Florida Urgent Rescue

Jacksonville Beach, FL

Foster-based rescue (FUR) with all animals housed in foster homes rather than a central shelter.

Hours Foster-based rescue with no walk-in facility or set hours; contact via Facebook Messenger or email.

Areas served Jacksonville Beach and the surrounding area, Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (904) 372-3930 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Florida Urgent Rescue at adoptions@floridaurgentrescue.com first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Duval County at a glance

Population 1,023,153

Housing units 454,740

Est. households with a cat 133,256

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Florida Urgent Rescue have a shelter to visit?

No, it is a foster-based rescue with all animals in foster homes. Reach out via Facebook Messenger or email rather than visiting in person.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Florida Urgent Rescue at adoptions@floridaurgentrescue.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.