The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community for help saving the lives of underage kittens after taking in 1,096 so far this year.
Nubby is currently available through the Jacksonville Humane Society, which is also hosting a special Easter Holiday Adoption Event to help more pets find loving homes this spring.
The Jacksonville Humane Society has warned the community about two scams targeting pet owners with missing pets and individuals seeking to adopt pets.
Feral cats are contributing to large numbers of animals being taken in by the Jacksonville Humane Society in 2025.
When it came to finding out who offers the best pet services in the city, our Insiders opted for a local nonprofit shelter: the Jacksonville Humane Society.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is flooded with kittens this fall and is asking the community to foster more than 80 kittens in need of homes.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a foster volunteer with the Jacksonville Humane Society, now is the perfect time. More than 80 kittens are waiting for loving homes.
The City of Jacksonville will unveil on Tuesday a new app that aims to connect people to pets up for adoption at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS).
Nominations for this year’s JAXBest are now open, and we’re looking for the best place for pet services.
With kitten season still in full swing, the Jacksonville Humane Society is calling on the community to open their hearts and homes to more than 115 kittens currently waiting for foster care.
In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society will be offering free adoptions for all seniors 62 and up on Thursday. And adoption fees for senior pets will be waived for all adopters.
The Petco Love Florida Mega Pet Adoption event is being held at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Jacksonville Humane Society proudly joins forces with with national nonprofit Petco and animal welfare groups across Florida.
A total of 44 cats and dogs were adopted during Winn-Dixie’s Memorial Day Weekend adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
With kitten season in full swing, the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is putting out an urgent call for foster families to care for a growing influx of young felines.
JHS is calling on the community to save the lives of baby kittens after 443 kittens were brought into the shelter in the last 30 days.
Blaze is a 5-year-old pup who is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. Blaze enjoys exploring outdoors, making new friends, and showing off his high-five skills!
So far in 2025, the Jacksonville Humane Society has taken in 317 kittens, and 216 of those came in the last 30 days. JHS has served an additional 65 kittens through its Kitten Krusader program.
The Jacksonville Humane Society hosted the Mutt March on the University of North Florida’s campus to raise money for animals on Saturday.
After a five-year break, the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is back with its beloved Mutt March, Northeast Florida’s largest pet-friendly walk and festival.
And if you don’t have a fur-baby (or wouldn’t mind adding to your pack), next week is the perfect time to adopt and start enjoying the hope, companionship and unconditional love pets can bring.
These dedicated women are the heart and soul behind Argie’s Cat Rescue, a mission to rescue and find homes for feral cats.
Pawsitive Reading – a program in which children visit the shelter to read to the pets – is designed to provide enrichment for kids, dogs, and cats. Believe it or not, just listening to a person reading out loud has been proven to lower stress levels in animals! Pawsitive Reading is also a great way for kids to work on their literacy skills in safe, fun environment. To learn more, visit https://jaxhumane.org/get-involved/education/pawsitive-reading/
With kitten season upon us, these organizations are eager to share the purr-fect advice on how to lend a paw if you stumble upon a litter of kittens.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering a weekend packed with opportunities to spread the love to homeless pets.
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is celebrating the new year with its “New Year, New Pet” adoption special, offering free adoptions from December 30, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
Snow White is a sweet and spirited 12-year-old dog who adores everyone she meets! With her gentle demeanor and love for people, Snow White is the perfect companion for anyone looking to add some holiday cheer to their home.
The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care & Protective Services are continuing their annual Silent Night foster program to give shelter pets temporary homes for the holidays.
Are you considering adding a furry friend to your family this holiday season? The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) will offer a Black Friday special from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1.
The Jacksonville Humane Society needs help finding new homes for young kittens after an unusual late-season influx in November.
Several Northeast Florida organizations wrapped up a pet adoption event on Sunday. Dozens of pets found new homes in Jacksonville Beach for the Whiskers and Waves event.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with three local shelters for a free pet adoption event and festival at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach this weekend.
Hurricane Milton has begun impacting Florida’s west coast and airports throughout the state are adjusting their plans accordingly.
If you are looking for a way to make a "pawsitive" impact during the storm - there is still time to serve as a temporary storm foster with the Jacksonville Humane Society!
