About Us

Alaqua Animal Refuge, the premier no-kill shelter and sanctuary in the Southeast, is at a crossroads like many other non-profits in our country since our world changed. For Alaqua, it has meant refocusing efforts on how to keep growing and thriving on a day-to-day basis. Alaqua’s services are needed even more than ever right now, as we have become the “go-to” organization to help animals and their families in need.

As a 501c3 non-profit organization, Alaqua operates solely on funds that are raised through private donations and fundraising, which is a continual effort with a focus on special events, memberships, planned giving, and grants. Together, these endeavors provide crucial funding for our entire yearly operation and most of them have come to a complete halt.

Alaqua Animal Refuge believes that every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance. Committed to providing protection, shelter and care to animals in need, this private, 501(c)3 non-profit also offers a full-service adoption center, educational outreach, and community programs that touch a diverse constituency. Since its inception in 2007, Alaqua has been pushing the boundaries of animal welfare services, cruelty prevention, and advocacy for all animals and is a recognized leader on these issues in our region, our state, and around the U.S.—all the while rescuing, rehabilitating and finding new homes for animals of all kinds.