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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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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 Cristobal's adoption status with email updates.
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Cristobal

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ennis's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Ennis

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female 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

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Cairn Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Arcadia, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Everest's adoption status with email updates.
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Everest

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Cape Coral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on LOLA's adoption status with email updates.
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LOLA

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Naples, FL

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