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Sun N Fun Sponsors Vets Program at Humane Society of Sarasota County

Friday, 17 September 2021

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PICTURED: BRIANNA BIBB, SHEILA WILSON, ANTHONY HERZOG, AUSTIN YORK. The Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) has received a very generous gift from Sun N Fun RV Resort to be the program sponsor for the Vets Program for the next 12 months. This program gives our military veterans and their families the greatest "thank you" of all: the extr...

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From Foster to Best Friend

Thursday, 16 September 2021

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Christopher and Loretta Mattie catching a sunset walk outfront of their home with their newly-adopted German Shepherd pup Kona, found at HSSC. Photography by Wyatt Kostygan Local animal adoption centers are seeing more pets than ever find their fur-ever homes The Humane Society of Sarasota County has been caring for and placing animals ...

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Bay Area shelters take in hundreds of animals displaced by Ida

Thursday, 16 September 2021

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Bay Area rescue groups traveled to Louisiana and Mississippi to pick up hundreds of animals that survived Hurricane Ida and bring them back to the Bay Area for another chance at a forever home. The Florida Association of Animal Welfare worked with 11 shelters in Florida, including the Humane Society of Sarasota County and Cat...

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Humane Society of Sarasota County matches up pets with veterans

Thursday, 16 September 2021

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The Humane Society of Sarasota County is trying to pair at least 100 pets in need of a home with veterans who are in need of a furry friend. SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — It's been shown that a pet can be a calming force for military veterans living with PTSD. So the Humane Society of Sarasota County has made it a goal to bring together pets in ne...

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Humane Society of Sarasota County opens doors to animals from Louisiana

Tuesday, 07 September 2021

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Pets rescued from Hurricane Ida will find new homes in Sarasota SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Humane Society of Sarasota County is aiding animal shelters in Louisiana whose facilities were damaged by the Category 4 storm. The Humane Society has made room to prepare for at least 20 dogs that arrived on a charte...

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More than 80 cats and dogs from storm-weary Louisiana flown to South Florida

Tuesday, 07 September 2021

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One by one, each of the animal-carrier crates came off the small cargo airplane, was placed onto a conveyor belt, and then put into a transport vehicle to be taken to shelters in Fort Lauderdale, Loxahatchee or Sarasota. Each animal carrier was occupied by a dog or cat whose previous home was Louisiana, and each carrier had a plastic cup attac...

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PAWSITIVE PRESS | Happenings & Happy Tails | August 2021

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Kristin Cooper

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Wait, there were pigs and horses at HSSC?On a sunny summer day, I turned the corner of the HSSC Adoption Center and came nose to nose with a frisky pony. As the weeks went by, the presence of a pony, INSIDE the Education & Training Center would soon feel normal. As would the presence of two giant Flemish rabbits, a tortoise named Leonardo, shee...

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RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY – August 28

Friday, 27 August 2021

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"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the...

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THE RILEE BEISLER HUMANE-I-TARIAN AWARD

Wednesday, 04 August 2021

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The Rilee Beisler Humane-i-tarian Award is inspired by the heroic actions of 11-year-old Rilee. On May 5, 2021 she tragically lost her life attempting to rescue her two puppies, Dobby and Luna. HSSC's mission is to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. Rilee Beisler's huge heart for animals is an inspiration and a te...

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Clear the Shelters™ from August 23–September 19 at HSSC

Monday, 23 August 2021

Kristin Cooper

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HSSC is participating in the Clear the Shelters™ adoption event from August 23-September 19. Clear the Shelters™ is a national pet adoption campaign by NBCUniversal Local Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal. Adoption fees will be waived for select animals during this event. Please look for the Clear the Shelters™ logo on their ken...

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Their Best Life Is Ahead Of Them, But Right Now They Need Your Help.

