Alachua County Animal Resources and Care (Gainesville)

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.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

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.

If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.

Work here? Check this listing for your organization. Refer people here? Tools for care teams. Help My Pet is free for organizations and the families they serve, and families who can’t cover a bill can get a free fundraiser page.

Sources

Alachua County Animal Resources and Care (Gainesville) official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.