Welcome to ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE
Alaqua Animal Refuge is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon until 5pm, with the last tour/showing at 4:30pm each day.
Alaqua Animal Refuge – an independent, nonprofit organization located on Florida’s Emerald Coast – advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, prevention of pet overpopulation and adoption services. Located on 10 acres in Freeport, the refuge was formed by Walton County, Fla.-resident Laurie Hood in 2007 when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized due to the lack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area. Since that time, Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for thousands of animals. Currently, up to 100 animals are adopted per month from this unique rescue facility, which serves as a true refuge for more than 250 animals at any given time.
Click on a photo or name to view stories of our "Mama" animals.
Mama Dogs: Mothers just want what’s best for their children, and these lovely ladies are no exception. They’re happy their pups have gone to loving homes, but these proud mothers are still waiting to be adopted. All dogs are current on vaccines and have been spayed. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting these brave beauties should call Alaqua Animal Refuge at 850-880-6399. Adoption fee: $150.
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Belva
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Bindy
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Gucci
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Sweetie
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Mama Cats: Mothers just want what’s best for their children, and these lovely ladies are no exception. While happy their kittens have all gone to loving homes, these proud mothers – all of them spayed and current on vaccines – are still waiting to be adopted. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting should call Alaqua Animal Refuge at 850-880-6399.
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Avery
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Tiara
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Shiva
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Mama Horses: Some of their babies have already been adopted, and some of them are remain with their offspring. But either way, all of these mothers would love to find their forever homes, or at least foster homes. That way, more space and resources can be freed up at Alaqua so staff and volunteers can care for other horses and animals in need. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting Topaz, Esmerelda, Lucy or Midnight should call Alaqua Animal Refuge at 850-880-6399.
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Topaz
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Esmerelda
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Midnight
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Lucy
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South Walton Tour of Homes
l. gall & company, in conjunction with Alaqua Animal Refuge, announces the 2013 South Walton Tour of Homes featuring eight exquisite South Walton homes. The inaugural event will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those whose love of art, interior design, landscaping and architecture will be rewarded with the self-guided tour.
Click here to read Laurie's blog!
Plug in to the latest video news from our no-kill shelter and adoption center. Alaqua TV’s YouTube channel features fantastic clips of adorable, adoptable animals; stories of our advocacy efforts; and tails … we mean tales of rescue successes. Check it out and stay tuned for more great news.
Alaqua Animal Cruelty Conference
“Our thanks to Chris Clauson and Carl Ward with Twelve Palms Video Production and photographers Dawn Anderson, Joy Jill Barker, Susanna Bartoldus, Romana Robbins and Allison Yii for donating their time and incredible talents to create the images and video featured on this website.”