Alissa Jackson

Clinic Operations Update

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Alissa Jackson

News & Events Home

The Animal Clinic, operated by the Humane Society of Sarasota County, opened its doors in February 2016 as a full-service veterinary hospital aiming to provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care to the community. We appreciate the loyalty of the 11,000+ patients who have supported us these past six years. Over the past year, the veterinary pr...

713 Hits

0 Comments

713 Hits

0 Comments

A Cat Named "Andey"

Friday, 25 February 2022

Alissa Jackson

Happy Tails Home

It was just a simple note, in a child's handwriting, left in our lobby: "Thank you for a cat named Andey." Andi ("Andey") the kitten had just been adopted by the young author's family. It was a joyous day for all, but that day almost never came. Andi and her five siblings were a hair's breadth away from death when they were di...

950 Hits

0 Comments

950 Hits

0 Comments

HSSC Celebrates 70th Birthday

Monday, 07 February 2022

Alissa Jackson

News & Events Home

HSSC celebrated its 70th birthday on February 7. HSSC was founded in 1952 as Sarasota's first nonprofit animal welfare organization! What an incredible journey it's been, going from enough kennels for 48 dogs and 6 cats to a 38,000 ft2 facility with the capacity to save 2,700 animals every year. A few notable facts from 1952: 1952 presidential...

903 Hits

0 Comments

903 Hits

0 Comments

Betty White Challenge Raises $63,000+

Monday, 17 January 2022

Alissa Jackson

News & Events

HSSC was featured on Good Morning America for the #BettyWhiteChallenge! January 17 is a day that will live large in our memory. Not only did HSSC receive an astounding $63,000 in donations that day, but we were honored to be featured alongside four other elite shelters in a live segment on Good Morning America. It was an amazing day for animal shel...

622 Hits

0 Comments

622 Hits

0 Comments

Betty White Challenge

Saturday, 15 January 2022

Alissa Jackson

News & Events

Help us celebrate and honor Betty White! After Betty White's passing, just short of her 100th birthday, her fans across the country made the decision to honor her legacy by creating the "Betty White Challenge" to pay tribute to a cause she held dear to her heart throughout her life— animals. On January 17, people have the opportunity to participate...

1306 Hits

0 Comments

1306 Hits

0 Comments

NEW UPDATE - 26 Furever Homes with Adopt BIG

Monday, 17 May 2021

Alissa Jackson

News & Events

We asked people to Adopt BIG and they answered our call We celebrated National Pet Month by featuring our big dogs with our Adopt BIG promotion and found 26 furever homes! It is heartwarming to watch our long-term dogs find their families. Meet some our new HSSC Alumni Adopt BIG Happy Tail "Adopting Bowie was the best decision I have...

2012 Hits

0 Comments

2012 Hits

0 Comments

Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $50,000 grant to HSSC

Friday, 14 May 2021

Alissa Jackson

News & Events Home

We received a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support lifesaving care for 2,116 animals this year. Funding is provided by the Helen C. Schwieder Fund of the Community Foundation. "It takes tremendous resources to care for the nearly 200 animals in our facility at any given time. This $50,000 grant will be transform...

951 Hits

0 Comments

Tags:

951 Hits

0 Comments

22nd Annual St. Patty's Day Poker Run at HSSC

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Alissa Jackson

News & Events

The Manasota Harley Owners Group (HOG) came out to support us during their 22nd Annual St. Patty's Day Poker Run on March 14. The parking lot rumbled and shook with Harley motorcycles and excitement! There were prizes for poker participants and a 50/50 drawing benefitting HSSC. Thank you Manastoa H.O.G.'s! Date March 14, 2021 Start Location The Hum...

1092 Hits

0 Comments

1092 Hits

0 Comments

HSSC Unveils New Sensory Garden

Friday, 05 March 2021

Alissa Jackson

News & Events Home

Humane Society of Sarasota County Unveils New Sensory & Enrichment Garden In an effort to continue the mission of finding a home for every adoptable pet in its care while focusing on saving the lives of cats and dogs, and enriching human lives along the way, we are proud to announce the addition of a new sensory and enrichment garde...

1618 Hits

0 Comments

1618 Hits

0 Comments

Volunteer Spotlight: Christine Christian, HSSC's Dog Whisperer

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Alissa Jackson

Volunteer

Volunteer Thank You

Unsung Heroes Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. The Humane Society of Sarasota County's volunteers generously give their time and talents, which enables HSSC to continue to save lives and expand our services for our community. With so many resources required to provide care for our animals, it would be impossible to ...

982 Hits

0 Comments

982 Hits

0 Comments

HSSC's TLC Program Featured on SNN

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Alissa Jackson

News & Events Home

HSSC TLC Program

Over the weekend, our lifesaving TLC Program made headlines with SNN News. The "TLC program backed by HSSC" is a program that benefits pets with special needs that will require lifelong, routine medical care after they are adopted from HSSC. Our medical director will establish a treatment plan for the animals in the program and HSSC will ...