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Animal Care and Protective Services

Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS)

provides animal control to the citizens in Jacksonville by fair enforcement and community education.

 

For information you can reach us via email at JaxPets@COJ.net or call (904) 630-CITY (2489) for assistance.

ACPS also enhances the quality of life in our neighborhoods by offering quality pets for adoption at a reasonable cost. ACPS is dedicated to providing a high level of service to the citizens of Jacksonville and to saving lives of all adoptable animals in our community.

Pet Resource Center Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday - Friday By Appointment Only*
Saturday - Sunday Closed
*Call (904) 630-CITY (2489)
*Email: petsafetynet@coj.net 

Adoption Hours


Monday - Friday: 12P.M. - 7 P.M.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Physical Address

2020 Forest Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Phone: (904) 630-CITY (2489)

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News

Pet Resource Center (Public Intake) June 8, 2022 June 6, 2022


Pet Resource Center (Public Intake) May 18, 2022 May 16, 2022

Pet Resource Center will be closed on Wednesday May 18, 2022.


Pet Resource Center (Public Intake) March 9, 2022 March 4, 2022

The Pet Resource Center will close at 10:30 am on Wednesday March 9th for staff training. 


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Events

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National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption Event October 7, 2023

Come meet our playgroup rockstars! On October 7th, ACPS is joining forces with Dogs Playing for Life, Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers for a National Playgroup Rockstars event to showcase social adoptable dogs in a fun and playful environment. 30 plus shelters across the nation are joining in on the fun. 


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Fall in Love Adoption Event September 23, 2023

Northside-we are coming to you for a FREE adoption event. 


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Adopt a pet as unique as you September 15, 2023

Adopt a pet for FREE during the Best Friends National Adoption Weekend. 


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Helping the Community One Dog, One Cat and One Person at a Time

Cat gazing at something4,375ADOPTIONS IN 2019
Dog excited to go for a walk675PETS REUNITED WITH THEIR OWNERS
Veterinarian performing surgery18,980Volunteer Hours Logged

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