Jacksonville Humane Society

BARKING news! ???? As part of this year's Mutt March, JHS is offering YOU a chance to win a $500 Winn Dixie gift card! You do not need to be present at Mutt March to win, and entries are unlimited. All proceeds from this giveaway benefit our lifesaving mission. Enter now at jaxhumane.org/raffle and learn more about Mutt March at jaxhumane.org/muttmarch! ??

Mutt March is one month away - Say WHAT?! ?? ICYMI, Mutt March, northeast Florida's largest pet-friendly fundraising walk benefitting homeless dogs and cats, is BACK on April 5. Register now at the early bird price at jaxhumane.org/muttmarch! Can't attend the event? You can still make a paw-sitive impact for pets in need! ?? Create a fundraising page and rally your pack to support you! Become a Mutt March fundraiser here ?? https://lnkd.in/eSM4aRX3 ?? Enter for the chance to win a $500 Winn Dixie gift card! ?? jaxhumane.org/raffle All donations benefit our lifesaving mission to help more than 8,500 animals each year.

We had a tail-wagging time at this past Saturday's Group Dog Walk! Not only did the dogs at JHS enjoy meeting new friends and this weekend's lovely weather, but our sweet friend Dakota was ADOPTED by the folks who walked her! ?? ICYMI, the first Saturday of each month we are offering Group Dog Walking sessions to our community! You don't have to be an existing JHS volunteer to participate - just sign up online and come spend time with the dogs at JHS. HOWEVER... we will NOT be hosting a First Saturday Group Dog Walk in April, because April 5 is MUTT MARCH! ?? Mutt March is a fun, furry, family-friendly event including a festival and walk. We'd love to see you there! Learn more at https://buff.ly/qwcfe2K.

???? In case you missed it, registration is now open for our Spring Break Camp! ???? Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to spend part of their spring break at JHS learning about dogs and cats and how we can help pets in need. We'll study animal behavior, try out some clicker training, make treats and toys, help promote pets for adoption, and so much more. Learn more and register now at: https://buff.ly/3GJcyVz Space is limited!

Are you, your pooch, and your pack signed up for Mutt March? ?????? Registration is open NOW for Jacksonville's largest (and furriest!) fundraising walk! Commit to helping us save lives by registering and building your fundraising page today! ?? jaxhumane.org/muttmarch

Our 5th annual Read Across America Day at JHS is THIS Friday, February 28! Whether you're 9 or 99, we hope you'll join us for this fun celebration of books and animals. Stop by anytime between 12-6:30 to read out loud to the dogs and cats at JHS. No advance registration is required. We're located at 8464 Beach Blvd.! Listening to people reading out loud for just 20-30 minutes can help animals feel more relaxed and comfortable in the shelter setting. Reading to animals is also a PAWESOME way for kids to practice their literacy skills and build reading confidence. From 3-6pm only, you'll be able to enjoy FREE book giveaways (while supplies last) and family-friendly activities benefiting the pets at JHS. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4jPqOA9 Read Across America Day at JHS is made possible thanks to generous support from The Jim Moran Foundation.

We had a paw-sitively wonderful time at our Pawsident's Day camp on Monday! Our kind, compassionate campers designed campaign posters to promote pets in the shelter, read to some of our pups to help them feel more calm in their kennels, and crafted delicious red, white, and blue dog treats made of banana, peanut butter, and coconut flour. We also had the opportunity to spend time with two pups at JHS who are currently available for adoption: Pebble and Orin. As you can see, Pebble and Orin had a blast meeting our camp crew and soaking up all the extra love and attention ???? Thank you to our friends at Pup O'clock for sponsoring this camp and sending everyone home with pet chore charts and fun trading cards! ?? Registration is NOW OPEN for our Spring Break Camp on March 19-21! Learn more and register: jaxhumane.org/camp

We’re thrilled to announce that Mutt March is BACK – and we need YOUR help to make it the biggest one yet! ?? Rally your business, colleagues, friends, family, and more to form a team for the Jacksonville Humane Society. ?? Learn more and sign up: jaxhumane.org/muttmarch ? Join us on Saturday, April 5, at UNF’s Hodges Stadium where you and your friends—two-legged and four-legged—can enjoy a scenic walk, check out local vendors and a silent auction, and participate in fun activities for the entire family. Mutt March is northeast Florida's largest pet walk and festival, and all proceeds support the 8,500 animals the Jacksonville Humane Society helps each year. ? Here’s how you can get involved: ?? Create a team (yes, we’re talking about you! ??) ?? Help us reach our goal of $100,000 ??? Spread the word both in-person and online (get your network involved!) ? Learn more and build your team today: jaxhumane.org/muttmarch

Our free public tours are back! If you'd like to learn all about JHS and see what goes on behind-the-scenes at our Adoption, Education, and Pet Help Center, you're invited to join us for a tour on Wednesday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m. Advance registration is required and spots are limited. Register at: https://buff.ly/4hBEKMD This unique experience will offer an inside view of how we provide compassionate care to nearly 9,000 animals every year and work to make a difference in the lives of both pets and people in our community. We hope to see you then!

We hope you'll join us for our 5th annual Read Across America Day at JHS! ???? People of all ages are invited to visit JHS on Friday, February 28, between 12-6:30pm to read out loud to our dogs and cats. ?????? From 3-6pm only, participate in fun activities including: - free book giveaways (while supplies last) - a shelter scavenger hunt - kid-friendly crafts for the animals at JHS Reading out loud to animals is a PAWesome way for children to build their reading confidence and literacy skills. It's also been proven to lower stress levels in shelter animals, helping them feel more calm, relaxed, and comfortable in their kennels. This event is made possible thanks to program support from The Jim Moran Foundation. To learn more, visit: buff.ly/3Ya9GK4