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Passion 4 Pets: Neley the kitten is searching for a Furever home
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Neley the kitten is searching for a Furever homeNeley arrived as a stray and has quickly captured hearts with her energetic and loving nature. She can be adopted at The Jacksonville Humane Society.
Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat
Read full article: Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heatWith record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.
Jacksonville Humane Society partners with Petco for MEGA Pet Adoption Event aiming for 2,000 adoptions
Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society partners with Petco for MEGA Pet Adoption Event aiming for 2,000 adoptionsThe Jacksonville Humane Society is proudly joining forces with Petco’s nonprofit arm and other animal welfare groups across Florida to find homes for 2,000 dogs and cats in shelters.
Passion 4 Pets adoptathon sparks surge in adoptions, donations for Florida and Georgia shelters
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets adoptathon sparks surge in adoptions, donations for Florida and Georgia sheltersThe community came together in a powerful display of compassion and commitment during the Passion 4 Pets Adoptathon, held all day on May 21, 2025.
44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society
Read full article: 44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane SocietyA total of 44 cats and dogs were adopted during Winn-Dixie’s Memorial Day Weekend adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
Summer safety to help your pets beat the heat
Read full article: Summer safety to help your pets beat the heatIt’s almost summer, and while the warmer temperatures mean fun for us, they can be dangerous for our pets. In 2024 alone, PETA received reports that 111 animals died from heat-related causes, and another 388 were rescued from overheating just in time.
Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on K9s For Warriors, 2 lovable dogs looking for homes
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on K9s For Warriors, 2 lovable dogs looking for homesK9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD. What makes their mission even more inspiring is that the majority of their service dogs come from rescue shelters, offering these animals not just a second chance, but a purpose.
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Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the project
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the projectAs the driving force behind the Passion 4 Pets project, Doc Tony has teamed up with News4JAX to help find loving homes for Jacksonville’s shelter animals.
Passion 4 Pets: Jacksonville Humane Society highlights need for kitten foster families
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Jacksonville Humane Society highlights need for kitten foster familiesWith 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.
Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine Rescue
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine RescueDuring our Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event on Wednesday, Founder and CEO of SGER, Heather Gavitt, shared the heartwarming—and sometimes heartbreaking—stories of a few of their current residents.
Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services“She’s incredibly smart,” Smith shared, demonstrating Pumpernickel’s ability to sit, lie down, and even offer her paw—all in exchange for a few treats and some praise. “Just a few sessions and she caught on fast.”
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Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference today
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference todayOn Wednesday, May 21, on Channel 4, Passion 4 Pets is teaming up with local shelters to roll out the red carpet for rescue animals across the region with a heartwarming adoption event.
Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 days
Read full article: Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 daysJHS 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.
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Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local shelters
Read full article: Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local sheltersOn Wednesday, May 21, on Channel 4, Passion 4 Pets is teaming up with local shelters to roll out the red carpet for rescue animals across the region with a heartwarming adoption event.
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Pawsing for Pets: Meet Delta the kitten & how you can help JHS during kitten season
Read full article: Pawsing for Pets: Meet Delta the kitten & how you can help JHS during kitten seasonBlaze 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!
Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to know
Read full article: Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to knowIf your dog loves to feel the sand in their paws, Duval County offers several pet-friendly beaches, but each has rules about when our fur friends can visit their shores.
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Kevin Pawstner the beagle is sniffing for his own personal Yellowstone!
Read full article: Kevin Pawstner the beagle is sniffing for his own personal Yellowstone!Say howdy to Kevin Pawstner, a 2 year-old Beagle with an adorable charm and he is ready to ride off with you to his own personal Yellowstone ranch.
Hot car warning & other safety tips for traveling with children, pets during spring, summer vacation
Read full article: Hot car warning & other safety tips for traveling with children, pets during spring, summer vacationNational Kids and Pets Day on Saturday serves as a reminder of the dangers they face in cars, especially as families prepare to drive for spring or summer vacations.
House passes bill to propose dog registry, liability insurance for owners following attack on Putnam mail carrier
Read full article: House passes bill to propose dog registry, liability insurance for owners following attack on Putnam mail carrierThe House passed a new bill aimed at creating a dog registry and requiring owners of those dogs to have $100,000 in liability insurance on Wednesday.
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Bark and Brew: The Jumbo Shrimp’s first dog day of the season is this Sunday, April 27
Read full article: Bark and Brew: The Jumbo Shrimp’s first dog day of the season is this Sunday, April 27The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are sliding into the new season with a winning record, a revamped ballpark, and a full slate of fan-friendly events — including their much-loved Dog Day this Sunday, presented by Forever Vets.
No kitten around: Hundreds of kittens arrive at Jacksonville Humane Society over last 30 days. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: No kitten around: Hundreds of kittens arrive at Jacksonville Humane Society over last 30 days. Here’s how you can helpSo 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.
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Passion 4 Pets: Understanding the differences between service, support, and companion animals
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Understanding the differences between service, support, and companion animalsDoc Tony and Daniel Clavel from K9's For Warriors discuss the distinctions between service, support, and companion animals.