Gulf Coast Humane Society

Fort Myers, FL

A nonprofit humane society in Fort Myers serving Lee County and southwest Florida, placing homeless cats and dogs in adoptive homes.

Adoption fee From $20

Hours Sat-Mon 12pm-5pm, Tue-Fri 12pm-6pm

Areas served Fort Myers, Lee County and southwest Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $20

Kittens $110; adult cats $60; senior cats $20 (waived for adopters 65+)

Requirements

All pets receive a veterinary health check and are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption.

How it works

Browse online or visit during business hours, meet the animal, complete an adoption application, and have a conversation with staff about fit.

Location

Find Gulf Coast Humane Society

The area

Lee County at a glance

Population 817,666

Housing units 441,194

Est. households with a cat 105,225

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

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens $110; adult cats $60; senior cats $20 (waived for adopters 65+).

What are your hours?

Sat-Mon 12pm-5pm, Tue-Fri 12pm-6pm.

How does the adoption process work?

Browse online or visit during business hours, meet the animal, complete an adoption application, and have a conversation with staff about fit.

Get involved

Support Gulf Coast Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Gulf Coast Humane Society at (239) 332-0364 or info@gulfcoasthumanesociety.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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