About Us

Purpose

The Jacksonville Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. Our mission is to find loving homes for all animals and to provide education and counseling to foster responsible pet-people relationships resulting in the humane treatment of all animals.

Funding

The Jacksonville Humane Society is funded by individual donations, wills and bequests, and money received from shelter service. We do not receive any state or federal funding nor are we a United Way agency.

About the Facility

With expansions in 1993, the maximum capacity is approximately 400 animals.

Pet Cemetery and Private Cremations

The pet cemetery has been a part of the Jacksonville Humane Society’s history dating back to the turn of the century. The cemetery is maintained on the Humane Society grounds where over 1,000 beloved pets are buried. With the expansion that began in 1998, plots are still available for purchase.

NOTE: Cremations have been suspended until further notice.

Thrift Store

The JHS Thrift Store relocated in May 2001 to a spacious new building at 8328 Beach Blvd. on the corner of Beach and Foster. The Thrift Store is a very successful fund raising project with operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule a pick-up, call (904) 725-8766, ext. 100