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Humane Society of Sarasota County

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Humane Society of Sarasota County

As the area’s premier no-kill shelter, the Humane Society of Sarasota County engages the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals.
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Humane Society of Sarasota County operates the area's premier no-kill shelter, providing compassionate care for cats and dogs while expanding lifesaving programs, fostering collaboration, and educating communities to build a No-Kill Florida. We achieve our mission by providing compassionate care to our shelter pets, finding them permanent homes, and promoting responsible pet ownership in our community. Our vision is a community where all animals are cared for and loved. HSSC saves 3,000 cat and dog lives each year through a combination of adoption, reuniting lost pets with their owners, community cat programs, and more. Until the day when every pet is a wanted pet, adopters are the angels who make happy endings possible for the thousands who have been abandoned. If there is room in your home and heart, visit HSSC and bring home the pet of your choice. HSSC's adoption fee includes spaying/neutering, health checks, vaccines, preventatives, and microchipping.

11/10/2026

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Church of the Redeemer Sarasota for celebrating National Cat Day on October 29th by collecting three bins FULL of goodies for us!

From food and litter to treats, every donation helps us care for the cats who need us most. We couldn't do what we do without the amazing support from our community through events and support like this!

Want to get involved and make a difference in our community? Hosting a donation drive is a wonderful way to support HSSC! Whether it's your church, school, workplace, club, or group of friends, you can bring people together to collect much-needed supplies for the animals that rely on us daily.

Every bag, box, and can makes a difference, and we'd love to partner with you! 💙
Thank you again to The Church of the Redeemer for thinking of our shelter and helping us make every day a little brighter for our cats!

11/09/2026

We had such a wonderful time this past Saturday at the St Jude Catholic Church Hispanic Fall Festival! It was a joy to spend the day connecting with our local Hispanic community, sharing more about the Humane Society of Sarasota County, and celebrating alongside so many wonderful families!

A special thank-you to Solmart Media & La Zeta 105.3FM "Mejor Que Nunca" for inviting us to be part of such a wonderful event and giving us the opportunity to connect with the community! 🩵

And of course, a BIG shoutout to our incredible Spanish-speaking volunteers who came out to support us! Whether pictured here or helping behind the scenes, your time, kindness, and willingness to help us communicate with members of the Hispanic community made such a meaningful difference. We are so grateful to have you as part of our HSSC family!

We love getting out into the community, meeting new faces, and finding ways to make a difference together!

Want to see us again or get involved? Keep an eye out for our upcoming community events, stop by to say hello, or consider joining our volunteer family! There are so many ways to make an impact, and we'd love to have you be part of it.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a smile, and helped make Saturday so special.

11/09/2026

What a night celebrating 10 years of the sarasotaout.com Awards. 🩵

We loved being part of an evening recognizing the people, businesses, and organizations that make Sarasota's LGBTQ+ community so special. We're grateful for the friendships, partnerships, and incredible people who make our Sarasota community what it is.

A huge congratulations to Joshua Beadle on 10 years of bringing everyone together and celebrating the people who make Sarasota shine!

Extra special shoutout to our friends at Mellow Mushroom Sarasota! They took home awards for Favorite Restaurant, Favorite LGBTQ+ Owned Business, and Favorite Pizza—while owner Karen was honored with the ICON Award! Karen and her wife, Keo, have been incredible supporters of our mission, and we couldn't be happier to see her recognized.

Congratulations to all of this year's nominees and winners. 🩵

11/09/2026

ADOPTIONS 11/2–11/7 🩵

27 pets found their people.
😺 20 cats
🐶 7 dogs

Renovations are still limiting our dog capacity, but the dogs we do have are ready to meet you! And if you're looking for a cat, now's a great time to visit. We've got plenty of cats with all kinds of personalities waiting for homes.

Thinking about adopting? Come see who's here! No appointment needed. Adoptions are first come, first served, and our available pets are updated in real time at hssc.org!

📍 Humane Society of Sarasota County
2331 15th Street | Sarasota, FL 34237
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm | Sat 10am–4pm

11/05/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: RUSTY 🩵

More than 250 days at Humane Society of Sarasota County, and Rusty's been putting in the work while he waits for his person!

Our resident couch potato has been on a weight-loss journey, and thanks to an incredibly generous donor, he's been getting a little extra help through hydrotherapy sessions at West Coast Veterinary Center. 🩵

The water treadmill gives Rusty a chance to exercise, build strength, and support his mobility while being gentler on his joints. While he loves his downtime, this sweet senior still has plenty of pep in his step!

Now we'd love nothing more than to see Rusty settle into a home of his own. Through Chloe's Promise, made possible by the Wenk Family Charitable Foundation, his adoption fee is waived! No appointment needed to meet Rusty.

📍 Humane Society of Sarasota County
2331 15th Street | Sarasota, FL 34237
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm | Sat 10am–4pm

11/05/2026

A little restock goes a long way! Our animals go through quite a few everyday essentials, and we could use a little extra help keeping some of our most-needed supplies stocked this week.

If you're looking for a way to support our shelter, here are a few items that are especially helpful right now:

- Wet & Dry Cat Food
- Pill Pockets
- Dawn Dish Soap

Shop our Amazon Urgent Wish List: https://a.co/05IEhbew
You can also shop locally and drop donations off right here at the shelter!

Everyday supplies help us keep tails wagging, kitties happy, and our shelter running smoothly. We're so grateful for this community and the continued love you show our animals. Thank you for being part of it! 💙

📍 Humane Society of Sarasota County
2331 15th Street | Sarasota, FL 34237
🕒 Monday–Friday: 10 AM–6 PM | Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM

11/04/2026

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week 🩵

All week long, we're celebrating the incredible people who keep Humane Society of Sarasota County running every single day. From animal care to medical, intake, adoptions, administration, marketing, philanthropy... there's a whole lot of heart behind the work we do, and every department plays a role in our lifesaving efforts!

We've been having so much fun showing our team a little extra love this week with special treats, activities, and opportunities to spend time together.

One of this week's highlights? A special yoga class! The biggest THANK YOU to Dharma Yoga SRQ and Noelle for spending time with our team and helping everyone slow down and recharge.

The celebrations aren't over yet! We're excited to share more of the fun as the week continues. 🩵

11/03/2026

November is National Senior Pet Month, and we're celebrating a program that makes a difference all year long.

Thanks to the generosity of the Wenk Family Charitable Foundation, Chloe's Promise waives adoption fees for cats and dogs ages 7 and older at Humane Society of Sarasota County, with no age requirement for adopters.

But behind the program is a story that began with one very special cat. 🩵

When Chloe was found as a stray, she was so severely malnourished that she was mistaken for a kitten. A veterinarian revealed she was actually 3 years old.

Chloe became a cherished member of the family and lived to be 17 years old. What began with someone giving a stray cat a chance became 14 years of love and companionship.

Her story deepened the Wenk family's passion for pet adoption, a passion they continue to share through their generous support of Chloe's Promise.

While we're giving our senior pets some extra love this November, Chloe's Promise is here for them every day of the year. To the Wenk Family Charitable Foundation, thank you for honoring Chloe in a way that continues to create opportunities for other animals to find loving homes. 🩵

Meet our adoptable seniors, and learn more about the program at hssc.org/pets/seniors.

11/03/2026

Sweet Kiara 🩷

Help us find this girl a home! No appointment needed to adopt.

📍 Humane Society of Sarasota County
2331 15th Street | Sarasota, FL 34237
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm | Sat 10am–4pm

Address

2331 15th Street
Sarasota, FL
34237

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.hssc.org/

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