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GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

Animal shelter in Fort Myers, FL

The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a private
501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal welfare
organization that receives no federal, state, or
county funding and no funding from
the Humane Society of the United States,
and relies solely on donations, grants, bequests
and fundraising events to further its mission
of caring for the unwanted, neglected and
abandoned animals of southwest Florida.
GCHS is a no-kill shelter and does not
euthanize any animal for lack of space or
length of time that they are in our care.

Contact Adoptions Information
Address
2010 Arcadia Street
Fort Myers, FL 33916
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Meet their adoptable pets

2010 Arcadia Street

Fort Myers, FL 33916

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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 GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Athena 's adoption status with email updates.
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Athena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ashlyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Ashlyn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sully's adoption status with email updates.
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Sully

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rowena's adoption status with email updates.
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Rowena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mama Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Mama Bear

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Arrow's adoption status with email updates.
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Arrow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Fort Myers, FL

Shelter FAQs

Southwest Florida
Lee County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Available animals can be viewed online and by stopping by the shelter during business hours. Our staff will guide you through our adoption process, which includes completing an application form and having a discussion with our shelter staff to ensure that you know all necessary information about adopting your pet. If you see an animal on our website that you are interested in adopting, you will need to visit the animal at the shelter before submitting the application.

Adoption application

https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Adoption-Application-2024-UPDATED-6.6.24-1.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

Collier Animal Rescue

PO Box 10073,
Naples, FL 34101

Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County

3519 Drance St.,
Port Charlotte, FL 33980

True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission

3063 Kennedy Drive,
Venice, FL 34285

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Reese's adoption status with email updates.
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Reese

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Englewood, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tigger's adoption status with email updates.
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Tigger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 13 yrs 5 mos
St. James City, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Monkey D. Luffy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Monkey D. Luffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ft Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Friday's adoption status with email updates.
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Friday

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL

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