Nassau Humane Society
Our Mission
Nassau Humane Society improves the lives of homeless animals in our community by providing them shelter and compassionate care. We are dedicated to the vision of a loving home for every pet.
Our History and Community
For over 25 years, we have served the pets and people of Amelia Island, North Florida, and South Georgia. As a community-powered nonprofit, our work is made possible entirely by the neighbors, volunteers, and donors who stand with us to address animal welfare challenges like overpopulation.
How We Help
We provide more than just a roof; we offer a safe haven where animals receive medical care, enrichment, and love until they find their forever families. We never euthanize for space or financial reasons, and we actively widen our circle of care to support animals in need from surrounding, overcrowded facilities. Our operations are supported by our adoption center, a dedicated pet food bank, and our resale stores, which directly fund our lifesaving mission.
Your Partner in Adoption
We love bringing pets and people together, and our adoption process is designed to thoughtfully match each animal with the best home for their individual needs. Whether you are looking for a playful puppy or a sweet senior cat, our staff and volunteers are here to help you find your perfect forever friend.
Join Our Family
We invite you to experience the joy of adoption by visiting our center to meet our furry friends—no appointment is necessary. If you are ready to make a difference, we welcome you to join our community of volunteers, fosters, and supporters. Together, we can ensure every homeless pet gets the loving future they deserve.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 13, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 30+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Clean facilities
- Staff kindness and dedication
- Operational friction regarding intake/surrender processes
Coverage We Reviewed
Fernandina Observer
8/7 - Free Biscuits Foundation to host Puppy Palooza, a family-friendly fundraiser to keep dogs and families together - Fernandina Observer
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- Free Biscuits Foundation, a Nassau County-based nonprofit dedicated to keeping dogs with the families who love them, will host its flagship fundraising event, Puppy …
WJXT
6/24 - 9 puppies found abandoned on Heckscher Drive; foster homes urgently needed
Nine puppies were found abandoned on the side of Heckscher Drive near Amelia Island State Park, and Nassau Humane Society is asking the public for help.
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10/10 - 🐾❤️ ONE LAST BIG THANK YOU! ❤️🐾 From our incredible Title Sponsor to our Friends of BARKTOBERFEST, and every business, individual, and community partner in between — THANK YOU! BARKTOBERFEST simply wouldn’t be possible without your generosity, kindness, and support. We are so grateful to everyone who has helped bring this event to life and, most importantly, helped us make a difference for the homeless animals in our care. 🐶🐱 Now, let’s celebrate! 🎉🍻 We hope you’ll join us TODAY from 12–4 PM at Mocama Beer Company for BARKTOBERFEST 2026! 🌦️ RAIN OR SHINE — THE FUN IS ON! #Barktoberfest2026 #NassauHumaneSociety #ThankYouSponsors #communitysupportingcommunity
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10/9 - 🐾 DOG OF THE WEEK: BAMBI! 🐾 Bambi is just over 3 years old and has been waiting more than 500 days for his second chance. 💙 He’s playful, sweet, loving, smart and does great in playgroups with other dogs. He originally came to us from another shelter, and after all this time, we would love nothing more than to see him finally find his forever home. ✨ Bambi will be at BARKTOBERFEST tomorrow along with several of his shelter friends — and ALL adoptions are FREE! Come meet Bambi, fall in love, and help us make his 500+ day wait finally come to an end. 🐶🏡 #DogOfTheWeek #Bambi #BARKTOBERFEST #AdoptLocal #NassauHumaneSociety
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10/9 - ONE. MORE. DAY! 🍻🐾🎉 Even Ron Swanson is impressed. 😂 We are officially ONE DAY AWAY from BARKTOBERFEST 2026, and let us tell you… this year’s silent auction is something SPECIAL! 🤩 From incredible getaways and one-of-a-kind experiences to amazing gift baskets and BIG-ticket items, there’s something for everyone! 🔥 The silent auction is LIVE NOW! Register, browse, and start bidding TODAY! You don’t even have to attend BARKTOBERFEST to win! (Link in bio) 📅 Saturday, October 10 | 12–4 PM 📍 Mocama Beer Company 🎟️ FREE to attend | Rain or Shine! Every bid helps us save lives at Nassau Humane Society. ❤️🐾 ⏰ Bidding closes tomorrow at 3:30 PM! Don’t just admire it, BID ON IT! 🛍️🐶 #Barktoberfest2026 #NassauHumaneSociety #SilentAuction #AmeliaIsland #FernandinaBeach
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10/8 - 💙 A little help. A LOT of heart! 🐾 BARKTOBERFEST wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our incredible community! A HUGE thank-you to our Friends of Barktoberfest sponsors for helping us make this year’s celebration possible. Your support means so much to us and, most importantly, to the homeless animals counting on us. ❤️ Please join us in showing these wonderful local businesses and supporters some love! 🍻 BARKTOBERFEST 2026 📅 Saturday, October 10 | 12–4 PM 📍 Mocama Beer Company 🎟️ FREE to attend!
