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    As the area’s premier no-kill shelter, the Humane Society of Sarasota County engages the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. We rely solely on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations. HSSC receives no federal funding, nor are we funded by any national humane organization.

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    12 October 2024
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    HURRICANE MILTON RELIEF: LIFESAVING SUPERHIGHWAY TAKES FLIGHT! Thanks to Cathy Bissell and BISSELL Pet Foundation, more than 100 adoptable cats and dogs from shelters impacted by Hurricane Milton headed North to facilities in Wisc...
    08 October 2024
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    We knew we had to act fast... With Hurricane Milton approaching, the team at the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) mobilized to assist Highlands County Animal Services clear out their shelter. Their kennels are all outdoors, some under co...
    27 September 2024
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    Immediately after Hurricane Helene passed, the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) reached out to our friends at Pasco County Animal Services, knowing their area sustained a heavy impact from the storm. While we were fortunate to only have ...
    26 September 2024
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    Just a few hours before Hurricane Helene was set to pass through Sarasota on Thursday, a local resident happened upon a wet and injured cat. She drove to the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) in hopes we could provide medical care and refuge b...
    25 September 2024
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    The night before Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) welcomed five dogs from a shelter with outdoor-only kennels in a flood zone in the Big Bend area of Florida. Our Executive Director serves on the board of the Florid...
    25 September 2024
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    The Suncoast News Network (SNN) is featuring an adoptable cat or dog every Wednesday on SNN Morning Edition between 6am-9am and SNN Evening Edition between 5pm-7pm. The segment is called "Charlie's Choice," inspired by SNN Reporter Sydney Roell and h...
    21 September 2024
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    Use this checklist to prepare your pet's essentials in case you need to evacuate. FIND A PET FRIENDLY SHELTER NEAR YOU: • Sarasota County • Manatee County Download PDF File Here...
    18 September 2024
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    The Suncoast News Network (SNN) is featuring an adoptable cat or dog every Wednesday on SNN Morning Edition between 6am-9am and SNN Evening Edition between 5pm-7pm. The segment is called "Charlie's Choice," inspired by SNN Reporter Sydney Roell and h...
    11 September 2024
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    The Suncoast News Network (SNN) is featuring an adoptable cat or dog every Wednesday on SNN Morning Edition between 6am-9am and SNN Evening Edition between 5pm-7pm. The segment is called "Charlie's Choice," inspired by SNN Reporter Sydney Roell and h...

    Find out about upcoming events at HSSC! View our events page for a list of events by location or browse our events posted on Facebook.

    OUR IMPACT

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    Charity Navigator

    HSSC's strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating, which is the highest rating an organization can achieve, designates HSSC as an official "Give with Confidence" charity, indicating that HSSC is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria. Charity Navigator is America's largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. HSSC adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes our mission in a fiscally responsible way. 

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    GuideStar/Candid

    HSSC is proud to have earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (GuideStar), the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. We voluntarily display quantitative metrics to represent how hard HSSC is working toward achieving our mission. We’re proud to use Candid Platinum to share our full and complete story with the world. To reach the Platinum level, we provide basic contact and organizational information; in-depth financial information; quantitative information about goals, strategies, and progress toward our mission.

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    2023 Small Business Awards Finalist

    The Humane Society of Sarasota County was a finalist for nonprofit of the year in the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards. We were honored to be a finalist alongside the Education Foundation of Sarasota County (winner) and the Sarasota Ballet of Florida. The 2023 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards celebrate companies (small, medium, and large - respectively) who have exceeded targets for growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in; and have the foundations in place for continued success.

    Special Thanks to our Annual Partners

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