Monday, 02 August 2021

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"I forget how much GeeGee has improved until someone who knew her in the beginning reminds me.""We love Roxy so much. Our lives revolve around her because she is such a joy.""Hestia sprawls out belly-up in the hallway to nap and seems content as can be."THAT IS NOW. THIS WAS THEN...GeeGee was found on the streets. Her hair was a matted mess, and ev...

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11-year-old's heroic act recognized with award in her honor - SNN News

Monday, 09 August 2021

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SARASOTA COUNTY - The heroic act of an 11-year-old is being recognized with an award in her honor. 11-YEAR-OLD Rilee Beisler died in May when she tried saving her two puppies during a house fire at the Sun N Fun RV Resort in Sarasota. "The Humanitarian award was created by HSSC after we heard about the tragic story with Rilee and her trying to resc...

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PAWSITIVE PRESS | Happenings & Happy Tails | JULY 2021

Saturday, 31 July 2021

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WILL YOU OPEN YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME?We celebrated another record-breaking month in June with 214 adoptions. HSSC is now on track to exceed our lifesaving goal for the year - saving more animals than ever before in our 69-year history. Our back-to-back adoption records in May and June were possible because of our growing foster program. Collectiv...

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Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler is BACK and at our Fur Fun Summer Camp

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

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Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler is BACK and at our Fur Fun Summer Camp. Watch his latest visit on Facebook by clicking the photo below! Video Sponsored by Reyna's Taqueria.

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A Note of Gratitude | Down Dogs & Cat Cows Yoga Night

Monday, 26 July 2021

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever Down Dogs & Cat Cows Yoga Night at the Humane Society of Sarasota County. It was fun and successful, raising more than $1500 for the shelter cats and dogs. We hope to make this a recurring event--possibly once a quarter--so stay tuned for future dates.Congratulations to the winners of the r...

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Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler came to visit to HSSC

Monday, 19 July 2021

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Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler came to visit our newly renovated facility. Check out the video from his recent visit on Facebook by clicking the linked photo below! Video sponsored by The Artful Giraffe.

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Pet Fire Safety Day with the Sarasota County Fire Department & HSSC

Thursday, 15 July 2021

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Check out our safety video with the Sarasota County Fire Department to discuss safety tips for Pet Fire Safety Day. Click the photo below! The most important rule is: Always have a plan! For more information on health and safety for you and your pet, visit our Pet Health & Safety page at https://hssc.org/pets/health-and-saf...

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"The Humane Society of Sarasota County is trying to connect you with your new best furry friend." -SNN News Suncoast Network

Friday, 09 July 2021

Kristin Cooper

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"If you're thinking about adopting, this is the weekend to let love in to your home," said Senior Director of Philanthropy, Autumn Steiner. The Humane Society of Sarasota County is partnering with the Best Friends Animal Society to help Suncoast shelter pets find their furever homes. "This adoption event starts tomorrow, Friday July 9th, and we're ...

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Let Love In at the Best Friends National Adoption Event JULY 9–10 with HSSC

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

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Get ready to Let Love In with the Humane Society of Sarasota County and Best Friends Animal Society. The national adoption event, Let Love In, brings together animal welfare organizations, like ours, across the country to help us all save more lives by connecting adoptable animals with their future families. Starting July 9–10, go to https://hssc.o...

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FUR THE RECORD 2021 Spring Newsletter

Friday, 18 June 2021

Kristin Cooper

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In February, the Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrated our 69th birthday. While we have experienced nearly 70 springtimes as an organization, the birth and growth that accompanies the season is still a marvel to us. We are also in awe of our new building and all the space we have now to care for animals, from the bottle babies whose eyes are...

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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY

2331 15th Street | Sarasota, FL 34237 | 941.955.4131 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Shelter Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed

Tuesday–Friday: 10am–6pm

Saturday: 10am–4pm

Sunday: Closed

THE ANIMAL CLINIC OF HSSC

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Animal Clinic Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 8am–12:30pm
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Tuesday–Friday: 1:30pm-5pm
Saturday: 8am–12pm
Sunday: Closed

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