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 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.

Humane Society Naples

Naples, FL

Humane Society Naples Humane Society Naples is a no-kill shelter which means exactly what it sounds like — animals brought into Humane Society Naples are not euthanized. They’re strictly a local shelter, lovingly run by local staff and funded through their own efforts. The main campus also features a fully equipped veterinary clinic to help keep all animals — shelter and those already in homes — healthy and up-to-date with vaccinations. See Details

Maxx & Me Pet Rescue

Tampa, FL

Maxx & Me Pet Rescue Maxx & Me Pet Rescue is a Non-Profit organization founded in 2014 by Lea Haverstock in memory of her beloved rescue Golden Retriever, Maxx. They are dedicated to the well-being and deserving care of animals – large and small, young and old, healthy and in need. They are a 100% volunteer, foster-based, canine and feline rescue and adoption organization serving the greater Tampa Bay area. See Details

Royal Pet Rescue

Sarasota, FL

Royal Pet Rescue Royal Pet Rescue has been rescuing, fostering, caring for and finding homes for pets in and around Sarasota and Manatee Counties, FL since 2000. All of their pets are rescued from high kill Shelters often with only days or hours to live, from the public that have been abandoned or owners unable to keep their pets. They are staffed by volunteers who care for and foster these animals in their homes while waiting to be adopted. 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

Safe Animal Shelter

Middleburg, FL

Safe Animal Shelter Safe Animal Shelter is a nonprofit organization working to reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized in Clay County, Duval County, Northeast Florida and the surrounding areas. All services they provide the community are funded by individual and business donations, grants from charitable foundations, pet adoption fees, and fund-raising activities held throughout each year. 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

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

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

West Palm Beach, FL

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches aims to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals in West Palm Beach, FL. Their services also include spaying & neutering and additional medical care for companion animals. The rescue's vision is to create a community where 100% of the adoptable animals find loving homes and no animals are euthanized because of pet overpopulation. 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

Sandy Paws Canine Rescue

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sandy Paws Canine Rescue Sandy Paws Canine Rescue is a non-profit canine rescue in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Their mission is to save dogs from being euthanized at high-kill shelters and to stop them from being surrendered by their owners. Check their website to see current adoptable dogs. 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

Humane Society of Pinellas

Clearwater, FL

Humane Society of Pinellas The Humane Society of Pinellas is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been caring for animals and our community since 1949. Not just an adoption agency, the Humane Society of Pinellas provides life-saving care and services to help keep pets and people together.

HSP not only pet adoptions, but also the following services:

- Affordable Veterinary Care at our Pet Clinic and on our Mobile Medical Unit - Affordable Dog and Cat Behavior Consultation Services, offering in-home and on-site training - Pet Food Pantry - Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release surgeries - Humane Education, including summer camps for kids and monthly clubs - Volunteer opportunities See Details