Jacksonville Humane Society

Imagine this: you’re taking your usual walk along a familiar trail when you hear an unusual sound. A faint meow catches your attention. You approach to find the source and discover a litter of kittens. Your first instinct might be to help immediately, but hold on! We’re not saying don’t help; we want you to assist these kittens and their mother. The mother might be nearby but...

In March of this year, a precious pup named Belle arrived at JHS in need of compassion and care. Belle had several painful masses growing on her body along with a significant hernia – she needed surgical intervention.

Enter – you!

After recovering, Belle’s smile lit up the hallways at JHS. She loved meeting new friends and all the treats that came with it....

With spring break behind us and the sun shining brightly over Jacksonville, it’s a wonderful time for families to plan a visit to the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS). This season, JHS is inviting the community to take part in its Waggin’ Into Spring Adoption Event, a full week dedicated to helping pets find loving homes.

From Monday, April 13 through Sunday, April...

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! Did you know JHS provides heartworm prevention and treatment to every pet at our shelter? While heartworms can be a serious illness, we believe every pet deserves the chance to live a happy and healthy life. We are only able to provide this lifesaving treatment thanks to supporters like YOU!

The majority of heartworm po...

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is bringing a fresh dose of joy to the season with its upcoming Easter Holiday Adoption Event, offering the community a meaningful and memorable way to welcome a new pet this spring.

Designed to make adoption both exciting and accessible, the event will feature a festive “Pick an Egg” experience for adopters. Each egg holds a su...