At the Jacksonville Humane Society, we know that pets are family and belong with the people who love them. When 10-year-old Riddick came to our shelter, we knew that someone must be missing this sensitive, gentle boy. Thankfully, Riddick’s microchip was registered with contact information, and we quickly reached out to his former owners. We learned that Riddick’s family lives in North Carolina and they had been separated for several years. While they were ecstatic to hear that Riddick was safe and being cared for and they wanted to bring him home, they did not have the ability to travel to re ..read more

Love golf? Love supporting pets in need? Thanks to THE PLAYERS Championship, there are two un-fore-gettable opportunities to give back to the animals at JHS while taking in the excitement of this year’s TPC event! Chip in for Charity Want to attend THE PLAYERS Championship and support animals in need at the same time? The Chip in for Charity ticket program allows folks to support local nonprofit organizations when they buy their PLAYERS Championship tickets. JHS will receive $40 for every ticket purchased using promo code 512RRI. Buy your tickets here. Birdies for Charity Through the Birdies f ..read more

Fireworks can be a beautiful and fun way to cap off a day of celebration for humans, but the loud pops and noises that come with them can cause anxiety for your pets. Dogs and cats can experience an increased amount of fear, anxiety, and stress during holidays where fireworks are present – studies have shown that nearly half of all dogs are frightened by fireworks! No one likes to see their pet afraid. Luckily, there are some simple ways to ensure that your pet feels safe and gets through the night with minimal stress. Prepare your pet and home. Making sure your pet feels safe and secure at ho ..read more

Every year, thousands of people flock to animal shelters to adopt a new furry family member, bringing home a pet as a gift for themselves or a loved one. Many of us have heard that it’s wrong to give a pet as a present… but why? Many myths feed into this story, including the assumption and concern that animals who are adopted and given as gifts have a higher likelihood of being returned after the holiday season, or that the love owners have for their gifted pet will fade after the season ends. Let’s bust those myths! According to a recent study from the ASPCA, pets given as gifts are not any m ..read more

Join us for a cool, fall Friday evening of FREE adoptions at Jacksonville’s Seawalk Pavillion! Come “fall” in love with adoptable dogs from four local shelters all while shopping and exploring local vendors along the seaside on November 3, 2023. Whiskers & Waves is presented by Donovan Air, Electric & Plumbing. We are so excited to team up with three local shelters to bring adoptable dogs to this event. Dogs will be available from JHS, Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services, Nassau County Animal Services, and Halifax Humane Society, and all adoptions are FREE! All pets ar ..read more

Have you met Mike? Chances are if you’ve visited our shelter in the last few months, you’ve seen an adorable, smiley boy named Mike. We’d love to tell you a little more about this love bug, and maybe YOU are the family he’s been waiting for. Mike is a 6-year-old dog who is playful, loving, adventurous, and so enthusiastic about life! You can’t help but feel happy when you see his big, beautiful smile. Mike enjoys going on adventures – car rides, long walks, hikes, you name it – and spending time with people. He’s also a super fast learner (genius alert!) and already knows a bunch of cues, lik ..read more

Are you or someone you know active duty or a veteran with a passion for pets? Our Paws & Stripes program is a unique opportunity for members of the military to come out and give a helping hand to our animal friends. Our Paws & Stripes Coordinator Kevin Kane began his journey with JHS as a volunteer. He was hired on as a staff member thanks to grant funding from the Jaguars Foundation and Corporate Traffic Logistics, and being a Veteran himself, he wanted to do more for the Veteran community of Jacksonville. This is how the Paws & Stripes Volunteer Program was created! Since its st ..read more

Do you have the cutest pet in all of Jacksonville? Let’s be real, we all think our pet is the absolute cutest, but you can make it official by entering your pet in our annual Cutest Pet Photo Contest generously sponsored by Subaru of Jacksonville. Entering your handsome pooch or gorgeous feline is easy! Visit jaxhumane.org/photo between August 1 – 27, 2023 to set up your pet’s profile and upload their photo. The cost to enter is a $10 donation to JHS. Encourage everyone you know to donate and vote, vote, vote for your pet! A $1 donation = 1 vote. Voting ends at 8 pm ET on August 31, 2023. In a ..read more

July is Lost Pet Prevention Month! Studies show an estimated 10 million pets go missing each year. Losing a pet is heartbreaking – but there are many ways to protect your pet and tools to help you reunite with your pet if they become lost. Riley was reunited with his owners thanks to an up-to-date microchip!Collar and ID tags It may seem simple, but a collar is essential to keeping your pet safe! Collars and ID tags are an affordable, easy way for someone to identify a pet and contact their owner. A collar is on properly if you can easily slide two or three fingers underneath. Remember to repl ..read more

July 4th can be a fun-filled day for humans, but the loud pops and noises common around this holiday can cause anxiety for your pets. Dogs and cats can experience an increased amount of fear, anxiety, and stress on holidays where fireworks are a part of the celebration – studies have shown that nearly half of all dogs are frightened by fireworks! No one likes to see their pet afraid – luckily, there are some simple ways to ensure that your pet feels safe and gets through the night with minimal stress. Prepare your pet and home. Making sure your pet feels safe and secure at home is the best way ..read more