Humane Society of North Central Florida
Our Mission
The Humane Society of North Central Florida is dedicated to eliminating the needless euthanasia of healthy and treatable pets in our region. We believe every animal deserves a genuine second chance at a happy life.
Our Story
Formed in 2018 by the merger of several long-standing local rescue organizations, we combined our strengths to better serve pets and their owners in Alachua County. With over 50 years of collective experience, we have streamlined our resources to build a sustainable, no-kill community for North Central Florida.
How We Save Lives
As a private, independent 501(c)(3) organization, we operate a limited-intake, no-kill rescue shelter. Our dedicated team and foster network care for animals transferred from municipal shelters, providing them with comprehensive medical attention, behavioral support, and daily enrichment. We are fully funded by our generous donors, community volunteers, and thrift store supporters.
Your Next Best Friend
We believe in creating lifetime matches between pets and the people who love them. Our compassionate adoption team is here to guide you through a transparent, supportive process, ensuring you find the perfect companion for your family. We focus on getting to know each animal's unique personality and history to ensure a successful, lasting connection.
Meet Your Match
Are you ready to welcome a new member into your home? We invite you to browse our current list of adoptable cats and dogs on our website or visit our campus in Gainesville to meet our wonderful animals. Your decision to adopt not only changes one life forever, it helps us continue our vital work for the next animal in need.
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7/31 - Purrs & Tales brings kids and cats together — one page at a time
The goal of this program is to help children get more comfortable with reading, understand how to treat animals with compassion and learn about what a shelter is.
7/12 - Humane Society ask community to foster kittens amid intake increase
The Humane Society of North Central Florida is asking the community to step up as kitten season continues to bring more cats and kittens through its doors.
6/23 - Humane Society of North Central Florida Closes Kennel Area Due to Heat, Needs Dog Fosters - 352today
The Gainesville shelter desperately needs kind souls to foster, adopt or just take a dog out for the day and help beat the heat.
6/16 - Humane Society to host Adoption Days event on June 17-20
Dogs and cats available at four-day event.
5/22 - Humane Society of North Central Florida rescues injured dog, updates his recovery
Humane Society of North Central Florida leaders said the dog, named Chicken Biscuit, arrived last month injured and underweight.
5/21 - Marion County leader holding grand opening for new animal shelter
Marion County animal shelters were looking to invest in creating a better home for these pets in need.
4/22 - “We’ve never done this so fast”: Community rallies to foster over 150 animals during wildfires
More than 150 animals were safely placed into foster homes after wildfires in Alachua County forced emergency evacuations at two local shelters Sunday.
4/19 - North Gainesville wildfire forces evacuations, multi-agency response
SR 121 and NW 53rd Avenue closed.
4/19 - Gator chapter congenital heart walk to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation
Families, students support children with heart disease at UF walk the University of Florida Gator Chapter Congenital Heart Walk brought together families and students Sunday morning to raise money and awareness for congenital heart disease, benefiting the Children’s Heart Foundation.
4/19 - Humane Society of North Central Florida make emergency call for fosters due to nearby brush fire
Leaders of the Humane Society of North Central Florida are asking for fosters shortly after a brush fire started near their shelter.
3/19 - Alachua County Pets: Bolo, Senzy, and Kitty Wu
Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
3/12 - Humane Society of North Central Florida Pets: Kimba, Tankie, and Tea
Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from the Humane Society of North Central Florida
3/10 - Humane Society hosts inaugural ‘Spring Book Sale’
Proceeds to support work at Humane Society of North Central Florida.
2/17 - Paw-fect Match Adoption Event Days on tap Feb. 18-21
Humane Society of North Central Florida to host four-day event starting Wednesday.
