Jacksonville Humane Society

Jacksonville, FL

The largest pet adoption facility in Jacksonville, a nonprofit shelter placing cats and dogs across northeast Florida alongside community veterinary and behavior services.

Hours Weekdays 12pm-7pm, weekends 10am-5pm, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Areas served Jacksonville, Duval County and northeast Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 904-493-4567 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Walk in and sign in at the front desk any time the shelter is open to meet a specific pet, or use the online waitlist and book a one-on-one appointment with an Adoption Counselor.

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

What are your hours?

Weekdays 12pm-7pm, weekends 10am-5pm, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Where are you located?

Jacksonville Humane Society is at 8464 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville, Florida.

How does the adoption process work?

Walk in and sign in at the front desk any time the shelter is open to meet a specific pet, or use the online waitlist and book a one-on-one appointment with an Adoption Counselor.

Get involved

Support Jacksonville Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Jacksonville Humane Society at 904-493-4567 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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