Jacksonville Humane Society receives a much needed one million dollar grant
Many puppies, dogs, cats and kittens call the Jacksonville Humane Society home until they find a permanent, loving family to provide for them. In a community that is working toward “no-kill” and...
View ArticleStop sales of puppy mill pets, Jacksonville Beach council to meet August 17th
Cute and cuddly puppies are peering out from a window as you pass by on the street. They beg for your attention, with big brown eyes, floppy ears, and fluffy fur. Who wouldn’t want to walk in, scoop...
View ArticlePetco Foundation Helps Pet Adopters Grant Holiday Wishes with $750,000 in...
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Petco Foundation, in partnership with Halo, Purely for Pets, announced the winners of its third annual "Holiday Wishes" campaign which helps...
View ArticleJHS Takes First Steps Toward New Shelter with Demolition of Thrift Store...
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) « Return to article listing Media Contact Lindsay Layendecker Jacksonville Humane Society 904-493-4560 (office) 904-613-5331 (cell) LLayendecker@jaxhumane.org For...
View ArticleJacksonville Humane Society breaks ground on new shelter facility
After a fire destroyed the Jacksonville Humane Societies buildings in 2007, the animal shelter on Beach Blvd finally broke ground on a new state of the art facility. On Thursday (12/10/15) around 3 pm...
View ArticleDog aggression expert to run the Jacksonville city animal shelter
Change is constant, and when it’s a real change, it is welcomed with open arms. Jacksonville, Florida’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) have recently hired a new division chief to run the...
View Article40 Cats found in Jacksonville home meets bad time for city shelter
A full animal shelter is no match for a cruelty case investigation that leads to a large number of animals being taken in for veterinary care and possibly looking for a new home. The summer, with...
View ArticleDog (AND CAT) Days of Summer (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Join The Jacksonville Humane Society, Animal Care and Protective Services and Petsmart Charities for THE DOG AND CAT DAYS OF SUMMER Adoption Event. Bring home your...
View ArticleBow Wow Meow Luau (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) This event is sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society! #SaveThemAll Frequently Asked Questions: Please click here to view the event on Facebook and directly...
View ArticleClear the Shelters Jax (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Join The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services in a one day goal of clearing the shelters! This national event can be followed online...
View ArticleWoofStock (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Do you have puppies, kittens, or small dogs? If there are puppies, kittens, or small dogs, they will be adopted quickly, so we advise you to come early. How can I...
View ArticleThe Petco Foundation's Susanne Kogut Receives Pet Age "Women of Influence"...
(Source: PETCO Animal Supplies Inc) The Petco Foundation's Susanne Kogut Receives Pet Age 'Women of Influence' Award SAN ANTONIO, May 12, 2016/PRNewswire / -- The Petco Foundation today announced that...
View ArticleYou’ve Cat to be Kitten Me (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Kittens. You can't go on Facebook these days without kittens somehow finding their way onto your screen. Whether it's a funny video or snarky meme, those sneaky...
View ArticleThree Cheers for Volunteers! (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) The Jacksonville Humane Society is an amazing place, thanks to a group of amazing people called volunteers! Did you know that JHS has 200 active volunteers who...
View ArticleFall in Love with a New Pet (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) It's time to fall in love with a new pet this weekend! Join us this Saturday and Sunday for FREE pet adoptions! It's going to be two groovy days of peace, love and...
View ArticleVote 4 Pets (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Frequently Asked Questions: Please click here to view the event on Facebook and directly contact our staff! Do you have puppies, kittens, or small dogs? If there...
View ArticlePets & Vets (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Frequently Asked Questions: Please click here to view the event on Facebook and directly contact our staff! Do you have puppies, kittens, or small dogs? If there...
View ArticleWho Needs Breeds? (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Look at this dog. What do you see? Do you see a crooked smile? Big, brown puppy dog eyes? A belly waiting to be rubbed? Or maybe … your new best friend? Aleah is...
View ArticleThe Petco Foundation Honors Animal Welfare's Best In Show
SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Petco Foundation gathered approximately 500 guests at this year's "Celebration of Love" awards gala, which recognized seven organizations and individuals...
View ArticleAnimal-loving 4th-graders win grants for Valley Humane Society
If you sometimes despair for the future of this country, here are two stories that will make you more optimistic. Meet Grace Dykstra and Dexter Harkness, two fourth graders from Vintage Hills...
View ArticleKitten Season is Just a Meow Away (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) With kitten season nipping at our paws, JHS is in preparation mode and we need your help! We're assembling kitten packs that are designed to fulfill every need of...
View ArticleJacksonville Humane Society’s New “Build With Love” Campaign Seeks to Raise...
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) For Immediate Release Jacksonville Humane Society's New 'Build With Love' Campaign Seeks to Raise $50,000 by Valentine's Day for New Shelter Jacksonville, FL...
View ArticleWith Love THANK YOU! (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Thank you to each and every donor who gave to our Build With Love campaign. Your generosity raised more than $194,000 in just...
View ArticleSunday Lead Letter: Humane Society needs new facilities to reflect broad...
