Marion County Animal Center

Ocala, FL

Marion County's animal center in Ocala, handling stray intake, animal control and adoptions across north-central Florida horse country.

Adoption fee From $50

Hours Adoption kennels Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; front office Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Kennels close 30 minutes before the office.

Areas served Marion County and Ocala, Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

$50 or less, with reduced-fee specials run periodically.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Marion County Animal Center at (352) 671-8700 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

Find Marion County Animal Center

The area

Marion County at a glance

Population 400,078

Housing units 188,277

Est. households with a cat 52,927

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?

Cat adoption fees are $50 or less, with reduced-fee promotions posted periodically on Facebook.

What are your hours?

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm (adoption kennels close 30 minutes before the front office).

Get involved

Support Marion County Animal Center

Surrendering a cat

Contact Marion County Animal Center at (352) 671-8700 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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