Humane Society Of Sarasota County Inc

Programs: Pet adoption - established in 1952, the humane society of sarasota county (hssc) is the area's largest no-kill animal shelter and is committed to improving the lives of companion animals in need. In 2014, we cared for and adopted out over 1600 animals. These animals were rescued from our county animal control, hoarders, puppy mills, owner surrenders and out of county and state transfers. We also offer a retail department for the needs of our adopters.

kennel - the humane society of sarasota county provides quality care and shelter to nearly 1300 dogs and cats each year. Our kennels can house up to 160 animals at any given time. Each animal in our shelter is given a comprehensive medical exam and any necessary treatment prior to adoption. Each pet is also spay/neutered, dewormed, micro-chipped, provided all required vaccinations and monthly preventative. During their stay, they are fed and housed in a climate controlled environment. They are socialized daily with our canine and feline coaches.

community outreach - our comprehensive community outreach program includes humane education, a pet pantry program, a large volunteer program, off-site adoption events and k-9 obedience classes. Our education department encompasses humane education for children and an extensive pet therapy program. Throughout the school year and during the summer months, our fur fun programs teach children the importance of humane education and how that translates into their daily lives and into their community. The pet therapy program sends teams to visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, social service agencies and schools throughout sarasota and manatee counties. Volunteers make it possible for hssc to offer caring and compassionate services to pets and people in the community. We actively recruit volunteers to assist with pet match-making, adoptions, k-9 companions and feline friends programs, community outreach programs, administration needs and fostering. The foster program is crucial to the success of our adoption program by providing shelter pets (often puppies and kittens) safe, temporary care in their homes before being placed on the adoption floor. We also offer a variety of k-9 obedience classes and resources to help develop a happy, healthy relationship between the pet and pet owner.