Alaqua Animal Refuge, an independent, non-profit 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 down a winding gravel road on a picturesque, 10-acre farm in Freeport, Fla., once homeless, lost and abused animals run and play in sun-soaked pastures, swim in cool, clean ponds, relax on breezy screened porches and graze in lush, green fields. These animals - and many like them, usually more than 300 at any given time - have found safety and care at Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc., a unique full-service, no-kill shelter. Moving forward, Alaqua Animal Refuge is positioned to build a private animal sanctuary and expand its services to include additional educational and community services through significant and innovative outreach programs. As we grow and develop our facility and operations, we will adhere to our guiding purpose: To give neglected, lost and abandoned animals a chance at life.