Whether we’re taking our Mobile Adoption Center, “Big MAC,” for a spin around St. Armands Circle, manning our table at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market, or teeing off at our annual golf tournament, the Humane Society of Sarasota County is frequently out and about in the community—often with adoptable pets in tow.
If you’re interested in hosting an event or drive to benefit HSSC, please click here to learn more.
Signature Events
HSSC has two signature fundraising events each year: Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon and the Humane Society Golf Tournament.
Humane Society Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Laurel Oak Country Club
Mark your calendars for these fantastic upcoming events.
Phillippi Farmhouse Market
Wednesdays from October to April
9am–1pm
Phillippi Farmhouse Market
*HSSC will be onsite with adoptable animals*
The Black Dog Adoption Event
Saturday, March 23
12-4pm
The Black Dog on St. Armand's Circle
*HSSC will be onsite with adoptable animals*
The Sarasota Modern's Non-profit Night
Tuesday, March 26
5-8pm
Poolside at The Sarasota Modern
*HSSC will be onsite with adoptable animals*
Lido Beach Spring Fine Art Festival
Saturday, April 6
10am-2pm
Sunday, April 7
10am-2pm
Lido Beach
*HSSC will be onsite with adoptable animals*
6th Annual Free Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 27
10am-1pm
The Learning Cottage of Sarasota
*HSSC will be onsite with adoptable animals*
Recent Events
Check out the highlights from these recent events.
Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon
Friday, March 1, 2019
Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Soiree for the Shelter
Saturday, July 28, 2018
25th Annual Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Gala
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
HSSC Around Town
Look for HSSC’s Mobile Adoption Center, “Big MAC”, and the Animal Care-A-Van around town.
Big MAC is used for large transports and for taking animals to offsite adoption events. This fully equipped RV has custom-built kennels that keep shelter animals cool and comfortable when they’re out on the town.
The Animal Care-A-Van is the newest addition to the HSSC fleet. Our old transport van was vandalized in 2015. Through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Giving Challenge and a generous grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation, HSSC was able to purchase and customize a brand-new Chevy Express 2500 Cargo Van. The Care-A-Van regularly transports animals from local open-admission shelters. Read the full story here.
