Home

Hurricane Ian Update

Hurricane Ian cat A cat arriving to safety from Highlands County Animal Services, which suffered major damage from Hurricane Ian.
Updates as of Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 201 animals helped and counting! HSSC is grateful to have survived Hurricane Ian with only minor damage. We are further grateful to have maintained power and water. Many of our neighbors were not so lucky, and we feel strongly that we owe it to them to help as much as we can. So while HSSC remains tech...
Continue reading
  1386 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
1386 Hits
0 Comments

New Beginnings for Beagles

AM1_8778
All 18 of the HSSC's beagles have found their furever home! HSSC received 18 beagles from a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States, which took possession of 4,000 beagles from Envigo, a mass breeding facility that has received multiple violations for issues such as inadequate veterinary care and insufficient food. Many of the...
Continue reading
  333 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
333 Hits
0 Comments

HSSC Welcomes 18 Beagles from Envigo Breeding Facility

beagle_home
HSSC received 18 beagles from a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States, which took possession of 4,000 beagles from Envigo, a mass breeding facility that has received multiple violations for issues such as inadequate veterinary care and insufficient food. Many of these dogs were bound for animal testing laboratories across the cou...
Continue reading
  1853 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
1853 Hits
0 Comments

You help give animals a second chance

SleepingDogs Walter and Iris
What follows is a condensed version of a letter we received recently from a couple who adopted two dogs from HSSC. We hope you enjoy this "tail" of second chances and the power of the human-animal bond. After all, we do not just save animals. They save us too. "What a difference HSSC has made in our lives. Somehow, you managed to find us the best d...
Continue reading
  655 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
655 Hits
0 Comments

Adult Summer Camp Recap

IMG_1185
Thanks to everyone who attended our first-ever Adult Summer Camp on Saturday, July 30, 2022. More than 20 "big kids" enjoyed an afternoon of animal presentations, a behind-the-scenes shelter tour, and lots of hands-on cuddles. Guest animals included a chinchilla, a bearded dragon, a ferret, a cockatiel, a tortoise, giant rabbits, guinea pigs, ...
Continue reading
  433 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
433 Hits
0 Comments

DoodyCalls Grand Opening Pet Extravaganza

IMG_4242
Our partners, DoodyCalls on the Suncoast, celebrated their expansion into the Suncoast area this month by hosting their Grand Opening celebration with us at the shelter! DoodyCalls brought in vendors for animal lovers in our community. Everyone enjoyed food trucks, pet-themed retail, and dog activities!  Sarasota pet parents cam...
Continue reading
  298 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
298 Hits
0 Comments

HSSC Introduces Adult Summer Camp

Adult-Summer-Camp-Google-Event-400--300-px
Do you wish you could attend HSSC's Fur Fun Camps? Now you can!HSSC's Adult Summer Camp gives adults the chance to learn about and interact with shelter pets and other animals, both domestic and exotic. Join us on Saturday, July 30, from 3-6pm, for exciting speakers, an inside look at the happenings in our facility, and "adult" snacks and drinks.Ou...
Continue reading
  259 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
259 Hits
0 Comments

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Humane Society of Sarasota County to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Sarasota

Petco-Check-Pickup_06212_20220719-204441_1
The Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) received a $2,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at Sarasota Petco at 3800 South Tamiami Trail on June 21, 2022, in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Sarasota. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the powe...
Continue reading
  192 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
192 Hits
0 Comments

Clinic Operations Update

Untitled-design-4
The Animal Clinic, operated by the Humane Society of Sarasota County, opened its doors in February 2016 as a full-service veterinary hospital aiming to provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care to the community. We appreciate the loyalty of the 11,000+ patients who have supported us these past six years. Over the past year, the veterinary pr...
Continue reading
  945 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
945 Hits
0 Comments

A Cat Named "Andey"

And_20220225-230306_1
It was just a simple note, in a child's handwriting, left in our lobby: "Thank you for a cat named Andey."  Andi ("Andey") the kitten had just been adopted by the young author's family. It was a joyous day for all, but that day almost never came.  Andi and her five siblings were a hair's breadth away from death when they were di...
Continue reading
  1119 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
1119 Hits
0 Comments

HSSC Celebrates 70th Birthday

BC893816-3081-4DC7-9798-20DC73755F69
HSSC celebrated its 70th birthday on February 7. HSSC was founded in 1952 as Sarasota's first nonprofit animal welfare organization! What an incredible journey it's been, going from enough kennels for 48 dogs and 6 cats to a 38,000 ft2 facility with the capacity to save 2,700 animals every year. A few notable facts from 1952: 1952 presidential...
Continue reading
  1056 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
1056 Hits
0 Comments

Write to Santa Paws & Mrs. Claws

Letters-to-Santa-Paws-Blog
Supplies can be found in our adoptions center. Just visit the front desk and ask. Santa Paws & Mrs. Claws look forward to your letters!
  701 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
​ Supplies adoptions center front desk ! ​
Tweet
701 Hits
0 Comments

