Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
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Passion For Paws
500 S Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6223
10 am to 5pm
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Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control
7100 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
3200 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409-2733
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Animal Rescue Force of South Florida
5115 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
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Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
13173 67th St N, West Palm Beach, FL 33412-1957
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Blessed Paws Animal Rescue
6312 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405-4218
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Forgotten Florida Felines
7755 Woodsmuir Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
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NAIA’s Pet Rescue No Animals In Anguish
RPB Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
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Adopt a cat foundation
3110 45th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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Dogs Day Out
1336 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
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Pet's Paradise
2254 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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Western Wildlife Control
100 S Dixie Hwy Ste 207, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5421
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Destiny For Dogs
Mailing Address Only - Not a Shelter A Foster Based Rescue, 326 Macy St, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
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Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.