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.

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!

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.

A dog found in a Arlington family's trash can is now in the care of the Jacksonville Humane Society.

Meet Royce, a lovable 6-year-old pup with a heart as big as his love for treats, snuggling, and meeting new friends. Royce is the definition of a “people dog,” bringing joy and companionship wherever he goes.

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).

The Humane Society is asking families to serve as “Storm Troopers” and host a dog or cat for a sleepover during the storm.

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.

Irwin is a 3-year-old boy who has been described as happy-go-lucky, clever, and affectionate. And he needs to find his fur-ever home!

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.

Cats and kittens of all ages need foster homes for a variety of reasons.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community to help name its new kittens throughout the month of June.

Attendees are invited to partake in the festivities of the 3rd annual Woofstock dog-friendly music festival at Kanine Social on April 13th.

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.

Adoptions will be free for pets at the event.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is offering free adoptions Oct. 16-31 as part of Subaru Loves Pets Month.

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.

Jacksonville Humane Society will hold $20 adoptions for a week this summer.

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.

If you’re planning on adopting a pet soon, you’re in luck. From May 1 until May 15, the Jacksonville Humane Society is offering $25 adoptions to help empty its shelter.

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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!

The world-famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making some pit stops here in Jacksonville this weekend!

Tuesday, Jan. 24, is National “Change a Pet’s Life Day” and the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is seeking support from the community.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is offering free pet adoptions from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1.

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.

A Jacksonville man unknowingly broke the law by abandoning his dogs at a Middleburg animal shelter.

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.

The Jacksonville Humane Society transferred in 75 cats from shelters that were affected by Hurricane Ian.

The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services are teaming up to offer a free adoption event this fall.

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BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to take homeless pets from kennels to couches by sponsoring reduced adoption fees from Oct. 1 – 8.

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.

The team at the Jacksonville Humane Society wants you to meet "Pawzilla"!

The results are in – The Jacksonville Humane Society announced the winner of its annual Cutest Pet Contest. It’s Raja!

The Jacksonville Humane Society is offering up free pets for senior citizens.

The economy is not only having an affect on us, it's affecting dogs and cats too.

Today on the show we had another adorable pup looking for their fur-ever home! Jacksonville Humane Society has many amazing dogs that are looking for their fur-ever home.

“Bring home happiness” when you add a new bestie to your family for National Adoption Weekend.

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville launched the initiative Thursday with its first event -- walking the more than 125 dogs at the Jacksonville Humane Society.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) needs your help to save the lives of underage kittens.

This event will be hosted in more than 275 shelters in 40 states, including the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).

Pet food is one of the most frequent requests for support at the local humane society.

Meet adoptable dogs at PetSmart Regency this Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you’re looking for a new best friend, you have a chance to get one for FREE!

The Jacksonville Humane Society has been selected to appear on a national television show called “Shelter Me.”

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.

The Mutt Market will feature a large, outdoor market with retail vendors, food trucks, a silent auction, free adoptions and more.

Kitnapping is not the best option for kittens, mother cats and shelters.

Students from Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology will continue to intern at the Jacksonville Humane Society with the hope of one day becoming veterinarians.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is offering free pet adoptions for our large dogs over 30 pounds from Jan. 27 through Jan. 30.

A puppy left for dead gets a new lease on life and may soon get a new forever home and family.

The Jacksonville Humane Society was recently awarded a $900,000 grant from Petco Love, a nonprofit organization out of San Antonio that is committed to animal welfare.

For almost a decade now, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has marked Giving Tuesday.

Hundreds of animals were adopted over the weekend.

Hundreds of eligible dogs and cats will be available at the JHS Adoption, Education & Pet Help Center at 8464 Beach Blvd.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) are participating in PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Weekend in an effort to reduce crowding at both locations.

Two local businesses, VyStar Credit Union and Subaru of Jacksonville have stepped up to provide relief.

When a survivor realizes it’s time to escape an abusive relationship, sometimes they will hesitate because they don’t want to abandon or endanger their beloved pet.

Episcopal churches around the state held special services to honor animals and pets on Sunday.

The Jacksonville Humane Society took in some of the animals that had to be evacuated from a shelter in Gulfport, Mississippi, ahead of Hurricane Ida.

Adoption is the ultimate goal at the Humane Society especially right now. That’s why this weekend they’re sponsoring a free adoption event — but only for certain animals.

If you’ve been looking to make your family a little bit larger, you might be in luck.

Adopters can choose how much to donate toward the adoption of any dog over 30 pounds or adult cat.

Adopting a dog or cat from the Jacksonville Humane Society is a wonderful experience!

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Humane Society has acknowledged the lack of diversity in the field of veterinary medicine and is now doing something about it through a partnership with Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology on the Westside. The three students are enrolled in a diversity, equity and inclusion program that focuses on the field of veterinary medicine. Under the program, the Humane Society partners with Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology to help students interested in a career in veterinary medicine, especially minority students. Humane Society administrators told News4Jax the program’s aim is to create paths for employment -- both in Jacksonville and in the fields of animal welfare and veterinary medicine -- for historically underrepresented populations. (WJXT)Canada, Cornley and Davis will spend 250 hours at the Humane Society working directly with the veterinary team.