Directory of Animal Shelters in Florida

Looking for a new pet? Please consider adopting a new dog or puppy from an animal shelter in Florida. You’ll find information on all of the animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups we’ve partnered with in Florida below. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Florida.

Pet Pal Animal Shelter

St. Petersburg, FL

Pet Pal Animal Shelter Tampa's Pet Pal Animal Shelter's mission is to rescue dogs and cats from animal shelters that may otherwise be euthanized due to time limitations, illness, injuries or lack of socialization and training. They are dedicated to educating the public about the pet overpopulation crisis, the importance of spaying/neutering and responsible pet ownership. See Details

West Volusia Humane Society

DeLand, FL

West Volusia Humane Society Managed by the DeLand Police Department, the City of DeLand’s Second Chance Program is designed to house abandoned or lost domestic animals in a safe and secure holding area for a three day period. The holding period allows pet owners an opportunity to reclaim their pets by contacting the police department’s Animal Control Officer, and equally important, the three day period is also used to notify numerous animal advocacy groups from around the state about the adoptable animals that are available through the program. The advocacy groups are committed to finding “forever homes” for the animals and their partnership with the city is core to the program’s success. Prior to the program’s initial start, all animals captured by the Animal Control Officer would be taken directly to a local humane society. The Second Chance Program creates an opportunity for owners to be reunited with their pet and for adoptable animals to find good homes. See Details

K9 Services German Shepherd Rescue

Green Cove Springs, FL

K9 Services German Shepherd Rescue Saving displaced German Shepherds from an owner surrender agreement or shelter environment, rehabilitating, training, and successfully placing them into loving family homes, or as Service Dogs. See Details

Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Center The mission of Animal Care and Adoption is to provide shelter for lost and surrendered animals and promote successful adoptions that enhance the lives of companion animals and their humans. See Details

1 Lucky Dog Rescue, Inc.

Hialeah, FL

1 Lucky Dog Rescue, Inc. 1 Lucky Dog Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Animal Rescue Organization. They rescue abused, abandonded, neglected and Owner Surrenders, rehabiltate them and find them furever homes. All are vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered. They also help low income families by educating them the importance of spay & neuter, and vaccinating their pets to keep them healthy from many viruses. See Details

Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay

Tampa, FL

Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay Dedicated to saving Dalmatians and Dalmatian mixes from high-kill shelters in Florida and Georgia. All dogs are medically treated including spayed and neutered before placing in new, forever homes. Home and veterinary checks are required when applying for a rescue. DRTB provides care-for-life for approximately 20 senior spots who are unable to find a home due to age or medical conditions. See Details

Halifax Humane Society

Daytona Beach, FL

Halifax Humane Society We are an open-door animal shelter that receives over 13,000 animals annually through city contracts and owner surrenders. Kennel and cage capacity can comfortably house approximately 350 animals per day and is usually full.

Equipped with a spay/neuter clinic, we perform early-age spay/neuter surgeries to ensure that all adopted animals are altered before entering a new home. Low Cost Spay/Neuter Certificates are also made available to the public.

Humane Education is made available to any and all schools, businesses, civic groups, etc. through speaking engagments, tours and material. See Details

Tampabay Cat Alliance

Hudson, FL

Tampabay Cat Alliance We are an all volunteer, 501 (c) 3 non-profit cat rescue. we just opened our first small cat shelter and "wow meow" store. We do not euthanize at all. Cats stay with us until adopted. See Details

Panama Animal Welfare Society

Panama City, FL

Panama Animal Welfare Society Non-profit animal rescue and advocacy organization. Our current program is a Dog Food Bank in our community. If anyone needs dog food they can pick up once a month. No qualifications, just an ID indicating they live in Bay County. See Details

The Humane Society of St. Lucie County

Fort Pierce, FL

The Humane Society of St. Lucie County The Humane Society of St. Lucie County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate care and safe shelter for homeless animals and education to the community on responsible pet ownership. See Details

Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida

Winter Park, FL

Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida is a non-profit organization in Winter Park, FL, that assists golden retrievers and golden blends in need. The group provides veterinary care and foster homes for dogs that are waiting for adoption. Their sanctuary program exists to provide loving homes for dogs that are deemed unadoptable due to ill health, advanced age, or terminal illness. See Details

Abandoned Pet Rescue

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Abandoned Pet Rescue Abandoned Pet Rescue is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in South Florida. The organization saves abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs and cats in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The group aims to rehabilitate cats and dogs in need and then help them find a loving home. See Details

SPCA Tampa Bay

Largo, FL

SPCA Tampa Bay SPCA Tampa Bay is a a non-profit, animal welfare agency that runs an open-admission for-all animal shelter and public veterinary center in Pinellas County. SPCA Tampa Bay cares for dogs, cats, pocket pets, exotic animals and livestock like goats and pigs. Animals receive immunizations, medical care, behavior training, enrichment and loving care while they live at the shelter. Their adoptions volunteers work to match families with animals that are a good fit with the family’s home, lifestyle and personalities. There is no time limit for an animal’s stay at this shelter, and every animal receives compassionate care, regardless of its breed or size. See Details

Houndhaven, Inc.

Orlando, FL

Houndhaven, Inc. Houndhaven, Inc. is a dog rescue located in central Florida, near Orlando, FL. They rescue dogs and puppies from euthanasia and care for them until they can be placed in loving homes. Houndhaven firmly believes that dogs' lives are precious, and they are strictly a no-kill organization. Each year they have multiple events for owners, like the Houndhaven Homecoming, charity auctions, and more. Reach out to Houndhaven today to find your new best friend! See Details

Leon County Humane Society

Tallahassee, FL

Leon County Humane Society Leon County Humane Society in Tallahassee, FL, is an animal rescue shelter. They focus on pet rescue, rehabilitation, foster care and education. They also provide spay and neuter services and have a pet food pantry for pet parents in need. See Details

Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County

Vero Beach, FL

Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is a nonprofit animal shelter in Vero Beach, FL. In addition to being a safe haven for surrendered pets who cannot stay in their current home, this organization is committed to keeping pets and people together if at all possible. The Pawsitive Impact program provides resources and referrals to struggling pet owners which can help them keep their pets at home where they belong. See Details

LoveyLoaves

Orlando, FL

LoveyLoaves LovelyLoaves partners with caregivers of specially-abled dogs to assist in rehabilitation through funding and volunteering. Through community outreach they aid in reuniting lost and found pets with their owners, as well as raise awareness to promote overall happier, healthier lives for the pet population. See Details

Edgewater Animal Shelter

Edgewater, FL

Edgewater Animal Shelter Edgewater Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization whose mission is to find homes for pets and provide low cost veterinary services to the public. See Details

Arni Foundation

Daytona Beach, FL

Arni Foundation The ARNI foundation is a 501(C)3, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of animals at local kill shelters, and the rescue of abuse & cruelty cases. ARNI also provides low-cost shot clinics and low-cost flea & tick medications to the public. See Details

Pit Bull Happenings Rescue

Port Richey, FL

Pit Bull Happenings Rescue Pit Bull Happenings, Inc. is a Florida Pit Bull Rescue promiting education, rescue & awareness. They are "bringing communities together and saving one 'Pit Bull' at a time!" Pit Bull Happenings rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes Pit Bull ambassadors, and is working to help to restore the "Pit Bull" image back to their glory days of being America's family dog of choice! See Details