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Generosity Unleashed

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Kristin Cooper

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Rise to the challenge or you'll be in the dog house—literally! Combining the excitement of a giving day, the competitive element of a team fundraiser, and the entertainment of a lock-up event, the Humane Society of Sarasota County presents the first-ever Generosity Unleashed. Harnessing the power of peer-to-peer fundraising, this mostly virtual fun...

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You Make a Difference

Friday, 18 June 2021

Kristin Cooper

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Sometimes it takes a while for an animal's true personality to emerge. When Dante arrived at the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC), he was sad and withdrawn. This stunning red-and-tan husky mix had been surrendered by his original owner—through no fault of his own—to an overcrowded county shelter in Texas. Scared, lonely, and suffering from ...

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HSSC Named in 30 Best Animal Shelters That Make America Proud

Friday, 11 June 2021

Kristin Cooper

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"Animal shelters are the unsung heroes of a modern society. Anyone who's traveled around the world has been to countries where homeless cats and dogs are so rampant that it often feels like they outnumber the people. Thankfully, United States has some of the best animal shelters in the world, and we couldn't be more proud of them. The High Pu...

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Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $50,000 grant to HSSC

Friday, 14 May 2021

Alissa Jackson

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We received a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support lifesaving care for 2,116 animals this year. Funding is provided by the Helen C. Schwieder Fund of the Community Foundation. "It takes tremendous resources to care for the nearly 200 animals in our facility at any given time. This $50,000 grant will be transform...

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HSSC Unveils New Sensory Garden

Friday, 05 March 2021

Alissa Jackson

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Humane Society of Sarasota County Unveils New Sensory & Enrichment Garden In an effort to continue the mission of finding a home for every adoptable pet in its care while focusing on saving the lives of cats and dogs, and enriching human lives along the way, we are proud to announce the addition of a new sensory and enrichment garde...

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22nd Annual St. Patty's Day Poker Run at HSSC

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Alissa Jackson

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The Manasota Harley Owners Group (HOG) came out to support us during their 22nd Annual St. Patty's Day Poker Run on March 14. The parking lot rumbled and shook with Harley motorcycles and excitement! There were prizes for poker participants and a 50/50 drawing benefitting HSSC. Thank you Manastoa H.O.G.'s! Date March 14, 2021 Start Location The Hum...

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HSSC's TLC Program Featured on SNN

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Alissa Jackson

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HSSC TLC Program

Over the weekend, our lifesaving TLC Program made headlines with SNN News. The "TLC program backed by HSSC" is a program that benefits pets with special needs that will require lifelong, routine medical care after they are adopted from HSSC. Our medical director will establish a treatment plan for the animals in the program and HSSC will ...