Gilchrist County Animal Services
Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link.
Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!
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The animals in this shelter are euthanized after 5 working days if they aren't adopted or rescued. If you are interested in one of these pets please call ASAP! |
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| Gilchrist County Animal Services 204 East Wade Street Trenton, FL 32693 Phone: (352) 463-4084 |
The following is our Wish List:
- Cat Litter Pans
- Cat Cubbys
- Cat carriers
- Cat Litter
- Cat toys ( that can be disinfected or laundered)
- Small Stainless Steel Bowls
- Nylon Muzzles (small and large)
- Sterilized Bones
- Nylabones (large bones)
- New Tennis Balls
- Medium-Large Stainless Steel Bowls
- Nylon Snap Collars (all sizes)
- Leashes (any size)
- Dog Treats
- Blankets and Comforters
- Dog Beds
We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us so our dogs are off the cold, hard concrete, click here. - Feed Barrels
- Wormers for Dogs and Cats
- Flea Spray for Dogs and Cats
- Bleach
- Paper Towels
- Dishwashing Liquid
- Sponges (with scouring pad on one side)
- Exam Gloves
- Markers
- Copy Paper (white and colors)
- File Folders
- Photo Quality Color Printer
- Industrial Mops
- Industrial Brooms
- Dustpans
- Heavy Duty Trash Bags
- Rain Gear
- Tarps
- Zip Ties, Bungees
- Heaters
Gift certificates to:
- Wal-Mart
- Petco
- PetsMart
- Home Depot
- Ad space in local publications/billboards/TV/radio/online
Here are some other ideas how to help:
Maybe you have a used crate you want to sell for $10 at a yard sale. Do you REALLY need the $10? If not, why not donate the crate? Maybe you have some food your dog didn't like. Don't toss it! We can use it! Save your pennies for a month - roll them up, get some bills, and donate them. You'll barely feel it but it will help dogs in need.
Donate coupons for food and supplies. Bring us bags of open food from stores. Please make arrangements to have these items brought to the shelter. In some situations, pick up can be arranged. Please contact Lindsay Smith at lindsayrist@mindspring.com if you have ideas for a fundraiser.
Do anything you can to help these animal death rows adopt out more animals. You can take pictures of the animals and post them on a website. Contact breed rescues and alert them of dogs at the shelter. Offer to help pull and transport the dog to them. This helps IMMENSELY! You can go walk the dogs, and spend time with them to keep them from going stir crazy. Bring some treats and teach some basic commands. Decent manners go a long way in getting a dog adopted. Even a couple of hours a week can go a long way. If everyone would do a little bit, think of what could be accomplished!
Who We Are
Gilchrist County Animal Services is an Animal Shelter that takes in unwanted or stray pets. This is a kill facility at the present time. The policy for this facility is to hold all animals for five working days, after which, the animal may be adopted or destroyed humanely.
We encourage all animal owners to identify your pets with the owners name and telephone number, rabies tag and/or micro chip. We at Animal Services scan for chipped animals with Avid Scanners, so if found, we can reunite pet and owner.
Adopting a friend
Please contact the shelter immediately if you are interested in adopting one of our pets listed.
Dogs Female $80.00 Male $80.00
Cats Female $80.00 Male $80.00
This fee includes, spay or neuter surgery and a Rabies, Bordetella, and Parvo vaccine, heart worm test, deworming, and flea meds. For cats it includes a spay or neuter, all needed vaccines, Feli AIDS/Luke, deworming, and flea meds.
Rescue Organizations Welcomed
We welcome rescue organizations to assist us with the placement of healthy, adoptable pets. Gilchrist County Animal Services recognizes the benefit of networking with other animal protection agencies and individuals participating in breed-specific rehoming of companion animals.Come Visit Us!
Our Shelter is located in Bell, FL. If you are coming from Gainesville/I-75, go West on SR 26/Newberry Road to Trenton. At the light in Trenton, turn Right onto Highway 129. Go approximately 10 miles until you reach the town of Bell. Turn right on the Dump Road (10th Street) right past Bell High School. Go 1 mile. The Shelter is located on the Right, before the dump.
Our office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. We are open to the public and in the office Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please call in advance as the animal control officer's may be out on a call. We can accommodate other times, but an appointment must be made ahead of time.
Gilchrist County Animal Services
Bell, FL 32619
Phone: (352) 463-4084
Email:lindsayriist@mindspring.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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