Be sure to keep up with whatʼs happening with FOJA and Animal Care and Protective Services. Check our calendar regularly for pet friendly events that are fun for the entire family.

Sep
24

Crafting for a Cause - Oyster Ornaments

Get creative for a cause!

Join us at Engine 15 Brewing Co. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30pm to make up to 3 gorgeous custom oyster shell ornaments or magnets — all materials provided!

Early bird tickets just $25 with proceeds benefitting Friends of Jacksonville Animals. Sponsored by Crafting by the Sea. Seats are limited — grab yours now before they’re gone!

#JacksonvilleEvents #JaxFL #JacksonvilleCrafts #SupportLocalJax #FriendsOfJacksonvilleAnimals #CraftForACause #OysterOrnaments #JacksonvilleBreweries #CraftNight #JaxFundraiser #FOJA

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Sep
25

Yappy Hour 2nd & 4th Thursday

Yappy Hours are back!

Sip, socialize, and support homeless pets with Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) in partnership with Jax Tours.

Happening every 2nd & 4th Thursday

5:30–7:30 PM

Rotating fun locations around Jax!

Our kickoff will be September 25th, pack your leash and koozie and get ready for the location to be announced!

Bring your pup, grab a drink, and mingle with fellow animal lovers—all while helping us raise funds for the dogs and cats at Jacksonville’s city shelter. A portion of each yappy hour proceeds will be donated to FOJA!

Because happy hour is better when it’s Yappy Hour!

#foja #jaxtours #yappyhourjax #supportlocalpets #dogfriendlyjax #sipsupportsave

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Sep
27

Paws and Pints Walking Tour Every Other Saturday

NEW TOUR ALERT!

Happy National Dog Day!!
We’re thrilled to announce Paws & Pints—Jacksonville’s first dog-friendly history walking tour + social hour!

We created this tour in collaboration with @fojajax and a portion of every ticket will benefit them directly! They do great things for our furry friends in Jacksonville so make sure to check them out! AND come on this tour!

Historic 5 Points

Every other Saturday at 2PM, starting Sept 27

Drink + lite bites included

Bring your furry friend

Tickets at JaxTours.com

#NationalDogDay #DogFriendlyJacksonville #PawsAndPints #JaxTours

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Oct
4

Paws for a Cause

It’s back and bigger than ever! Join us for our annual Paws for a Cause fundraiser, now featuring our crowd-favorite Rescue Bingo!

What to expect:

  • BINGO! Play Rescue Bingo – fun for all ages, easy to learn, and packed with prizes!

  • SILENT AUCTION! Bid in our silent auction featuring amazing items and local experiences.

  • RAFFLE! Bring cash and try your luck in the 50/50 raffle – the winner takes home half the pot!

  • GREAT BEER! Enjoy craft beer at Bold City Brewing, who will generously donate $1 for every beer sold during the event.

Save the date, bring your friends, and get ready for an afternoon fun, all in support of shelter pets in need.

Let us know you’re coming - visit our Facebook page.

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Oct
9

Yappy Hour 2nd & 4th Thursday

Yappy Hours are back!

Sip, socialize, and support homeless pets with Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) in partnership with Jax Tours.

Happening every 2nd & 4th Thursday

5:30–7:30 PM

Rotating fun locations around Jax!

Our kickoff will be September 25th, pack your leash and koozie and get ready for the location to be announced!

Bring your pup, grab a drink, and mingle with fellow animal lovers—all while helping us raise funds for the dogs and cats at Jacksonville’s city shelter. A portion of each yappy hour proceeds will be donated to FOJA!

Because happy hour is better when it’s Yappy Hour!

#foja #jaxtours #yappyhourjax #supportlocalpets #dogfriendlyjax #sipsupportsave

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Oct
11

Paws and Pints Walking Tour Every Other Saturday

NEW TOUR ALERT!

Happy National Dog Day!!
We’re thrilled to announce Paws & Pints—Jacksonville’s first dog-friendly history walking tour + social hour!

We created this tour in collaboration with @fojajax and a portion of every ticket will benefit them directly! They do great things for our furry friends in Jacksonville so make sure to check them out! AND come on this tour!

Historic 5 Points

Every other Saturday at 2PM, starting Sept 27

Drink + lite bites included

Bring your furry friend

Tickets at JaxTours.com

#NationalDogDay #DogFriendlyJacksonville #PawsAndPints #JaxTours

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Oct
23

Yappy Hour 2nd & 4th Thursday

Yappy Hours are back!

Sip, socialize, and support homeless pets with Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) in partnership with Jax Tours.

