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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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Lost Pets https://lost.petcolove.org/ Let us find your pet
Online Services /departments/neighborhoods/animal-care-protective-services/resources Get your dog's tag and much more...
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News

Storm Safety for Your Pets September 2, 2019

Pets are p art of the family, so make sure you keep them safe during a natural disaster,


City's Animal Shelter Receives Funding From PetSmart Charities To Help People And Pets Stay Together June 20, 2019

Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) wants to keep pets with their owners using a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America.


Jacksonville Hosts "Kitty Hall" Adoption Event June 19, 2019

The ACPS Kitty Hall adoption event was a great success today. 7 kittens found forever homes, including 2 going home with our own WJXT4 Nikki Kimbleton - If you missed the event today, the ACPS is open most nights until 7:00 PM.


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Events

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The LEGENDARY adoption event April 22, 2023

Are you ready for the FREE Legendary dog adoption event? 


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The REALLY BIG Adoption Event April 12, 2023

We are hosting REALLY BIG Adoption Event today through April 21st. What makes this event REALLY BIG? We are glad you asked!


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Eggs-travaganza Dog Adoption Event April 8, 2023

Are you looking for some bunny to love? 


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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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