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    HSSC, Bissell Pet Foundation, Other Area Shelters Collab to Save Animals Impacted by Milton

    Adoptables are headed North to make space for animals impacted by Hurricane Milton.

    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 Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio! The transport out of Sarasota Bradenton International Airpo...

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    Animals from Outdoor Kennels in Highlands County Safe ahead of Hurricane Milton

    HSSC helps clear outdoor kennels at Highlands County Animal Services ahead of Milton.

    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 cover, but all exposed to the wind, rain and potential flooding. While simultaneously preparing our ow...

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    Buddy Boy and 20 Friends Arrive at HSSC after Hurricane Helene

    HSSC welcomes nearly 20 animals from a shelter with no power.

    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 minor damage, their facility was left without power, creating a critical need to move animals out of...

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    Wet and Injured, Lost Cat Finds Refuge at HSSC ahead of Helene

    Lost cat receives medical care and refuge from Hurricane Helene.

    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 before the storm. The Storm Rider Team was sheltering in place to care for our shelter animals d...

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    Dogs from Big Bend Outdoor-Kennel Shelter Safe ahead of Hurricane Helene

    HSSC welcomes dogs from Hamilton County before Hurricane Helene hits.

    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 Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations (FAAWO). They requested our aid in the situation, and ...

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Cat, Rizzo

    Rizzo waits for adoption at HSSC.

    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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Rizzo.

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    Hurricane Preparedness Pet Checklist

    Hurricane Preparedness Pet Checklist

    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

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Dog, Lollipop

    Lollipop waits for adoption at HSSC.

    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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Lollipop.

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Cat, Pippin

    Pippin waits for adoption at HSSC.

    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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Pippin.

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Dog, Baxter

    Baxter waits for adoption at HSSC.

    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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Baxter.

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Dog, Bella

    Bella waits for adoption at HSSC.

    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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Bella.

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Dog, Enzo

    Enzo waits for adoption at HSSC.

    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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Enzo.

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Cat, Sketch

    Sketch

    UPDATE: Sketch is currently undergoing medical treatment, and she is staying with an HSSC Foster. 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 an...

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Dog, Meeko

    Meeko waits for adoption at HSSC.

    UPDATE: Meeko was adopted! 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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Mee...

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Dog, Flora

    Flora awaits adoption at HSSC.

    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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is Flora.

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    Suncoast News Network Features HSSC Adoptable Dog, Roc

    Roc waits for adoption at HSSC.

    UPDATE: Roc was adopted! 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 her HSSC feline alum, Charlie. This week's star of Charlie's Choice is ...

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    HSSC Welcomes Girls Inc. Sarasota Project Accelerate Interns

    Girls Inc. interns helps with high volume spay/neuter day at HSSC.

    The Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) has had the delight of hosting a handful of participants from Girls Inc. Sarasota's Project Accelerate Program this summer. The program is designed to support young women through their next critical transitions—from high school through college and career. We had participants working across seve...

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    MEGA Success During Statewide Mega Adoption Event

    HSSC Staff and Volunteers help match animals with potential adopters.

    The Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) is thrilled to share the amazing success of Mega Pet Adoption Weekend, sponsored by Petco Love, Florida Leaders in Lifesaving and BOBS from Sketchers! We joined together with nearly 50 shelters across the state of Florida with the goal of finding 2,000 cats and dogs their forever homes in three days...

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    Young Heart for Philanthropy

    At just 11 years old, Autumn is already working to make a difference in her community. She started her own business—Shells for a Cause—making wind chimes, picture frames, and candles using shells she's collected from beaches in southwest Florida. A portion of all her proceeds are donated to charity. HSSC is grateful to be her recent organization of...

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