Author: Sydney Teitelbaum

Animal Care and Protective Services is a Jacksonville City-run, pet-based animal care facility and shelter. Their mission is to be the pioneer in fostering a culture of kindness and service that protects the welfare of both people and animals. The Animal Care and Protective Services team is built of professionals and volunteers who care for the shelter’s animals and are responsible for handling over 30,000 service calls each year, ranging from rescuing stray and injured animals to looking into cases of animal abuse and neglect. They offer resources for people looking to adopt a pet, such as information about the specific dog or cat for veterinarians, emergency treatments, emergency kits for the pets, spay and neutering appointments, and resources to license your pet in the City of Jacksonville, among other incredible resources for the future owner to feel comfortable when adopting and caring for their furry friend. They also hold events at their shelter, such as the Dogs Around Duval program, which allows for the dogs to be adopted for a day by a Jacksonville civilian and taken on an adventure outside of the shelter. They have about five hundred animals up for adoption and take in between six and eight thousand animals annually. Animal Care and Protective Services is located in Downtown Jacksonville.