Donate Before Year's End

2021-Last-Chance-Web-Blog_400x200
PLEASE HELP THE ANIMALS ONCE MORE THIS YEAR! As this year comes to a close, I want to thank you for your compassion and kindness to animals. Your generous support of the Humane Society of Sarasota County has provided much-needed care for suffering animals in our community.There are so many animals who are hurt, scared, and alone. Animals like Rocky...
Continue reading
  655 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
Sarasota County Humane Society PLEASE HELP THIS YEAR !​As care
Tweet
655 Hits
0 Comments

Sarasota Holiday Parade WINNERS

"We're so happy to have had our 25th Anniversary parade this year. Our thanks to everyone who participated and attended the parade. As usual, all the entries were amazing. Here are the award winners.  BEST NON-PROFIT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY" Sourced: https://sarasotaholidayparade.com/and-the-winners-are/
  840 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
Anniversary parade award winners . BEST NON-PROFIT HUMANE SOCIETY SARASOTA COUNTYSource https ://sarasotaholidayparade
Tweet
840 Hits
0 Comments

PAWSITIVE PRESS | Happenings & Happy Tails | November 2021

Blog-Image_No_20211206-211718_1
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSThe holidays always bring me a feeling of joy and nostalgia. It's a feeling of comfort and excitement for all of the holiday cheer that is about to happen. I'm staring at my Christmas tree at home, wondering which one of my cats is going to try to impersonate the star at the top—calculating which ornaments will survive their ho...
Continue reading
  627 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
cats home HOLIDAYSThe holidays holiday cheer Christmas tree
Tweet
627 Hits
0 Comments

HOME for the Holidays Adoption Promotion | December 1-31

There's no place like home for the holidays. Adopt today and share the holiday spirit! We're celebrating the holidays by finding our long-term shelter animals' homes. See who is available for adoption during this promotion on our website. Just look for the HSSC ornament on their profile photos. $25 adoption fee on select cats & dogs. ...
Continue reading
  685 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
shelter animals website . Just HSSC ornament profile photos . $25 adoption fee https ://hssc
Tweet
685 Hits
0 Comments

Blue's Holiday Wish List

Blues-Holiday-Wish-List_400x200
Dear Friends, My name is Blue, and I'm writing to you from my room at the Humane Society of Sarasota County.  I need your help. Actually… I don't need your help, my friends do. Friends may not be the right word, since I don't actually know them. But I know their story. Believe me, I know it. Not too long ago, I was like my friends. I was ...
Continue reading
  897 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
Sarasota County Humane Society HSSC ) need right word
Tweet
897 Hits
0 Comments

Giving Tuesday is HERE!

Giving-Tuesday-2021-Web-Blog_400x200
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 30, to participate in a day of making a difference all over the world, and specifically, right here in Sarasota County. We are so grateful to be a beneficiary of the Sarasota-based Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust. All year long, the Flanzer Trust has been matching donations for local nonprofits,...
Continue reading
  749 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
Sarasota County November 30 Sarasota-based Louis Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust Flanzer Trust
Tweet
749 Hits
0 Comments

FAUX PAWS ON THE CATWALK RECAP

WOW! That's a wrap on the first-ever Faux Paws on the Catwalk! Friday, November 12, was a glittery afternoon filled with sparkle, color, pet hair, and lifesaving fun. HSSC's modern shelter was transformed into a pink-purple-and-teal wonderland. Guests' ensembles ranged from chic to delightfully tacky—all in honor of the "faux paws" theme. Allison W...
Continue reading
  644 Hits
  0 Comments
Tags:
Faux Paws November 12 glittery afternoon pet hair pink-purple-and-teal wonderland
Tweet
644 Hits
0 Comments

Humane Society brings fundraising to its shelter with Faux Paws event

The Humane Society of Sarasota County typically wows supporters with its Paws on the Catwalk fundraiser in the spring at the Art Ovation Hotel. But the pandemic paused that typical schedule, so Humane Society staff found a new approach. The organization recently held its Faux Paws on the Catwalk event, a looser and more paired-down fundraiser, at i...
Continue reading
  605 Hits
  0 Comments
Tweet
605 Hits
0 Comments
    Previous    
1 2 3
Subscribe
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.
Get Directions

Shelter Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Sunday: Closed
THE ANIMAL CLINIC OF HSSC
1090 North Tuttle Ave | Sarasota, FL 34237 | 941.364.3605 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Get Directions

Animal Clinic Hours of Operation
Monday: 8am– 5pm
Tuesday: 8am–6pm
Wednesday: 8am–5pm
Thursday: 8am–6pm
Friday: 8am–5pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Closed for lunch each day from 12:30–1:30pm

© 2019 Humane Society of Sarasota County. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Site Map

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC., IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION REGISTERED WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES, REGISTRATION NUMBER CH239, AND RECEIVES 100% OF ALL DONATED FUNDS. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR ONLINE AT WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Website Design & Support logowhitethinkdonson