Not long ago, animal shelters were little more than places where stray and abandoned animals waited to be reclaimed by their owner and if not, were killed after a short holding period. Thankfully, that...
View ArticleDonations Matched Through April 15th! (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Your support also helps us find loving homes and families for each adoptable pet-like Banjo and Bingo. The two brown tabby cats...
View ArticleJaguars Give & Go (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Give and Go 100 is your chance to get the best deal on Jaguars tickets in town while supporting your favorite charity! For every ticket you purchase to any of the...
View ArticleNaples Humane Society is No. 1 in Florida
There's that moment when families escort their new, adopted dog or cat from the humane society to their car. "(The owner) is so happy, the dog is so happy," volunteer Bill Galas says. That moment, he...
View ArticlePetco Foundation Invests in the Central PA Humane Society’s Service & Therapy...
(Source: Blair County Chamber of Commerce) Petco Foundation Invests in the Central PA Humane Society's Service & Therapy Animals Grant of $25,000that will extend efforts to animals in Blair County...
View ArticleJoin us at the movies! (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Join us at the movies! Jacksonville, FL (Wednesday, July 6, 2016) The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is bringing a special, one-night-only screening of the...
View ArticleThe Champions – (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) The Champions - Jacksonville, FL (Wednesday, July 6, 2016) The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is bringing a special, one-night-only screening of the documentary...
View ArticleJaguars Player Adopts Dog After 359 Days in the Shelter (Jacksonville Humane...
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) NFL Jacksonville Jaguar Player, Sheldon Day, and Girlfriend Save Dog When she first arrived at the Jacksonville Humane Society on a sunny afternoon, Samira wasn't...
View ArticlePetco Foundation donates $1 million for new Jacksonville Humane Society shelter
A $1 million donation from the Petco Foundation pushed the Jacksonville Humane Society almost halfway to its $15 million goal to build a new animal shelter. The society’s Campaign for a Compassionate...
View ArticleFREE ADOPTIONS THIS WEEKEND
Free Animal Adoptions at Jacksonville Humane Society & Animal Care & Protective Services All Weekend Long Jacksonville, Florida (July 7, 2017) The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal...
View ArticleLost & Found Pets in Jacksonville (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Did your pet go missing in Jacksonville, FL? Did you find a pet in Jacksonville, FL? We're here for you! Lost and Found isn't just for keys and sunglasses - it can...
View ArticlePetco Invests in Helping Abused and Neglected Pets
OHS has received a $200,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to enhance an emergency animal shelter used to help pets rescued from abuse and neglect. 'This grant is an important step forward for...
View ArticleBe A Storm Trooper (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Jacksonville Humane Society Seeking Families for Storm Sleepovers With Tropical Depression Nine heading for Jacksonville, JHS has a unique, fun and short-term way...
View ArticleSend Your JHS Holiday Card (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) It's the most wonderful time of the year - send a card with more than a message. For any gift $25 or more, we will send our one-of-a-kind JHS holiday card to your...
View ArticleHurricane Irma
As many of you saw on social media yesterday, Clay County Animal Care & Control flooded after Hurricane Irma. Their dedicated staff worked tirelessly to save every animal - some of them even...
View Article8 Amazing Reasons (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) JACKSONVILLE CITIZENS MAKE OUR CITY MORE COMPASSIONATE! It's been an amazingly generous holiday season. We had so many kind donations that touched our hearts. Here...
View ArticleWatch as children in isolation play with kittens from their hospital beds
Scott Harris is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary passion for technology and helping others. He is the mastermind behind iPet Companion. When asked to describe in one word what the project means to...
View ArticleFind Summer Love-Free Adoptions!
Find your summer love! In collaboration with PetSmart Charities; The Jacksonville Humane Society, PetSmart Regency, and PetSmart Town Center will be hosting FREE adoptions, June 24th-June 25th, from 10...
View ArticleJacksonville Humane Society Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for...
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) For Immediate Release Jacksonville Humane Society Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Year in a Row Jacksonville, FL (February 2, 2017) The...
View ArticleIt's Officially Kitten Season, but Nearly 60% of Respondents Surveyed by...
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kitten Season sounds like a dream come true for many. However, that's not the case for shelters across the country flooded with homeless kittens and cats this...
View ArticleOpen During Construction (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) YES! JHS is open during construction. Currently, our campus is under a major facelift with construction for our...
View ArticleFirst-Ever Community-wide Mega Adoption Event Offers Free Pet Adoptions at...
(Source: City of Austin, TX) Austin Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Animal Center are waiving fees on all adoptable pets, February 10 - 12, as part of the Petco Foundation 'Discover...
View ArticlePaw & Order – Kitten P.I. Program wins $5,000 From Petco and Jackson Galaxy
They're cute. They're cuddly. They're everywhere. They're KITTENS! Those familiar with animal welfare know the phrase 'Kitten Season' all too well. It's the time of year when kittens are born to...
View ArticleAdopt a Cat Month (Jacksonville Humane Society)
(Source: Jacksonville Humane Society) Right now is a great time to adopt a cat or kitten from JHS! We are having a super savings deal for our feline friends. Throughout...
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