These Jacksonville-based canines are up for adoption and in need of a good home
Photos: Petfinder (Photos: Petfinder)
Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some lovable pups up for adoption? There are dozens of darling dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Jacksonville.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Kai, boxer and Labrador retriever mix
Kai is a charming male boxer and Labrador retriever mix in the care of Florida Service Dogs, Inc.
Kai gets along well with children, dogs or cats. He's already house-trained, neutered and vaccinated.
Here's what Kai's friends at Florida Service Dogs, Inc. think of him:
He's very playful, loves runs, water and rolling in grass. Read more about how to adopt Kai on Petfinder .
Misty Pa, mixed breed
Misty Pa is a female mixed breed staying at the Jacksonville Humane Society .
She's vaccinated and spayed.
Read more about Misty Pa on Petfinder .
Bruce, mixed breed
Bruce is a sweet male mixed breed being cared for at the Jacksonville Humane Society .
Bruce is neutered, and he has had all his shots.
Apply to adopt Bruce today at Petfinder .
Missy, mixed breed
Missy is a female mixed breed staying at the Jacksonville Humane Society .
Missy is already spayed and vaccinated.
From Missy's current caretaker:
Missy is the name, snuggles is the game! She is just as sweet as she looks. Apply to adopt Missy today at Petfinder .
Lamb, mixed breed
Lamb is a male mixed breed staying at the Jacksonville Humane Society .
His vaccinations are up to date, and he's neutered.
Read more about how to adopt Lamb on Petfinder .
Spaghetti, mixed breed
Spaghetti is an adorable female mixed breed currently residing at the Jacksonville Humane Society .
She's been vaccinated and spayed.
Apply to adopt Spaghetti today at Petfinder .
This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
2020 Hoodline
Big: Culture & Arts Festival brings Grammy-nominated rappers, art, culture to Gainesville ▶ 0:31
Big: Culture & Arts Festival brings Grammy-nominated rappers, art, culture to Gainesville
Pearl Street Square to bring apartments, restaurants, beer gardens & jobs to Downtown Jacksonville ▶ 1:22
Pearl Street Square to bring apartments, restaurants, beer gardens & jobs to Downtown Jacksonville
Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficiently ▶ 1:23
Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficiently
Burden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer project ▶ 0:56
Burden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer project
Friends and family gather to remember 19-year-old who died in motorcycle crash on Buckman Bridge ▶ 0:47
Friends and family gather to remember 19-year-old who died in motorcycle crash on Buckman Bridge
Accused shooter in death of 2-year-old boy denied bond ▶ 0:55
Accused shooter in death of 2-year-old boy denied bond
Jacksonville mentor known as ‘That Lemonade Lady’ fighting for life after electrical shock ▶ 0:52
Jacksonville mentor known as ‘That Lemonade Lady’ fighting for life after electrical shock
Gardening in a new light. Some recommended updates for healthier seedlings. ▶ 2:42
Gardening in a new light. Some recommended updates for healthier seedlings.
Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station Mayport ▶ 0:38
Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station Mayport
Powerful winds, worsening drought threaten Jacksonville area ▶ 0:55
Powerful winds, worsening drought threaten Jacksonville area
Your next beach day find could change someone’s life. 🌊☀️ ▶ 1:07
Your next beach day find could change someone’s life. 🌊☀️
JSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old ▶ 0:46
JSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old
Nights of Lights dates permanently changed in 3 to 2 vote ▶ 0:33
Nights of Lights dates permanently changed in 3 to 2 vote
Former JEA chief of staff tells City Council committee employees are ‘scared for their job’ ▶ 1:18
Former JEA chief of staff tells City Council committee employees are ‘scared for their job’
JSO searching for 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complex ▶ 0:47
JSO searching for 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complex
Help spread the word about AI scams targeting service members ▶ 0:41
Help spread the word about AI scams targeting service members
Family identifies 2-year-old boy killed during dispute at Westside apartment complex ▶ 0:39
Family identifies 2-year-old boy killed during dispute at Westside apartment complex
Mechanical issue causes JTA bus to catch fire on Arlington Expressway ▶ 0:41
Mechanical issue causes JTA bus to catch fire on Arlington Expressway
Another dry day in Northeast Florida. Here's a Monday weather update. ▶ 1:25
Another dry day in Northeast Florida. Here's a Monday weather update.
Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead, police searching for 2nd driver ▶ 1:12
Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead, police searching for 2nd driver
Loved ones mourn 'happy baby' after 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic dispute ▶ 0:58
Loved ones mourn 'happy baby' after 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic dispute
Cuban immigrants in Jacksonville call for action as island faces widescale blackout ▶ 0:54
Cuban immigrants in Jacksonville call for action as island faces widescale blackout
The Block Jax owner working on solutions to parking chaos that spilled into neighboring lots ▶ 1:37
The Block Jax owner working on solutions to parking chaos that spilled into neighboring lots
AI Can not spell Ortega. It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day. Enjoy ▶ 2:06
AI Can not spell Ortega. It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day. Enjoy
Blind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille books ▶ 1:10
Blind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille books
Previous photo Next photo