Jacksonville Humane Society Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, the Jacksonville Humane Society is a mid-sized, independent nonprofit founded in 1885 that focuses on animal welfare. It provides shelter, medical care, and compassionate services to homeless animals and works to end the killing of abandoned and orphaned shelter pets. The organization operates an Adoption, Education and Pet Help Center that is open seven days a week and offers programs for pet owners in need, children’s education camps, military veteran training, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships. It functions within the nonprofit sector as a local animal welfare organization, collaborating with local agencies to support Jacksonville’s no-kill city goals. In 2022, JHS sheltered and cared for almost 9,000 homeless pets while they waited for loving homes. In 2024 it partnered with PetSmart Charities to participate in National Adoption Week.