Redd is a 12-year-old Labrador Retriever-terrier mix with a stunning red coat, a heart-melting smile, and plenty of love left to give. The charming senior dog is currently available for adoption at the Nassau Humane Society — and he’s hoping his next home is his last.
Roxanne is a 10-year-old Basenji mix with a touch of spice and a heart full of love. She’s affectionate with people, polite on a leash, and gets along well with other dogs, though she’s not afraid to let them know her boundaries.
Roxanne is a 10-year-old Basenji mix with a touch of spice and a heart full of love. She’s affectionate with people, polite on a leash, and gets along well with other dogs, though she’s not afraid to let them know her boundaries.
Bradford arrived from a kill shelter in early November. At two years old, he is neutered, fully vaccinated, and ready to join a loving family. Known as a “cuddle bug” by everyone at the shelter, Bradford enjoys going on walks, playing with his furry friends, and curling up for snuggles, which is his absolute favorite activity.
Adopting pre-teen or adolescent puppies offers a wonderful opportunity to give a loving home to dogs who are past the early puppy stage but still full of youthful energy and potential. These dogs often come with some basic training, making the transition easier for new owners, and they deserve the same chance at a happy, fulfilling life as younger puppies. By adopting them, you provide a forever home to a dog at a critical stage of development, ensuring they grow into well-adjusted, loyal companions.
June is a lovely girl who has been with her current caregivers for over a year, after her previous owner became homeless. She is a wonderful family dog, known for getting along well with other dogs. Despite her sweet nature, she is still looking for her forever home.
Boog was rescued from a kill shelter in February 2023 and has been with her current family for over a year. Nearly 10 years old, Boog is a mixed terrier breed who often gets overlooked because of her age and breed.Despite this, Boog is incredibly sweet and well-mannered. She is eager to find a home where she can shower her new owner with love. Boog gets along well with other dogs during walks but would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She has plenty of energy yet is easy to walk, making her suitable for owners of all ages. Boog is a favorite among the volunteers.
To help reduce the population of homeless pets, the Nassau Humane Society (NHS) offered free spay-neuter services over the summer.
Boog was rescued from a kill shelter in February 2023 and has been with her current family for over a year. Nearly 10 years old, Boog is a mixed terrier breed who often gets overlooked because of her age and breed.Despite this, Boog is incredibly sweet and well-mannered. She is eager to find a home where she can shower her new owner with love. Boog gets along well with other dogs during walks but would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She has plenty of energy yet is easy to walk, making her suitable for owners of all ages. Boog is a favorite among the volunteers.
This sweet little girl is about 3 months old, and she needs a home. Her name is Juno. She was rescued by us from a kill-shelter in central Florida with her mom and three siblings. Thankfully their mom has just been adopted but the puppies are here ready and waiting for their new home!
The humane society is now urgently seeking donations and community support to continue providing loving homes for these deserving animals.
Sweet Penelope joined the shelter approximately a year ago as a puppy, discovered alongside her brother under a bridge.After being adopted, she faced adversity when she was surrendered back to the shelter on May 1. The reason? She had ingested an 18″ sock or stocking, causing a significant blockage in her stomach. Remarkably, she endured two weeks without eating before her owner sought veterinary assistance.Unfortunately, the financial burden of the necessary veterinary treatment led to her return to the shelter.Fortunately, she underwent emergency surgery and is currently recuperating. Once she regains her strength and fully heals, she will be ready for adoption.
Emmitt is a sweet senior dog, and he’s having an anniversary, though it’s not the kind that deserves a celebration. He has been with Nassau Humane more than 600 days. And yet, after all this time, he’s still smiling, still happy, still affectionate -- still hoping he’ll find his forever home.
Douglas is a special dog who will need a special foster or forever home as he recuperates from hip-replacement surgery. It's scheduled for Feb. 8. Douglas is about a year old and medium-sized, with a chocolate-colored coat. He walks well on his leash and rides well in the car. He'll need a calm environment and a special dog person or family who can give him plenty of TLC and help him with his rehab, which will include short walks. You'll be doing a wonderful thing for a most deserving dog, and we think you just might fall in love!
Nassau Humane Society is dedicated to the humane treatment of all animals; to alleviate their suffering and neglect, to support the human-animal bond, and to foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures.
NHS sent an update on Friday saying all 10 of the 7-month-old male beagles had been pre-adopted -- within the first hour of them becoming available on Friday -- which just happened to be National Dog Day!
The rescue of thousands of beagles from a breeding facility in Virginia that sold dogs to various laboratories across the US to be experimented on has captured the hearts of dog lovers across the country.
Fernandina Beach’s Main St. Non Profit launches their first annual wild. Humans and their fur babies are invited to daytrip to the area to show love to businesses located along 8th street. They will have the opportunity to shop, eat and drink all to support Main St. and Nassau Humane Society. Rance rolled up to Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach to get the scoop.
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It is now time for Paw-sing 4 Pets, sponsored by Forever Vets Animal Hospital. Today we have Wilson from Nassau Humane Society who is a sweet boy looking for his fur-ever home. If you are interested in adopting Wilson or another animal, check out the requirements below from Nassau Humane Society:
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The Nassau Humane Society on Monday said it’s temporarily closing its cattery to prevent the spread of panleukopenia, a contagious feline disease.
