Adopt a Pet - Alachua Country Animal Resources

ADOPT
ALACHUA COUNTY

ADOPT A PET.
SAVE A LIFE.

If you’re able to adopt, please do. If not, you can volunteer, foster or donate to help Alachua County’s loving animals.

Adopt a Pet

WHERE TO ADOPT?

Alachua County residents have done so much to help our local animals, but we still need you. You are the solution to overcrowding issues in our shelters and we hope you’ll consider adopting. Click the button below to see the list of pets who currently need a home.

Adopt a Pet

Can’t Adopt? Help Another Way.

There are other, meaningful ways to help local animals.

VOLUNTEER

Every organization needs people to love and care for animals in the shelter. You can’t take them all home, but you can help them feel loved while they’re still in the shelter.

Volunteer Opportunities

FOSTER

Many people don’t know about the option to foster. It’s a temporary arrangement that allows for pets to live outside of a shelter without the long-term commitment.

Learn How to Foster

DONATE

Funds help to waive adoption fees and the overall costs of providing our animals with a good life. Your donations go a long way.

Donate

DID YOU KNOW?

We take in between 4,000 to 5,500 animals annually.
We evaluate each situation individually to find the best option for pets and their owners.
Our animals go for a walk every day, thanks to our volunteers.
We’re in the process of planning for a new facility.
Adoption fee includes required spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and veterinary examination.