Black Friday is coming and that means deals and savings. But there’s no greater saving than life-saving! Join us this weekend for FREE* adoptions! Come out to 8464 Beach Blvd. between Friday, November 29, and Sunday, December 1, to find your new furry friend. In addition to the hundreds of dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies available for adoption at JHS, our friends at Animal Care and Protective Services will also be joining us with some special furry guests. You won’t want to miss this lifesaving special!
*Additional fees may apply
It may not be Girl Scout Cookie Season, but this story is just as sweet. 🍪
Meet Girl Scout Troop 2286. When it came time to pick a project for their “Bronze Award”, the girls decided to support animals in their community by making “Pet Starter Packs” for dogs and cats in their communities.
The scouts spent time learning what supplies would be needed, shopping for the best prices and tie-dying the pillowcases. Each pillowcase was transformed into a bag and filled with the supplies a family would need to care for a pet during the first few days in its new home.
The bags had items such as dog/cat food, bowls, toys, litter boxes and scoops, and dog/cat treats. Labels were also attached so we could easily identify which bags were for dogs vs. cats.
The project also has another layer – sustainability. According to Troop Leader Débora McCarty, “We are providing a simple flyer to be posted on the Jax Humane Society’s counter, so all who come can see how easy it is to put a bag together. We are also spreading the word on social media.”
If you would like to conduct a similar project, here are the steps to take:
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Your support on Giving Tuesday lead to a grand total of $44,286.26 for pets and the people who love them. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of families in our community. Whether we’re treating pets like family by providing compassionate care, bringing families together through pet adoption, or keeping families together with their pets – family is our focus. Generosity breeds joy!
Unable to donate on Tuesday? No problem! You can still give by clicking here.
With kitten season nipping at our paws, JHS is in preparation mode and we need your help! We’re assembling kitten packs that are designed to fulfill every need of a kitten who comes to our shelter without Mama. These include items like milk replacement, bottles and rice socks to keep the babies warm.
We have an Amazon wishlist that has every item we need, including which items are most needed and why. With your kind donation we can get through kitten season together!
If you’re interested in being a potential kitten foster or if a kitten falls into your hands, JHS has a few great tips:
You can also visit our foster webpage for more information on becoming a foster parent.
Last year, more than 11,000 kittens under the age of 5 months arrived at Jacksonville shelters. We can’t save them without your help. Thank you!