Happening every 2nd & 4th Thursday

5:30–7:30 PM

Rotating fun locations around Jax!

Our kickoff will be September 25th, pack your leash and koozie and get ready for the location to be announced!

Bring your pup, grab a drink, and mingle with fellow animal lovers—all while helping us raise funds for the dogs and cats at Jacksonville’s city shelter. A portion of each yappy hour proceeds will be donated to FOJA!

Because happy hour is better when it’s Yappy Hour!

#foja #jaxtours #yappyhourjax #supportlocalpets #dogfriendlyjax #sipsupportsave

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Oct
25

Paws and Pints Walking Tour Every Other Saturday

NEW TOUR ALERT!

Happy National Dog Day!!
We’re thrilled to announce Paws & Pints—Jacksonville’s first dog-friendly history walking tour + social hour!

We created this tour in collaboration with @fojajax and a portion of every ticket will benefit them directly! They do great things for our furry friends in Jacksonville so make sure to check them out! AND come on this tour!

Historic 5 Points

Every other Saturday at 2PM, starting Sept 27

Drink + lite bites included

Bring your furry friend

Tickets at JaxTours.com

#NationalDogDay #DogFriendlyJacksonville #PawsAndPints #JaxTours

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Nov
6

Yappy Hour 2nd & 4th Thursday

Yappy Hours are back!

Sip, socialize, and support homeless pets with Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) in partnership with Jax Tours.

Happening every 2nd & 4th Thursday

5:30–7:30 PM

Rotating fun locations around Jax!

Our kickoff will be September 25th, pack your leash and koozie and get ready for the location to be announced!

Bring your pup, grab a drink, and mingle with fellow animal lovers—all while helping us raise funds for the dogs and cats at Jacksonville’s city shelter. A portion of each yappy hour proceeds will be donated to FOJA!

Because happy hour is better when it’s Yappy Hour!

#foja #jaxtours #yappyhourjax #supportlocalpets #dogfriendlyjax #sipsupportsave

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Nov
8

Paws and Pints Walking Tour Every Other Saturday

NEW TOUR ALERT!

Happy National Dog Day!!
We’re thrilled to announce Paws & Pints—Jacksonville’s first dog-friendly history walking tour + social hour!

We created this tour in collaboration with @fojajax and a portion of every ticket will benefit them directly! They do great things for our furry friends in Jacksonville so make sure to check them out! AND come on this tour!

Historic 5 Points

Every other Saturday at 2PM, starting Sept 27

Drink + lite bites included

Bring your furry friend

Tickets at JaxTours.com

#NationalDogDay #DogFriendlyJacksonville #PawsAndPints #JaxTours

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Nov
20

Yappy Hour 2nd & 4th Thursday

Yappy Hours are back!

Sip, socialize, and support homeless pets with Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) in partnership with Jax Tours.

Happening every 2nd & 4th Thursday

5:30–7:30 PM

Rotating fun locations around Jax!

Our kickoff will be September 25th, pack your leash and koozie and get ready for the location to be announced!

Bring your pup, grab a drink, and mingle with fellow animal lovers—all while helping us raise funds for the dogs and cats at Jacksonville’s city shelter. A portion of each yappy hour proceeds will be donated to FOJA!

Because happy hour is better when it’s Yappy Hour!

#foja #jaxtours #yappyhourjax #supportlocalpets #dogfriendlyjax #sipsupportsave

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Nov
22

Paws and Pints Walking Tour Every Other Saturday

NEW TOUR ALERT!

Happy National Dog Day!!
We’re thrilled to announce Paws & Pints—Jacksonville’s first dog-friendly history walking tour + social hour!

We created this tour in collaboration with @fojajax and a portion of every ticket will benefit them directly! They do great things for our furry friends in Jacksonville so make sure to check them out! AND come on this tour!

Historic 5 Points

Every other Saturday at 2PM, starting Sept 27

Drink + lite bites included

Bring your furry friend

Tickets at JaxTours.com

#NationalDogDay #DogFriendlyJacksonville #PawsAndPints #JaxTours

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Sep
9

Fun-Raiser Rescue Bingo

Join Friends of Jacksonville Animals for a Paws-itively Fun Night!

Mark your calendars for an evening of excitement, laughter, and lifesaving impact at Fun-Raiser Rescue Bingo, hosted by Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA)! Come out on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30pm to Culhane’s Irish Pub (967 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233) and help us make a difference for Jacksonville’s homeless pets.

