Pizzelle, a 16-week-old tricolor hound pup, is getting ready for her forever home.

Passion 4 Pets with Doc Tony and Blue

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.

Winston, a lovable and patient pup, is eagerly waiting for his forever humans to come along and create lasting memories with him. Despite his charming personality and adorable demeanor, Winston has yet to find his happily ever after.

Women are becoming the fastest-growing demographic of the veteran population and are struggling to find the resources they need to deal with the invisible wounds of PTSD.

Veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jay Erne took some X-rays and discovered my dog, Chloe, was a candidate for surgery to correct an issue with her knee.

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/

Khaleesi, our very own mother of dragons, is a 2-year-old Bully mix who has never met a stranger. She is very cuddly and ready for a furever home.

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.

We want to know what questions you have about your pet. Share them with us, and we’ll see if we can get you some answers from the experts!

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!

Passion 4 Pets with Doc Tony and Blue

Pluto is a fun hound/ACD mix. He is silly, playful, and eager to please. Watching him chase his tail is hilarious and entertaining. If you want a cuddler, look no more. He’s loved every dog he met on walks and at the dog park. He has basic cues mastered as well as crate trained. If you’re looking for a sweet and loyal companion who will follow you around and just want to be close, Pluto might be the perfect addition to your family. Come meet this adorable guy today—Pluto Mercury is ready to find his forever home!

Animal shelters warn one in three dogs and cats will be lost at some point in their lives.

State Sen. Tom Wright filed Senate Bill 572 after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death last month in Volusia County, which Wright represents.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering a weekend packed with opportunities to spread the love to homeless pets.

Dogtopia of Jacksonville-Southbank has been serving the community for 6 going on 7 years!

Jesse is an adorable cuddle bug of a puppy, always eager to snuggle up and share her affection.

Bobby and Vicki -- named for characters in “The Waterboy” -- started their journey with SAHS in a cardboard box in the rain, and six months later, they are ready for their fur-ever homes.

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.

“Currently, 91% of individuals with IDD are unemployed. That’s unacceptable, and we can do better,” Reichert said. The PAWS program was created to address this disparity, providing both skills training and professional certifications.

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!

Meet David Barkham, an adorable Foxhound mix with a heart full of loyalty!

Taylor is an adorable, petite little couch potato! She's great on a leash and enjoys her walks, but she is always looking to take a nap and snuggle. She's good with dogs and kids. She takes a minute to warm up but once she does, she is the sweetest thing! Taylor was found here in Jacksonville hiding with her babies in a storm drain. We took them in to make sure they were safe and taken care of. All the puppies have been adopted and now it's her turn to find her forever home!