If you are looking for a way to make a pawsitive impact during the storm, there’s still time to serve as a temporary foster with the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
A dog who was brought into the Jacksonville Humane Society severely malnourished a couple of weeks ago, has been recovering successfully and now lives in a loving temporary home, the shelter said Monday
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community for donations to help with the medical treatment of one of their dogs who was brought into the shelter severely malnourished.
It’s been unusually hot in Jacksonville, and pets are feeling it, too! The Jacksonville Humane Society is sharing tips on keeping pets safe and cool this summer.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with PetSmart Charities to support the 30th Anniversary National Adoption Week from July 15-21.
The Jacksonville Humane Society will host its annual Mega Pet Adoption event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds next weekend.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community to help name its new kittens throughout the month of June.
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is inviting the community, especially pet owners and lovers, to its fourth annual Mutt Market on March 23.
Tom Petty is a silly and adventurous 1-year-old boy. Tom Petty loves making new friends and is happiest when exploring outside. Tom Petty has been on a few Dog Day Out adventures, and his adventure pals describe him as enthusiastic, patient, and “ultra sweet”!
If you’re looking for a date this upcoming Valentine’s Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society has a paw-some opportunity for you.
The Jacksonville Humane Society received a $45,000 donation Thursday from The Players to help fund its educational outreach program, which works with various organizations to promote literacy among young at-risk children.
Hundreds of available dogs and cats will be available at the JHS Adoption, Education and Pet Help Center located at 8464 Beach Blvd. and at ACPS located at 2020 Forest St.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is offering a free adoption event for cats and kittens from Saturday to Sunday. The adoption fees for cats and kittens have been generously sponsored in loving memory of Missy.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to offer free pet adoptions this upcoming weekend.
Jacksonville's cutest pet for 2023 was announced Tuesday by the Jacksonville Humane Society after a contest that raised a total of $51,725 for the shelter.
The virtual contest raises money to support JHS pets while naming one lucky dog or cat the Cutest Pet in Jacksonville.
The public can help in many ways, the first being to act as temporary foster parents by bringing kittens into their homes and raising them until they are 8 weeks of age.
Three animal advocacy groups in Jacksonville are asking the community for help as the annual "kitten season" approaches. They're sharing information about what you should do, and what to avoid, to best help out.
Want to work with dogs and cats all day? If that sounds like your dream job, the Jacksonville Humane Society wants you to mark your calendar for March 8.
Today on Pawsing for Pets we have “Pinta” from Jax Humane. Pinta is a super friendly pup who loves making new human friends. She is 5 years old and medium sized. She enjoys treats and gentle pets from people, especially kids - Pinta is a staple at our JHS Camps! She loves going on walks and spending time in the sunshine. Pinta is the perfect pet to spotlight during Love Every Pet Week (now through February 21st), during which we are taking time to highlight pets who need a little extra TLC but will make the perfect companion. Pinta has some allergies that JHS has been working on, and she graduated from Dogs Playing for Life, which means she has lots of special skills!
Today on Pawsing for Pets we have “Blue” from Jax Humane. She’s a 4 year old mixed breed who has lived with other dogs and children. She’s housetrained and very sweet. If you are looking for a furry friend to add to your family, consider baby Blue! The Jacksonville Humane Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need while engaging the hearts, hands and minds of our community to bring about an end to the killing of abandoned and orphaned shelter animals.
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to save the lives of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, are teaming up for another adoption campaign to encourage people to adopt a new best friend.
Free adoptions will be available for military families on Veterans Day this Friday, and then will be open to all families at two PetSmart locations Saturday and Sunday.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with two area businesses, VyStar Credit Union and Subaru of Jacksonville, to offer free pet adoptions on Friday and Saturday.
Today on the show we had Nacho Cheese from Jacksonville Humane Society! Nacho Cheese is a sweet pup who loves snuggles and is looking for her forever home! Jax Humane has many amazing dogs that are looking for their fur-ever home.
Starting Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18, JHS will be waiving the adoption fee on all of our available pets.
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville launched the initiative Thursday with its first event -- walking the more than 125 dogs at the Jacksonville Humane Society.
If you’re looking for a new best friend, you have a chance to get one for FREE!
If your kids are looking for a way to share their love, the Jacksonville Humane Society and nonprofit Petco Love have an idea for you this Saturday.
Homeless pets in shelters everywhere are at risk due to overcrowding, according to the Bissell Pet Foundation.
