Cape Coral Animal Shelter
Our Mission
At Cape Coral Animal Shelter & Veterinary Clinic, we are dedicated to strengthening the bond between people and animals through exceptional adoption services, high-quality veterinary care, and community education. We strive to create a future where every animal is safe, valued, and cherished.
Our Story
Since opening our doors in March 2020, we have saved the lives of thousands of unwanted, neglected, and abandoned animals. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill shelter, we provide a safe haven for animals in need, giving them a second chance at a happy, forever home.
How We Help
Our shelter acts as a dedicated space where animals receive the care they need while awaiting their perfect match. We believe in providing a clean, safe environment, bolstered by our full-service, affordable veterinary clinic that serves the broader community. Our work is powered by the unwavering dedication of our team and foster families who provide love and medical support to our residents.
The Adoption Connection
We take the responsibility of finding the right family very seriously, as our goal is to help you find the pet that best fits your lifestyle. Our experienced adoption counselors are here to help you make a lasting, joyful connection with your new furry family member. We focus on a thoughtful process, ensuring that both the adopter and the animal are ready for a lifelong, loving partnership.
Find Your New Best Friend
Every life saved begins with someone who cares, and we invite you to be that someone. We encourage you to view our currently adoptable dogs and cats on our website or visit us in Cape Coral during our operating hours to tour our facility. Whether you are ready to adopt, volunteer, or simply learn more, we look forward to meeting you and helping you bring new hope to a homeless animal today.
- Compassionate and knowledgeable staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
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9/20 - Blessing of the Pets set; CROW mourns ambassador, releases gallinule
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is inviting the community to gather with the animals who hold a special place in their hearts for the 7th Annual Blessing of the Pets.
9/16 - Collaboratory awards grants to Cape animal shelter, others
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter was among 14 organizations recognized by Collaboratory via its “Arts and Animals” grant funding program. The endowed, field-of-interest grants — a total of $90,000 — were awarded on Aug. 31 and Sept. 2 in Fort Myers. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter received $10,000. “Our donors emphasized a strong desire to […]
8/19 - Help Cape Coral's cats and dogs: Animal shelter auction happening now
The animal shelter's biggest fundraiser of the year is happening now. The auction offers vacation get-aways, art, jewerly, wine tastings and more.
6/29 - Editorial | Help keep shelter numbers down
In newsroom jargon, we call stories that repeat annually “evergreens.” Some are welcome. Who doesn’t await rainy season? Others, not so much. “Kitten season” is among the latter. Yes, we have among us those who unabashedly call ourselves “pet parents” and the “kitten season” press releases, with their pleas for fosters, adopters and “weekend warriors” […]
5/20 - Cape Coral police use AI in attempt to identify dead dog found in crate near road
Cape Coral detectives are working to determine how a dog found in a crate on the side of the road died. To aid the investigation, police used ChatGPT to generate an image of what the dog might have looked like alive.
4/23 - FGCU’s pre-professional track prepares SW Florida veterinarians
Florida Gulf Coast University pre-vet program builds future veterinarians with diverse wildlife experience and mentorship
9/23 - 🏈🐾 FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE! 🐾🏈 And that means here at Cape Coral Animal Shelter, we have one thing on our minds… 🏆 PUPPY BOWL! 🏆 Our roster is STACKED this year! 😂 We currently have more than 25 puppies in our care, ranging in ages, sizes, personalities, and levels of puppy mischief. 🐶🏈 While these little rookies won’t be here long enough to make it to the actual Puppy Bowl, they have something even bigger in their future—finding their furever homes! ❤️ Over the coming weeks, these cuties will become available for adoption as they’re ready. Keep an eye on our website to see when they officially hit the adoption field! 🏈 Who will be your #1 draft pick? 🐾 capecoralanimalshelter.com #CapeCoralAnimalShelter #PuppyBowl #FootballSeason #Puppies
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