Animal Resources

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Alachua County Animal Resources supports the Five freedoms for companion animals

  • Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
  • Freedom from Discomfort
  • Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
  • Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
  • Freedom from Fear and Distress
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In addition to handling lost and abandoned animals, Alachua County Animal Resources offers a wide range of services. You can view adoptable animals online here​ and keep an eye out for that perfect pet from the comfort of your own home.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 

View the County's animal ordinances​ and affidavit from the documents below.


Found Animal Guide

Rehoming Your Dog

Rehoming Your Cat

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Contact Us​

Alachua County
Animal Resources
3400 NE 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
352-264-6870

TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)

Foster or Volunteer Concerns or Questions

Hours of Operation

  • Tuesday - Saturday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Closed Sunday, Monday & Holidays

View Our Kitty Kam

View a live video stream of the kitty play area at our facility!

Transparency

View our Performance Measures Report:
Animal Resources​​ Performance Measures​​

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Mission

The mission of Alachua County Animal Resources is to promote public safety for the welfare of citizens and animals. We accomplish this through education, adoption, sheltering, enforcement, and the rescue of animals that may be stray, injured, unwanted, neglected, or abused.

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