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Register Today for Mutt March 2026!
Register Today for Mutt March 2026!
Donate Now to Save Lives!
Donate Now to Save Lives!
Your support powers our mission to provide compassionate care, save lives, and help pets find loving homes. Together, we’re building a more humane Jacksonville for pets and the people who love them. The Jacksonville Humane Society has proudly served northeast Florida since 1885. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all gifts are tax-deductible.
Adopt
Adopt
Jacksonville Humane Society is the largest pet adoption facility in Jacksonville. Stop by our location at Beach & Southside!
Foster
Foster
Foster a JHS animal that is underage, sick, injured, in need of socialization, or simply needs a break from our non-profit pet shelter.
Volunteer
Volunteer
We have different programs at Jacksonville Humane Society for different ages and groups in the community to volunteer at the largest pet shelter in Florida.
Kitten Help Resources
Kitten Help Resources
JHS wants to help the community by saving stray kittens found on the streets of Jacksonville and protecting them.
Programs for Children & Youth
Programs for Children & Youth
At Jacksonville Humane Society we offer a wide range of programs for children of all ages to get involved in our pet rescue mission of saving homeless pets.
Pet Help Services
Pet Help Services
Get support for your cat or dog at our pet services center in Jacksonville. Get pet training, veterinarian and lost and found.
First Saturday Dog Walking - Everyone Welcome!
First Saturday Dog Walking - Everyone Welcome!
Adult Classes & Workshops
Adult Classes & Workshops
Explore the Jacksonville Humane Society's adult humane education programs, featuring hands-on art and craft workshops that inspire creativity while promoting compassion for animals.
Amazon Wishlist
Amazon Wishlist
Kitten Wishlist
Kitten Wishlist
Kind Kids: Fall 2025
Kind Kids: Fall 2025
Learn how high school students are using the arts and generosity to inspire others and change the lives of pets in need!
Dog Day Out
Dog Day Out
Anyone who is over 18 or under 18 with a guardian or parent can take one of the dogs that are allowed out of the dog shelter to go around the Jacksonville area.
Pawsitive Reading
Pawsitive Reading
Jacksonville Humane Society offers a reading program called Pawsitive Reading that allows children to read to the pets at our no-kill shelter.
All Upcoming Events
All Upcoming Events
Learn more about Upcoming Events at Jacksonville Humane Society
Careers at JHS
Careers at JHS
A team dedicated to providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need at a local animal shelter in Jacksonville, FL.
Troops & Tails Military Programs
Troops & Tails Military Programs
Paws and Stripes at Jax Humane Society gives active-duty members as well as military Veterans the chance to help enhance the well-being of animals at the animal rescue.
Shop JHS Merch
Shop JHS Merch
Shop Apparel For Animal Lovers. Animal Pride Has A Huge Selection of Animal Graphics on T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Long Sleeves and More.
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