Animal Shelter Reopens for Cat Adoptions, Fosters
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Alachua County’s animal shelter, which was recently closed for all animal intakes and adoptions, has partially reopened to allow cat adoptions and fostering opportunities.
The county appreciates the community's patience, understanding, and support as Animal Resources works to restore normal operations.
The public will be notified when the shelter’s full intake and adoption services resume.
For information about fostering, contact Alachua County Animal Resources at 352-264-6870 (press #3 for fostering) or visit the Animal Resources website.
For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-283-2317 or msexton@alachuacounty.gov.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