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FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The Nassau Humane Society has welcomed more than a dozen rescue dogs from Puerto Rico. Chissell said the Nassau Humane and other rescue groups took in 125 dogs from Puerto Rico. “So we were happy to take in another 13.”In October, Nassau Humane welcomed 15 dogs from Puerto Rico, and all have since been adopted. Now, Chissell is hoping for the same for these 13 dogs -- including Charlie, who was specifically chosen because of his medical issues. @NassauHumane has welcomed 13 rescue dogs from Puerto Rico.
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Today on our Forever Vets Animal Hospital Paw-sing 4 Pets segment is Ducky from Nassau Humane Society! Ducky is the perfect balance: he is very curious and loves to play, but also enjoys relaxing. You can find out more about Ducky and other great pets up for adoption at nassauhumane.org!
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Today on the show we had Vida from Nassau Humane Society! She is a sweet pup who loves snuggles, car rides, and belly rubs. Nassau Humane has many amazing dogs that are looking for their fur-ever home. You can find more about your perfect family member at nassauhumane.org.
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The Nassau Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. “The shelters become full very quickly.”Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. He along with 20 other pups were of 300 dogs rescued from a crumbling Puerto Rico shelter that has more than 800 dogs.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Nassau Humane Society in Fernandina Beach took in 20 small dogs Friday from Animal Care and Protective Services in Jacksonville. The dogs were surrendered to ACPS on Friday, and the shelter contacted Nassau County for help. All of the animals will need vaccinations and some will need spay-neuter surgeries, which NHS will pay for. Dogs requiring spay-neuter will be posted for pre-adoption pending their surgeries. 20 dogs surrendered to the Nassau County Humane Society.
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - Dogs rescued from the Bahamas are up for adoption at the Nassau Humane Society. They are just two of the nineteen dogs up for adoption at the humane society. These dogs were originally among 97 who were rescued by Chella Phillips during Hurricane DorianRELATED: Nassau Humane rescues some of 97 dogs saved in Bahamas homeShe had nearly 100 dogs in her home as the wind and rain battered the Bahamas for days. Nassau Humane Society is accepting donations for both people and animals in the Bahamas and the dogs rescued from the islands. Anyone wishing to make a donation can visit the Nassau Humane Society website.
The Nassau Humane Society has rescued 27 of the dogs that Chella Phillips kept in her home as the wind and rain battered the Bahamas for days. As part of that effort to help the Bahamas, Nassau Humane reached out to Phillips' rescue and other rescues that were assisting her and offered to take in some of the dogs. PHOTOS: Nassau Humane Society rescues some of 97 dogs saved in Bahamas home |WATCH: Nassau Human Society operations director talks about 'Nassau helping Nassau' on 'The Morning Show'Nassau Humane Society's shelter was nearly empty after community support to help clear the shelter before Hurricane Dorian. Nassau Humane Society is accepting donations for both people and animals in the Bahamas and the dogs rescued from the islands. Anyone wishing to make a donation can visit the Nassau Humane Society website.
One Northeast Florida organization launched an effort, "Nassau helping Nassau," to help both people and animals across the Bahamas. This is an effort that needs to go hand in hand or hand in paw," said Christina Sutherin, operations director at Nassau Humane Society. While Nassau Humane Society said it is definitely focused on the animals on the islands, they're also focused on the Bahamians. Nassau Humane Society is accepting donations. Anyone wishing to make a donation can visit the Nassau Humane Society website.
News4Jax reporter Lena Pringle shows us the Nassau Humane Society is one of themCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
The Nassau Humane Society is coming to the rescue of some pets in the Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - A rabid otter in Nassau County has prompted a rabies alert from the health department. The only treatment for human exposure to rabies is rabies specific immune globulin and rabies immunization. From January to June, there have been two animals reported in Duval County with rabies and this marks the second animal in Nassau County. Nassau Humane Society is the animal control agency for the City of Fernandina Beach, and Nassau County Animal Services is the agency for all other parts of the county. For further information on rabies, go to http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/rabies/index.html or contact Nassau County Health Department at 904-875-6100.
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - After a more than 7,000-mile journey across the globe, 15 dogs are almost ready to find their "furever" homes. The Nassau Humane Society helped rescue the dogs, which were saved from meat farms in South Korea and would have been sold for slaughter. A video from Humane Society International shows the rescue of more than 200 dogs in February. RELATED: Nassau Humane Society saves 15 dogs from Korean Meat FarmsThe Nassau Humane Society drove some of the dogs to safety. In the meantime, the Nassau Humane Society is encouraging people interested in adopting to come out and meet them.
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - The Nassau Humane Society saved 15 dogs from Korean Meat Farms with a new partnership with Humane Society International. The Operations Director at the society drove the dogs to safety on Friday. The dogs were brought back to the Nassau Humane Society. "We have included some footage of the dogs' initial rescue in Korea and we will keep you updated on the dogs' journey to Fernandina Beach," the society said. If you would like to help us fund this rescue mission, you can do so at www.nassauhumane.org, or directly at the shelter 639 Airport Rd., Fernandina Beach, Fl.
