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Alachua County Commissioners held a meeting to discuss overcrowding June 28, nearly six weeks since the shelter’s former director, Ed Williams, resigned after five years in the role.
Alachua County is no longer accepting animals for its shelter due to what officials are calling "crisis-level overcrowding" and low staffing numbers. The county's Animal Resources and Care center ...
Jane, a 3-year-old shelter dog from Puppy Hill Farm, shows off her coat while waiting for potential adopters at the rescue’s weekly PetSmart appearance on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
Alachua County’s animal shelter hasn’t had a capacity upgrade in decades. Soon, that will change when it moves to the University of Florida.
Alachua County opened multiple shelters for those who needed to evacuate because of Tropical Storm Nicole. ... Animal Resources and Care will have supplemental supplies on hand for those in need.
Alachua County is negotiating with UF to build a new animal shelter on a 12.6-acre section of campus. The $3 million ground lease would allow Alachua County to occupy a section of the swine unit ...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Many shelters in the area are at full capacity, with that being said there is a need for a new shelter in Alachua County. It has been a long time coming, but County ...
While hashing out details of a planned animal shelter during Tuesday’s meeting, most Alachua County commissioners supported a deal with the University of Florida, but one notably did not.
The Alachua County Commission will return in 60 days to get an update on the Alachua County Animal Resources and Care Center.
Alachua County’s plans remain pending for a new animal resources facility and eastside housing development after a regular meeting on Tuesday. Alachua County officials called both projects priorities ...
Alachua County Animal Resources said it made a post about Ares, which led the friend to recognize him. The shelter described Ares as a dog who will “melt into your lap” after he’s done being ...
Alachua County Animal Resources said it made a post about Ares, which led the friend to recognize him. The shelter described Ares as a dog who will “melt into your lap” after he’s done being ...