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10/8 - ☔🐾 RAIN OR SHINE, BARKTOBERFEST IS ON! 🐾☔ Bucatini & Ravioli have their raincoats ready, and so do we! 💙🐶🐱 We’re keeping a VERY close eye on the weather and have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare for whatever Mother Nature sends our way! While we may need to adjust a few activities, BARKTOBERFEST is moving forward! 🎉 We hope you’ll grab your raincoat, bring your friends, and join us for an afternoon of fun, all for a wonderful cause! 📅 Saturday, October 10 | 12–4 PM 📍 Mocama Beer Company, Fernandina Beach 🎟️ FREE admission! 💙 Can’t make it? You can still make a difference! Our online silent auction is LIVE, with incredible items up for grabs! Bid from anywhere and help us raise much-needed funds for the homeless animals at Nassau Humane Society. (Link in bio) 🌦️ We’ll continue sharing updates as we get closer to Saturday, so stay tuned! A little rain won’t stop us from saving lives! 🐾💙 #Barktoberfest2026 #NassauHumaneSociety #RainOrShine #FernandinaBeach #AmeliaIsland
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10/7 - 🐾 Cat of the Week: Maggie! 🐾 Gorgeous tortie girl Maggie is almost 5 years old and is back with us after being adopted as a kitten. She can be a little shy at first, but once she warms up, her playful and loving personality shines. 💕 She loves playing fetch with her pom-poms, sneaking in a nap mid-play, and spending time with her people. If you’re looking for a sweet, loving and playful girl, come meet Maggie today! 🐱✨ We are open seven days a week from 11-5 PM.
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10/6 - The dogs are loving the rain… we’re a little less excited. 🌧️🐾 With Saturday’s forecast, we’re exploring options for a 30’ x 40’ event tent for BARKTOBERFEST and hoping someone in our community may have a connection. Because the tent needs to be installed on concrete, it requires special anchoring/ballasting, which makes the available rental options considerably more expensive than a typical setup. Do you know a local tent rental company, event company, organization or business that may be able to help with a tent this size and safely install it on concrete? We have until 11 AM tomorrow to secure our current rental option, so if you have a lead, please send us a message or tag someone below as soon as possible. Either way, BARKTOBERFEST is still happening Saturday, rain or shine! We’re just working through the best setup for the weather. ❤️🐾 📅 Saturday, October 10 ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 Mocama Beer Company Please share — the right connection may be one share away!
