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Animal Agencies & Rescue Organizations

Ocala, Marion County, Florida and Surrounding Areas

Marion County Animal Services

(352) 671-8700 • 5701 SE 66th St., Ocala, FL 34480

animalservices.marionfl.org

We are the county’s animal care facility. Animals housed and cared for at this

facility are strays and unwanted pets.

WISH LIST:

Cages and Carriers • Blankets, towels and shoe boxes • Canned or Dry Pet Foods • Pet Care Products • Foster Homes • Volunteers • Adoptive Families.

Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We’re located adjacent from the Baseline Landfill on the west side of S.E. 58th Ave. (Hwy. 35), approximately two miles south of Maricamp Rd. (Hwy.464) in Ocala, FL. We have many many puppies, dogs, kittens and cats that need special love and good homes.

Humane Society of Marion County

(352) 873-7387 • 701 NW 14th Road

Ocala, FL 34475

www.theHSMC.org

The Humane Society’s purpose is to prevent cruelty, suffering and overpopulation to animals in Marion County, to afford relief to such animals when sick or injured, to assist in the placing of pets in new homes and to increase kindness to and consideration of animals through humane education and community outreach.

The Humane Society services also include affordable spay/neuter services, educational presentations, cruelty & thrift store.

WISH LIST:

Foster parents • Purina Dog/Puppy and Cat/Kitten Food - dry and canned • Volunteers, Pine pellet litter-partial medicine/prescriptions

The Shelter is located at 701 N.W. 14th Rd. in Ocala and is open Monday through Saturday from10 am to 6 pm, closed Sundays & major holidays.

VOCAL - Voices of Change Animal League

(352) 289-0800 • 6393 SW 52ND ST, OCALA, FL 34474

www.vocalforpets.org

At VOCAL, our mission is to solve the homeless pet problem through prevention, community outreach, adoption and collaboration.The goal of this organization is to educate the public on reasons to spay and neuter their pets, as well as to offer these services at a financially reasonable feasible price. Volunteer your time, foster an animal and adopt a homeless animal. Visit their website at: vocalforpets.org for details on their goals and learn how you can help.

Sheltering Hands

(352) 840-0663

www.shelteringhands.org

Sheltering Hands' mission is improving the lives of cats through humane care, spay/neuter, adoptions, education and support services. Their programs include Trap/Neuter/Return, Senior for Senior, adoption and low cost spay/neuter.

WISH LIST:

Laundry detergent • Paper Towels • Liquid Hand Soap • Tall Kitchen Trash Bags • Cat Food (preferably IAMS), Kitten Food, Clay Cat Litter, Fresh Step or Tidy Cat scoopable cat litter,

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Coco's House is located at 10397 N. Highway 27 in Ocala.

Florida Pet Loss Support Hotline

(352) 392-1575

Supported and funded by the University of Florida Veterinary School. Losing a special pet can be one of the most difficult times in your life. The people who staff the Hotline understand this. If you are anticipating the loss of a pet or wish to talk with someone about the death of a beloved, the Pet Loss Hotline supports you in making decisions and experiencing your feelings.

Horse Protection Association of Florida

Phone: (352) 466-4366 • www.hpaf.org

A non-profit organization dedicated to the humane treatment and proper care of horses. HPAF’s goal is to protect horses through consistent standards of horse care. Education is the way to accomplish this goal. Rescue: horses are provided rehabilitation in a caring environment. Foster Home Program: to place each horse in a permanent home suited to the needs of the individual horse.

EARS, INC.

www.earsinc.net

EARS Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. EARS exists to provide dignified living for endangered big cats and other animals...EARS stands for The Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary. EARS is a not for profit organization that exists specifically to provide permanent homes for unwanted and/or abused endangered animals.We also rescue animals that are in need of help. From tigers, lions and cougars to bears and monkeys... we have them all (over 200 in fact!). P.O. Box 306 Citra, Fl. 32113.

Williston Animal Group

(352) 528-9888 • willistonanimalgroup.com

Williston Animal Group is a rescue group based in Williston, Florida who provides rescue, rehoming and education to Williston and the surrounding communities in Levy, Marion, Alachua and Citrus counties.