What to Expect:

$2 bingo cards (or 6 for $10)

Fun prizes every game

A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere

The chance to support a great cause while having a blast

We are in desperate need of Velveeta and peanut butter —two shelter essentials that help us medicate and comfort animals. Please consider bringing donations to the event!

All proceeds benefit FOJA’s mission to save and support animals at Jacksonville’s city shelter, Animal Care and Protective Services. FOJA is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to end unnecessary euthanasia, promote responsible pet ownership, and enrich the lives of thousands of abandoned, abused, and neglected animals each year.

Come play for a purpose—every bingo card helps save a life!

Location: Culhane’s Irish Pub
Date: Tuesday, September 9th
Time: 6:30 PM

Learn more or donate: www.friendsofjaxanimals.com

Let’s rescue some tails—one B-I-N-G-O at a time!

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Sep
6

Paws on the Green Adoption Event

Join us for a tail-wagging morning supporting Animal Care and Protective Services, Friends of Jacksonville Animals, and more as they pop up on site with a few furry friends and info on how you can get involved.

Take your shot in our Closest to the Pin challenge - $10 donation per chance to win a “FURsome” of golf! (10am-12pm)

Sip coffee + treats from Brewed Awakening (9am-1pm)

Don’t miss Argyle's Dogs for Dogs brunch special with 100% of the frankfurter dish proceeds going directly back to the pups. (10am-3pm)

We’ll also be collecting donations (list provided) to help these incredible charities. (9am-1pm)

Come out for wags, fun, and community impact at The Yards!

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Jul
19

Brews, Barks & Bingo!

Brews, Barks & Bingo is BACK!

All event proceeds support Friends of Jacksonville Animals, helping provide lifesaving heartworm treatment and medical care for our shelter pets at Animal Care and Protective Services.

Mark your calendars. Bring your friends. Bring your dog. Help save lives.

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May
15

Fun-raiser Bingo

It’s Fun-Raiser Rescue Bingo time! Join us for fun and laughs and good times.

A portion of event proceeds go to FOJA for lifesaving specialty medical diagnostics, surgeries, treatments, and enrichment care of shelter animals of Animal Care & Protective Services.

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Oct
21

Mutts & Mimosas is Back October 21st 11am-2pm

Mutts & Mimosas is back! This year's Halloween themed event will be held on Saturday October 21, 11:00 am-2:00 pm - hosted by Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd (there is now shaded covering on the patio). There will be games, raffles, auction items, and live music. Below is the Eventbrite reservation link: $35 - brunch buffet and 1 Mimosa or $45 - brunch buffet and bottomless Mimosas. We can't wait to see all the pups dressed up for Halloween!

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May
1
to May 31

Get Your Community Bag at Winn-Dixie Norwood Avenue

  • Animal Care and Protective Services (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Friends of Jacksonville Animals has been selected by as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the entire month of May!

Friends of Jacksonville Animals will receive a $1 donation every time a $2.99 reusable Community Bag is sold during the month of May
 at the store located at: 

Winn-Dixie 5210 Norwood Avenue, Jacksonville FL

ALL MONTH LONG IN MAY!

SHOP AND DONATE!

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Oct
2

Pints For A Purpose Jaguars vs. Eagles Watch Party

Friends of Jacksonville Animals invite you to Strings Sports Brewery to watch the Jaguars take on the Eagles on October 2. We will have an autographed helmet by Head Coach Doug Pederson raffled off. Each raffle ticket is $10 (cash or credit). FOJA is the proud recipient of Strings Pints For A Purpose charitable program in which FOJA will receive 5% of all beers sales for the month of October. Please join us to cheer on the Jaguars next victory while raising funds and awareness for the shelter animals at Animal Care and Protective Service!

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Oct
1
to Oct 31

ACPS Pet Adoptions October 2022

October is going to be busy for Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS)! Have a friend looking to adopt or foster (or in the market yourself)?

October 1st Best Friends Doggy Daycare on San Jose Blvd

October 8th Best Friends Doggy Daycare at 10251 Shops Ln

October 15th PetSupermarket Fruit Cove

October 22nd-23rd (two days) PetSmart Regency

October 30th Riverside Arts Market (RAM) Arf Barket (there will be dogs in costumes!)

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Jun
19

Conquistador Festival for Vets and Pets

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Festival for the Florida National Guard Foundation that supports the members of the Florida National Guard. Bring your own blanket or chair. No outside coolers or food or beverage. Temperatures will be taken.