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10/6 - 💙 THIS is what community looks like. 💙 More than 200 local businesses, organizations and individual donors came together to help make this year’s BARKTOBERFEST Silent Auction something truly incredible. From gift cards and experiences to getaways, dining, self-care, one-of-a-kind items and SO much more — every donation represents someone in our community saying YES to helping the dogs and cats of Nassau Humane Society. 🐾 To every business, donor and friend who contributed: THANK YOU. We simply could not do this without you, and we are so grateful for the incredible community that continues to show up for our animals year after year. ❤️ And there’s still time to get in on the fun! 👀 Our Silent Auction is OPEN NOW, with bidding continuing through BARKTOBERFEST this Saturday, October 10 at Mocama Beer Company! 📱 Register, browse and start bidding now — and remember, you don’t have to attend BARKTOBERFEST to win! (Link in bio) Every bid helps us save lives. 🐶🐱 #BARKTOBERFEST #NassauHumaneSociety #SilentAuction #SupportLocal #SaveLives AmeliaIsland
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10/6 - Meet our Pets of the Week: Bambi & Maggie! 🐾💙 Bambi is a sweet, energetic 3-year-old pup with a huge smile and a fun-loving personality, while Maggie is a beautiful 4½-year-old tortie looking for a calm, patient home where she can settle in and shine. We’ll be highlighting each of them individually throughout the week, so stay tuned and get to know these two deserving pets a little better! 🐶🐱 Come meet Bambi and Maggie at Nassau Humane Society! We are open seven days a week from 11-5 PM. 639 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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10/5 - 🚨 THIS SATURDAY! 🚨 BARKTOBERFEST is almost here! 🐾🍻🎉 Take a look back at some of the fun from last year — and get ready to do it all again this Saturday, October 10 from 12–4 PM at Mocama Beer Company! Come out for an afternoon packed with: 🐶 Adoptable pets 🎶 Live music 🎯 Games & activities 🍺 Cold drinks 🎨 Face painting 🛍️ Silent auction 🐾 Our BARKTOBERFEST Pawsport 💦 Dunk Tank …and plenty more! Admission is FREE, so grab your friends, bring the family and come spend the afternoon supporting the dogs and cats of Nassau Humane Society. ❤️ ☀️🌧️ RAIN OR SHINE — BARKTOBERFEST IS ON! 📅 Saturday, October 10 ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 Mocama Beer Company 🎟️ FREE admission Every drink, bid, game, purchase and donation helps us continue caring for homeless animals in our community. We can’t wait to see you THIS SATURDAY! 🐾💙 #Barktoberfest #NassauHumaneSociety #AmeliaIsland #FernandinaBeach #SupportLocalAnimals
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10/3 - THE BARKTOBERFEST SHIRTS ARE HERE! 🐾🍺 And we are OBSESSED. 😍 Bucatini & Ravioli are officially Barktoberfest-ready, and this year’s limited-edition tees have arrived just in time! A huge thank you to Bill Ivins, who designed our BARKTOBERFEST shirt for the second year in a row. We love seeing his artwork bring our event — and our favorite mascot duo — to life! And another big thank you to P5 Productions for once again doing such an amazing job bringing Bill’s design to the shirts. They always make our Barktoberfest merch look so good! 👏 🐾 Available in navy and charcoal 🐾 Available at BARKTOBERFEST while supplies last 📅 Saturday, October 10 | 12–4 PM 📍 Mocama Beer Co. Come for the dogs. Stay for the fun. Leave with the shirt. 😎
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10/2 - 🎯💦 THE DUNK TANK VICTIMS HAVE BEEN REVEALED! 💦🎯 Who’s ready to take their best shot at some VERY familiar faces at BARKTOBERFEST?! 👀😂 Taking their turn in the hot seat — or should we say the wet seat — will be: 💦 Mayor James Antun 💦 Local activist, Mac Morriss 💦 Local legend, Paul Lore — a man who has literally rowed across oceans 🌊🚣 💦 Joyce Tuten — Fernandina Beach City Commissioner and member of the Nassau Humane Society Board of Directors Come cheer them on, heckle them lovingly and, most importantly, DUNK THEM FOR THE DOGS & CATS! 🐾💦 📅 Saturday, October 10 ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 Mocama Beer Company Grab your friends, bring your best throwing arm and come spend the afternoon with us at BARKTOBERFEST! 🍻🐶🐱 #BARKTOBERFEST #NassauHumaneSociety #FernandinaBeach #AmeliaIsland #DunkTank DunkForTheDogs SupportLocalPets
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