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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 Traviesa's adoption status with email updates.
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Traviesa

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby

Great Pyrenees

Male, 10 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Buttercup's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttercup

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jennie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jennie

Labrador Retriever/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nimbus's adoption status with email updates.
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Nimbus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
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

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10060 Mallory E Pkwy Unit D,
St. James City, FL 33956

St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice

1925 S. Tamiami Trail,
Venice, FL 34293

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Alva, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Heath's adoption status with email updates.
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Heath

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
LaBelle, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Humphrey's adoption status with email updates.
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Humphrey

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Miniature Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs
LaBelle, FL

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