Pet Rescue North, Inc. (PRN) was established in 1992 as a non-profit, NO-KILLanimal shelter, registered with the State of Florida. PRN was the dream of a lady named Barbara Moody. She felt all abandoned and stray animals on the Northside of Jacksonville deserved to find a haven where they would be safe until suitable homes could be found. However, Barbara became seriously ill and passed away before her dream could become a reality.
Peggy Haynes, a dedicated, hard working volunteer took over operation of PRN and the associated shelter. Although PRN is not yet the big beautiful facility Barbara had envisioned, we are fulfilling some of her dreams. PRN has been operating now for over twenty-two (22) years thanks to one of our original sponsors Dr. Philip Hightman, DVM. Dr. Hightman provided the property (via a no interest mortgage) for our kennels and reasonably priced medical care to get our shelter moving forward.