Halifax Humane Society Inc

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Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: The Halifax Humane Society exists to protect animals from cruel, neglectful and exploitative treatment. It is the belief of the Society that all living creatures possess an intrinsic value, which is manifested in its creation. Further, the Society believes that mankind must become a responsible steward of animals which he has domesticated and brought under his control. The Society shall maintain programs and services, which embrace that principle: Maintain a shelter facility to provide for the needs of lost, forsaken and abandoned animals; Educate and continually acquaint the citizens, particularly children, with the ethics of kindness and compassion, thereby engendering respect for all living beings; Investigate complaints of animal abuse and correct those situations by way of education, or if need be prosecution; Prevent the overpopulation of domestic animals by providing affordable spay and neuter opportunities to the public, while making certain that animals adopted from the Shelter never contribute to the problem.

Community Stories

14 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

StarWarsMom1 Client Served

Rating: 1

03/15/2024

First I'd like to address the fact that at any humane society I have ever gone to the staff is always annoyed. I have concerns that the staff is not being treated well by the organization. Secondly, I'd like to address the elephant in the room...why are they not truthful about the disposition of the animal being adopted out? They'll be like snowflake is the best cat her owner died she plays well with kids and can meow the entire Bible....meanwhile snowflake is the devil hates people especially kids enjoys destroying you home and shits and pees everywhere...why not be honest and be like this cat was surrendered by 7 people and has issues but needs a home? This way people can prepare and try to get them retrained make them outdoor cats etc...and please don't come at me with the save the animals tree hugger comments. They deserve a home and to be loved but we deserve clean homes and honesty

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Jare Client Served

Rating: 1

07/29/2020

I fostered a kitten before its adoption, and she was sick. She has eye discharge and I mentioned the problem when I get her and they ignored the issue. When it was time for adoption, I brought it to their attention and was told "it is not a major issue". The kitten had gotten my OTHER older cat sick as well, so when I went BACK they said it was now MY problem for THEM giving ME a SICK CAT! Worse service and no respect. I had to give the kitten back for my household sake and they were fuming about it. Did not get FULL money back but that was not even an issue.

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pclayton Client Served

Rating: 5

09/10/2018

I fell in love with a Basset/pit bull mix named Huey at Halifax Humane Society. Only his legs are Basset! Unfortunately he was overwhelmed at the shelter and we were all concerned about his behavior. The animal behaviorist facilitated a great introduction to my other Pit mix, Spike, and trained me to redirect Huey when he feels nervous. He is the sweetest dog ever who sleeps with my cat : ) I can't imagine life without him and am forever grateful to the professional animal care team for going the extra mile to ensure Huey found a home.

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Julie T.3 Client Served

Rating: 4

09/07/2018

Love Halifax Humane Societies Redinger Clinic for spay and neuter! I wish all cities could be as proactive in reducing cat / dog populations especially TNR!

Leah and Michele are wonderful at every appointment!

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Barry K.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/07/2018

I found my forever friend Bear when I wasn't even planning on getting a dog. He was very aggressive lunging at the door of his kennel but after a minute he calmed down. I think he was just scared. I took him out and he was a totally different dog once outside. Running and playing. Giving kisses. I had to adopt him. The Halifax Humane Society does great work and because of them Bear's life was saved and he has a great home now. The people there were very helpful and although I had to wait about a week before they could neuter Bear, I was able to come visit him everyday. The facility was very clean and they are making some renovations. I would highly recommend this shelter.

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

01/25/2018

Worst ran place I have witnessed. I gave them money for a hold on a dog. I was told actually I was promised nobody could get her since I was first in line. Well that was lie number 1. Lie number 2 is when I went to pick Fifi up she was gone. I asked why and showed them my papers. They said they called and left me a message. That’s total lie. I said give me my money back. Well of course they had to go to talk to manager. She did not even have the courtesy to come talk with me. Sent the young kid back again said nope you can’t have your money back but she said you could apply it to another dog. I said why in the heck would I ever do business with you people. Keep my money break my heart but I will let people know how you lie and cheat people. Unfortunately cannot post without me giving this place a rating.

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Sue_140 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

08/01/2016

I have gone to the facility in hopes of finding a lost cat!, they shuffle you through and you have to run to keep up, they do not want you to see the sad state of affairs the animals are living in!!!!!!. What happens to the moneys being donated each year it does not seem to be filtering down to any animal there. just saying!!!!!!!! Why are there no photos of the stray animals???????????????? One or two does not cut it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

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LeighB General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

05/05/2016

Building a dog park that the animals at the shelter do not get to use. Spending over $800,000 of shelter money while the animals at the shelter spend 24 hours a day in their kennels, and other kennel building is falling apart.

Review from Guidestar

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Linda401 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/15/2016

Where are the 70 confiscated rabbits CEO of HHS?

70 confiscated domestic rabbits (helpless prey animals) have been hidden by both Halifax Humane Society & Charleston Animal Society since 1/1/2016 and sent in c/o predator owners & undisclosed "farms" without spay and neuter.

Valid questions of concern remain unanswered. Why would a shelter that states they have no room for more than 3 rabbits agree to take in 70 rabbits - then immediately transport the 70 rabbits to undisclosed locations?

Claiming to be Hero's and possibly sending neglected rabbits from one bad situation to another on farms that may have placed them into another bad situation is not acceptable.

The Rabbit Community is asking for full transparency and proof these rabbits are in adoptive family homes As Promised in the media, spayed & neutered,
alive, given proper medical care, not being used as food for predators or humans and not being bred for profit.

Read the facts here:
https://www.change.org/p/joe-elmore-miguel-abi-hassan-where-are-the-69-neglected-rescued-rabbits

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wynditom Client Served

Rating: 1

11/28/2015

I am writing this to inform people about my experience with the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. First let me say the staff which runs this organization is completely unprofessional, indifferent and downright cruel when it comes to the treatment of animals under its care. I adopted an animal recently and it came with a host of health of problems. There is no licensed veterinarian on staff to oversee the treatment. Rather a vet tech oversees and does all of the medical procedures. With a budget of over 2 million dollars per year through public and private funding to the run the daily operations, I ask this question. Would you take your child to a medical assistant or a licensed physician for treatment? “THIS IS NOT A NO KILL SHELTER” This is still a kill shelter. According to their website, they are “still working” towards a “no kill” status and expect to be there in 2017. I won’t be donating any money to the Halifax Humane Society. Will you?

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gonokill General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

04/11/2015

Very high kill shelter. Based on statistics provided by Halifax, 739 dogs and 4370 cats were euthanized in 2014 alone. That is an average rate of 14 animals per day. They seem unwilling, at this time, to embrace going "no-kill" which has proven highly effective and cost efficient in large and small communities throughout the country.

Review from Guidestar

Suzy4 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/18/2012

Great staff, a great facility and the most loving and wonderful animals. My husband and I adopted Samantha nine years ago. She is still the joy in our house! I am proud to support the Halifax Humane Society.

Mary J. Client Served

Rating: 4

09/17/2012

I have adopted my last 3 dogs from Halifax Humane Society and they have been the best dogs of my life! I have had excellent experiences there.

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jbel Client Served

Rating: 5

06/18/2012

I used to volunteer here when I was younger, walking dogs. There was always a need and my family adopted a great dog here 11 years ago as well and we always make sure to drop a big bag of dog food every once in a while in the donation bin at Publix on behalf of our dog. The HHS does great outreach in schools, explaining the importance of pet care and spaying or neutering your dog or cat. They take in all kinds of animals; once I saw a little piglet there. A definite need in the community. So glad we picked our dog here, he's such a good boy!

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