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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

JFRD Helps Homeless Pets With #JaxRescuersforRescues April 26, 2019

Jacksonville's firefighters are helping Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) find loving forever families for homeless pets. Visit JFRD's Twitter page to learn about the #JaxRescuersforRescues campaign, and the adorable animals available for adoption: twitter.com/JFRDJAX.


Animal Care And Protective Services Receives $400,000 Grant, Surprise Party February 25, 2019

The team, volunteers and pets at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) received BIG expressions of love with the award of a $400,000 grant presented by the Petco Foundation A national nonprofit working to inspire and lead change for animals, Petco representatives made a surprise visit to the City’s animal shelter to host a Valentine’s Day celebration, complete with a catered lunch, gifts for ACPS pets, staff and volunteers and an oversized check for $400,000. The grant award is part the more than $14 million investment the Petco Foundation is making in animal welfare organizations across the nation.


Find The Perfect Match At ACPS February 5, 2019

Animal Care and Protective Services has “Plenty of Pets” to help residents find their perfect match, like Sweetness.


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Big Dogs Big Hearts Adoption Event March 25, 2023

Big dogs have a whole lotta love to give!


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Spring Fling Big Dog Adoption Event March 15, 2023

Spring is here and our shelter is full of amazing dogs ready to go home with you. 


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PetSmart National Adoption Event Weekend March 11, 2023

We’re celebrating National Adoption Weekend with PetSmart Charities and the Jacksonville Humane Society with TWO free adoption events on March 11th and 12th, 2023!


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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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