Event by Conquistador Festival

St Johns County Fairgrounds

Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 11 AM EDT – 7 PM EDT

Tickets

ticketstripe.com/conquistadorfestival

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May
25
to May 30

Pet a Palooza Adoption Event

  • Animal Care and Protective Services (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

May 25, 2021 - May 30, 2021

2020 Forest St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204

Saturday 10am-3pm
Riverside Arts Market 10am-3pm
715 Riverside Avenue, Jax 32204

Sunday 10am-3pm
Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St, Jax 32204

jaxpets@coj.net

Kick off summer by adopting a new furry friend.

 Free adoptions all week long! Visit us at the shelter Tuesday, May 25th through Sunday May 30th.

Join us Saturday at the Riverside Arts Market 10am-3pm
715 Riverside Avenue, Jax 32204

Come see us Sunday at the Home and Patio Show 10am-3pm
Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St, Jax 32204

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May
24

Pupchella: A Festival for Dogs

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Calling all dog lovers- join us at Wicked Barley for Pupchella: A Festival for Dogs. Bring the pup and join us in the Beer Garden on Sunday, May 24th for Sunday Funday with live music, local vendors and more! Wicked Barley will be donating a portion of the Beer Garden sales to Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc., a non profit fundraising group that advocates for Animal Care and Protective Services.

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗦:
BrewHound Dog Park + Bar
Pet Wants Jax Beach
Unleash Jacksonville
Morgan Badz Art

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖:
11am | Wild Oaks Band
3pm | Dustin Bradley Music

FYI: Dogs are only allowed on the Covered Patio and in the Beer Garden ONLY. Patrons must see a greeter for a table on the patio but tables in the Beer Garden are first come, first serve. Dogs are NOT allowed inside the taproom. Please walk dogs around either side of the building and not through the taproom. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Complimentary valet parking available 11am-4pm.

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Apr
11

POSTPONED 14th Annual Comedy for Critters with Mad Cowford Improv

Comedy for Critters has been postponed while we look for another date. Please be safe out there and stay on the lookout for the reschedule.

The shelter animals still need you! Please visit our GivingGrid and consider donating to keep the animals going during this difficult time.

Tickets $20 in Advance and $25 at the door.

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Mar
21

POSTPONED 5th Annual Ales for Tails Pup Crawl

The Pup Crawl has been postponed while we look for another date. Please be safe out there and stay on the lookout for the reschedule.

The shelter animals still need you! Please visit our GivingGrid and consider donating to keep the animals going during this difficult time.

Start the party on Thursday, March 19th at Green Room Brewing (228 3rd Street N. Jax Beach) from 6-10 pm. You'll be able to pick up your t-shirt and goodie bag, check out the raffle items, enjoy some free grub and live music. The party continues on Saturday, March 21st at Graffiti Junktion with check-in and registration at 12:00 noon.

Tickets are $25 online presale until the pre-party (March 19th). Tickets will be $30 online after March 19th and in person on March 21st at the door. To guarantee yourself an awesome t-shirt, purchase your ticket in advance.

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5th Annual Mutts and Mimosas
Feb
29

5th Annual Mutts and Mimosas

Join us for the 5th Annual Mutts & Mimosas Saturday, February 29th from 10 am - 1 pm on the patio of the Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel!

Enjoy a brunch buffet, refreshing mimosas, live music, and a silent auction all while benefiting Friends of Jacksonville Animals!

A portion of ticket proceeds to benefit Friends of Jacksonville Animals. Ticket prices will increase at the door and seating is limited.

Friends of Jacksonville Animals will gladly accept the following donations on behalf of the shelter on the day of the event: canned dog food, canned cat food, spray cheese, Velveeta cheese blocks, Pup-Peroni soft dog treats, Milk Bones dog treats, and large Kongs, medium and large snap dog collars, and puzzle feeders.

Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.

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Feb
22

Doggie-Gras at Bold City Brewery

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Join us for our annual party to celebrate Mardi Gras and to raise money for the animals. Our medical funds are low and what better way to replenish it than with a party!

$1.00 from every beer sold will be donated to FOJA

PLUS, huge silent auction; 50/50 cash raffle and more.

No tickets or RSVP required, just stop by have a beer and join the fun.

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Green Room Chili Cookoff
Jan
26

Green Room Chili Cookoff

Chili Cook Off to benefit Friends Of Jacksonville Animals. Limited can release! Prizes from Green Room, Mad Mike's Jerky and saving pups in Jax by eating chili. If you'd like to register your chili email events@greenroombrewing.com. With raffle prizes and after party at 6!!
$10 suggested donation at the door to taste all the Chili and get one free beer. All proceeds go to help the animals of Duval.

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