets at Animal Refuge Center

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo - CSC's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo - CSC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Caeleb Dressel - CSC's adoption status with email updates.
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Caeleb Dressel - CSC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sunni Lee - CSC's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunni Lee - CSC

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sean's adoption status with email updates.
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Sean

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Snowy's adoption status with email updates.
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Snowy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Snowball's adoption status with email updates.
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Snowball

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
North Fort Myers, FL

Rescue FAQs

We serve North Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Cape Coral and surrounding towns in Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte counties.

Additional adoption info

ARC is open to the public from 10am to 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday, except major holidays. The shelter is at 18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, near Lee Civic Center. Appointments necessary to visit/adopt. Visit our website for instructions. www.AnimalRefugeCenter.com

Adoption application

https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-information

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Refuge Center

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

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Arcadia, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Honey Crisp's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey Crisp

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hannah's adoption status with email updates.
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Hannah

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Port Charlotte, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Luke Skyhopper's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke Skyhopper

Other/Unknown

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Myakka City, FL

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