Alachua County Animal Resources & Care

Category: Animal shelter in Gainesville, Florida

Address: 3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA

Phone: +13522646870

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10:30AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 10:30AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 10:30AM–5:30PM

Friday: 10:30AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 10:30AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Samantha Snow

Jun 11, 2022

First off all, they don’t allow you to meet any dog without filling out an adoption application first. Second, they told me I couldn’t adopt nor see the dog because one of my cats rabies shot had just expired. I just got out of the military and just moved to Gainesville so I didn’t know it had expired. They sat there and told me how they won’t even allow you to foster before you adopt because they have no space in the shelter if the dog happens to come back but I was welcome to adopt and return the dog if it doesn’t work out. It became clear to me that they are not trying to find their animals forever homes.

Buster Theo

May 25, 2022

front desk staff was incredibly rude and didn't care to help me with adoption. Cared more about what time it was and when they were going to be able to leave. Do not recommend.

Tammy McDonald

Apr 7, 2022

This Shelter seems to care ,Hand to Paws the best in our local pet adoption area also affordable fees,some pets are sponored and fees are waived .Here the priority is the pe other ask 5x more what's most important is a loving home.great place

Charlotte “Torch” Rohde

Nov 29, 2021

We were traveling from Nevada and found a very well mannered abandoned or lost pup in Alachua, Florida. Glad they could take him in and find his family or place him with one. Super kind staff.

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Questions & Answers

There are several free-roaming cats that come into my yard. They are also having kittens. What is the process for catching them and turning them into animal control services?

camille carroll | Aug 25, 2018
Paul Stuart | Aug 24, 2021

You can get them fixed free of charge from Operation Catnip. Rather than give them away to someone that may be irresponsible and let the kitten get pregnant.They even provide the traps. Try it please.. Just noticed, this is 2 years old post.

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Why is the Alachua County Animal Shelter closed on Sundays? Most people have Sunday off and are more likely to visit and/or adopt the animals on this day. Also, I am a volunteer at ACAS and would like more weekend hours to spend with the animals.

Beth Godwin | Aug 24, 2021
Iris Harris | Aug 24, 2021

Well, it may not be open on Sundays however, it is open on Saturdays from 10am-5:30pm when most people are out & about running errands, dining or shopping anyway. Sunday's for church and rest/relaxation. We can't always have what we want but that's why there's emergency animal hospitals to accommodate us. It's kinda like our doctor offices are open M-F and if something occurs we call the on-call doctor by calling MD office that will direct us to go to the nearest ER, Urgent Care Center or Hospital depending on the seriousness/nature of the call.

Can anyone in Gainesville actually do their job and get 20 stray cats out my yard from damaging my car or do I need to sue this city?????

Tonya Vargas | Aug 24, 2021
laura lowd | Aug 24, 2021

Well when I had a problem with strays I went and bought a trap caught about 20 cats let them go into a dog cage. About 3 to 5 at a time called animal control every day to come and get them. The kittens I took in and got them shots and domesticated them got them adopted out by going to pets mart every weekend. If u care about animals u do what u can to help sadly the ferals can’t be helped. They spread disease that can be deadly to other cats. That’s why when I see a feral with kittens I try to get them away from the mother so ultimately they will get adopted to a forever home.

My dog Cody was put up for adoption while I was away for a few months is it possible to find out who adopted my cody

Michael Cooper | Aug 25, 2019
Timothy Craft | Aug 24, 2020

Maybe she didn't have a choice about being away and not being able to take her dog. Maybe she left her dog with family that didn't do a good job taking care of him. Think of being in the hospital long term or being in jail. Jail is most likely since they put people in jail on just an accusation and then you have to prove yourself innocent. If you're not aware, our "justice" system is seriously broken and this girl is still trying to track down her pet. Good luck hun.

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Can I find out who adopted my dog while I was away for a few months and can I visit him

Michael Cooper | Aug 25, 2019
james dawson | Aug 25, 2019

I would call them and ask. Worst they can do is say no.

