Alachua County Animal Resources and Care (Gainesville)
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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm; closed Sunday, Monday and holidays
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Alachua County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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County animal shelter and animal control caring for stray and unwanted animals awaiting adoption. Public services include medically necessary euthanasia (medical records required), microchipping, county licenses and a virtual kennel. Rabies vaccines are not currently offered to the public, and the shelter does not board pets.
How to reach them
Where: 3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm; closed Sunday, Monday and holidays
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit during open hours or call 352-264-6870.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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