Down to Zero is made up of various organizations and individuals who share in the passion for helping Jacksonville’s homeless pets.
Animal Care and Protective Services
2020 Forest St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: (904) 255-7387 (PETS)
Email: jaxpets@coj.net
Animal Care and Protective Services enforces city ordinances and state laws relating to domestic animals for the protection of both the human and animal populations of Jacksonville. Their goal is to promote responsible pet ownership, offer healthy, friendly and loving pets to the community and to reunite lost pets with their owners.
Friends Of Jacksonville Animals
Email: info@friendsofjacksonvilleanimals.com
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The Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc. was founded in 2008 by a small group of volunteers who recognized that the animals who arrived at the city’s shelter frequently needed far more than the care and services that the city of Jacksonville’s budget allowed. As the shelter is legally required to accept all animals, be they strays, surrendered by their owners, or confiscated for cruelty or neglect, resources are often stretched far too thin.
To address this heart-breaking problem, Friends is committed to being a “voice for the shelter animals.” They want to make sure the animals receive every opportunity available during their time at the shelter. If they need care, Friends will help care for them. If they are scared, Friends will hold them. If they need love, Friends will show them love. And when they are ready to be adopted, Friends will work to help them find a safe haven.
Friends believe every adoptable animal deserves to live and that innocent animals should not be put to sleep simply because a society says there is no room for them. Their focus is to end unnecessary euthanasia of helpless animals and to educate the public about responsible pet ownership. All funds donated to Friends go to aid local homeless animals.
Amy Ploss-Samson
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Varick Rosete
Adoption Locations and Hours
The Animal Care and Protective Services Center
2020 Forest St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Phone: (904) 255-7387 (PETS)
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Saturday)
Closed Sundays and holidays
- Kennel Viewing Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Intake Hours: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Adoption paperwork must be submitted by 4 p.m. for processing.
The Mandarin Adoption Center
(Adoptions only. No Animal Turn-Ins)
10501-2 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32257
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Phone: (904) 886-4375
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. daily
Closed Mondays and holidays
- Kennel Viewing Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Intake Hours: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Adoption paperwork must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. for processing.
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