Are puppies common? I have cats chickens and a small child. Id prefer a young dog if possible. Its impossible to call and talk to a person.

April Flowers | Jan 26, 2022
Erica Carter | Jan 26, 2022

They have the adoptable animals on their website with ages listed but the ages seem to be mostly estimates

I found 10 orange tabby kittens under my house. How do I get in contact so they can be apart of the Adopt a pet a thon?

Ashley Ann Germond | Aug 24, 2021
Jessica Yingling | Aug 24, 2021

If the kittens are old enough, 8 weeks or older, then you can bring them into the Humane Society, and you'll just fill out a paper and they'll take them from you.

My neighbor sent his dogs to attack my husband. Who do I contact regarding this matter?

Jacquelyn H Everett | Aug 24, 2021
glenn merritt | Nov 27, 2021

Alachua County sherriff

I will like to adopt a dog, preferably a German Shepard or a lab

Zarida Perro | Aug 24, 2020
Davey Jr & 70 Times Glory ft. | Aug 24, 2020

They have all sorts. We adopted a beautiful hound mix as cute and sweet as ever

how much does it cost to adopt a dog

Melissa Johnston | Aug 25, 2019
Wendy Boyd | Aug 25, 2019

40 dollars

Do you neuter small dogs

Donna Johns | Aug 25, 2019
Kathleen Pagan | Aug 25, 2019

County Animal Services is for animals before adoption. For your pet check's surgery with this group-- https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org

Does this shelter destroy animals it has had for a certain length of time? Also, does it accept gift donations of toys and blankets for the animals?

A.H. | Aug 25, 2019
David Underwood | Aug 25, 2019

Director Ed Williams told me the adoption rate was above 90 percent after refusing to return my stolen chipped dog. Said they do uthinize some dogs but most find homes.... So they can steal your animal back then charge you unaffordable fines in excess of hundreds of dollars. Or give your dog to someone with enough money to afford fines. This place is paid for through scamming good loving pet owners. The sooner its shut down the safer pets will be.

How much does it cost to microchip my dog he has his raiby shoot but need microchip

rosmarie williams | Aug 25, 2018
David Underwood | Aug 25, 2019

You will regret chipping your dog. I promiss. Hope you have a deep wallet..

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how do I register to be notified of a certain breed being available?

crickett_113 | Aug 25, 2018
Gwendolyn Beebe Jones | Aug 24, 2021

Animal services does not have a breed specific registration, to see what types is there, you can go to www.petharbor.com put in any Gainesville area zip code to get to Alachua County Animal Services you can look at all the animals in shelter in different ways, by asking for breed specific types or to see all animals say lost animal without specific breed type will get you to every animal that is updated hourly on the system to what type is at the shelter. Hope this helps. Petharbor does notify you.

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I will like to get a small dog but my issues is I don't have the money to spend. Live in a budget could I adopted a 🐶

Carlos Alba | Aug 25, 2018
Gwendolyn Beebe Jones | Aug 25, 2018

Adoption event taking place at Alachua County Animal Services June 8,9,10 WILL BE FREE. CHECK FACEBOOK page for more information.

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Do they collect stray dogs on Sunday?

Marilynn Fournier | Aug 25, 2018
Gwendolyn Beebe Jones | Aug 25, 2018

No, the shelter is closed to public Sunday and Monday. Strays, if person can't hold until Tuesday can be turned in to the Blue Pearl AVS on West University Ave to hold for ACAS pick up.

I would like to have a small dog . I am retired now and have time to care for her or him. Hopefully I receive one "free to good home" please allow me to know if anyone has such a pet. Th ad no you.

Gary Haralson | Aug 25, 2018
Kathleen Pagan | Aug 25, 2018

There are times that the Alachua County Animal Services offers free adoptions. Check with shelter staff, and you might also want to register a breed preference so you will be notified when a small dog is available for adoption. Hope you find one to adopt soon!

Why would you be closed period let alone on monday

Debra Champigny | Aug 25, 2018
dcmelen Melendez | Aug 25, 2018

In addition, there is not enough staff to handle customers if they were to be open 7 days a week.

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