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 more than 7,000 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.

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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.

“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.”