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THE RILEE BEISLER HUMANE-I-TARIAN AWARD

The Rilee Beisler Humane-i-tarian Award is inspired by the heroic actions of 11-year-old Rilee. On May 5, 2021 she tragically lost her life attempting to rescue her two puppies, Dobby and Luna. HSSC's mission is to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. Rilee Beisler's huge heart for animals is an inspiration and a te...
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Clear the Shelters™ from August 23–September 19 at HSSC

HSSC is participating in the Clear the Shelters™ adoption event from August 23-September 19. Clear the Shelters™ is a national pet adoption campaign by NBCUniversal Local Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal. Adoption fees will be waived for select animals during this event. Please look for the Clear the Shelters™ logo on their ken...
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Their Best Life Is Ahead Of Them, But Right Now They Need Your Help.

"I forget how much GeeGee has improved until someone who knew her in the beginning reminds me.""We love Roxy so much. Our lives revolve around her because she is such a joy.""Hestia sprawls out belly-up in the hallway to nap and seems content as can be."THAT IS NOW. THIS WAS THEN...GeeGee was found on the streets. Her hair was a matted mess, and ev...
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11-year-old's heroic act recognized with award in her honor - SNN News

SARASOTA COUNTY - The heroic act of an 11-year-old is being recognized with an award in her honor. 11-YEAR-OLD Rilee Beisler died in May when she tried saving her two puppies during a house fire at the Sun N Fun RV Resort in Sarasota. "The Humanitarian award was created by HSSC after we heard about the tragic story with Rilee and her trying to resc...
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PAWSITIVE PRESS | Happenings & Happy Tails | JULY 2021

WILL YOU OPEN YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME?We celebrated another record-breaking month in June with 214 adoptions. HSSC is now on track to exceed our lifesaving goal for the year - saving more animals than ever before in our 69-year history. Our back-to-back adoption records in May and June were possible because of our growing foster program. Collectiv...
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Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler is BACK and at our Fur Fun Summer Camp

Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler is BACK and at our Fur Fun Summer Camp. Watch his latest visit on Facebook by clicking the photo below! Video Sponsored by Reyna's Taqueria.
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A Note of Gratitude | Down Dogs & Cat Cows Yoga Night

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever Down Dogs & Cat Cows Yoga Night at the Humane Society of Sarasota County. It was fun and successful, raising more than $1500 for the shelter cats and dogs. We hope to make this a recurring event--possibly once a quarter--so stay tuned for future dates.Congratulations to the winners of the r...
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Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler came to visit to HSSC

Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler came to visit our newly renovated facility. Check out the video from his recent visit on Facebook by clicking the linked photo below! Video sponsored by The Artful Giraffe. 
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Pet Fire Safety Day with the Sarasota County Fire Department & HSSC

Check out our safety video with the Sarasota County Fire Department to discuss safety tips for Pet Fire Safety Day. Click the photo below! The most important rule is: Always have a plan!  For more information on health and safety for you and your pet, visit our Pet Health & Safety page at https://hssc.org/pets/health-and-saf...
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"The Humane Society of Sarasota County is trying to connect you with your new best furry friend." -SNN News Suncoast Network

"If you're thinking about adopting, this is the weekend to let love in to your home," said Senior Director of Philanthropy, Autumn Steiner. The Humane Society of Sarasota County is partnering with the Best Friends Animal Society to help Suncoast shelter pets find their furever homes. "This adoption event starts tomorrow, Friday July 9th, and we're ...
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Let Love In at the Best Friends National Adoption Event JULY 9–10 with HSSC

Get ready to Let Love In with the Humane Society of Sarasota County and Best Friends Animal Society. The national adoption event, Let Love In, brings together animal welfare organizations, like ours, across the country to help us all save more lives by connecting adoptable animals with their future families. Starting July 9–10, go to https://hssc.o...
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FUR THE RECORD 2021 Spring Newsletter

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In February, the Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrated our 69th birthday. While we have experienced nearly 70 springtimes as an organization, the birth and growth that accompanies the season is still a marvel to us. We are also in awe of our new building and all the space we have now to care for animals, from the bottle babies whose eyes are...
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Down Dogs & Cat Cows Yoga Night | JULY 22 at HSSC

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Fitness with a furry twist. Instructors Janet Boyden and Elizabeth Seymour will lead a combination yoga/pilates class in HSSC's brand-new Education & Training Center. We'll burn some calories and get our zen on, then celebrate a great workout with wine and light bites. Expect some shelter pets to join the fun too. Space is limited, so sign up t...
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Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $50,000 grant to HSSC

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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...
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HSSC Unveils New Sensory Garden

  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...
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HSSC's TLC Program Featured on SNN

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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 ...
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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY
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