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Where to Adopt: Your Guide to Bay County Animal Rescue Organizations

Find your perfect companion at these local shelters and rescue groups

 

Looking to welcome a new furry family member? Bay County is home to several compassionate animal rescue organizations working every day to match dogs and cats with the loving homes they deserve. Whether your heart is set on a playful puppy, a curious kitty, or a calm senior companion, these local rescues have wonderful animals waiting to meet you and make your home complete.

 

Bay County Animal Control

Located at 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City, FL 32404.

Bay County Animal Control is often the first stop for stray and surrendered animals in our area. They offer a variety of dogs, cats, and small animals ready for adoption. The staff can guide you through the application process and help match you with a pet that fits your lifestyle. Give them a call at 850-767-3333 or visit in person to meet their adoptable animals.

Open Mon - Sat

 

Heartland Rescue Ranch 

Main location and Paws Play Repeat Dog Park

1435 Skunk Valley Rd, Panama City, FL 3240

Every Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

$10 donation to play appreciated! This will help with our monthly vet bills!

 

Second location Pet Supermarket, 607 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405 (by Walmart Shopping Center)

Date/Time: Every Saturday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Closed Sunday)

Details: A non-profit rescue with a variety of adoptables available to meet on-site. Visitors are encouraged to see the animals during their regular hours. Rescue pets are available for adoptions at both locations.

Heartland Rescue Ranch Video

 

 

BFF Animal Rescue (Becky's Furry Friends)

Come see all these adorable babies in need of fur-ever homes or fosters!!! We have puppies aged from 7 weeks to 14 weeks, medium and large breeds!!  Every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm we will be at Pet Supplies Plus 664 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405 (Publix Shopping Center)

BFF Animal Rescue Video 1

 

BFF Animal Rescue - Pet Supplies Plus Video

 

 

Don't forget about the kitty cats.

 

Castaway Cats & Dogs

Founded by a group of vet techs at Operation Spay Bay, the Castaway team focuses on companion animals whom are at risk for euthanasia by pulling from shelters, rescuing those who have been abandoned and supporting TNR assistance for community cats. 

The Castaway Rescue team now has cats and dogs available for adoption. 

Operation Spay Bay Castaway Video

 

 

Salty Cats of St. Andrews Rescue

Salty Cats of St. Andrews rescue is dedicated to reducing the suffering and over population of feral and abandoned cats by providing shelter, care, vet and adoption services. Meow Meow.

https://www.saltycatsrescue.org/

1732 Bayview Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405

Tuesday 12-5pm

Wednesday 2pm-7pm

Thursday 12-5pm

Friday 12-5pm

Saturday 12-5pm

 

What to Expect When Adopting

 

Each organization has its own adoption process, but most require an application, meet-and-greet with the animal, and an adoption fee that typically covers vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and microchipping. Some shelters also perform home checks to ensure a good match. The process might take a few days, but the reward of giving a rescue dog or cat a second chance is worth the wait.

 

This weekend, consider visiting one of these local shelters. You might just find your new best friend waiting for you. 🐕 wuff out

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