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, healthy life.
Our History and Community
Born in 2018, our organization was formed when the leadership of Alachua County Humane Society, Gainesville Pet Rescue, and Helping Hands Pet Rescue joined forces to better serve our community. By uniting these long-standing local rescues, we streamline resources to provide superior care while maintaining our status as an independent, privately funded nonprofit.
How We Save Lives
As a limited-intake, no-kill shelter, we serve as a vital resource for pets transferred from municipal facilities across North Central Florida. Our comprehensive care model includes daily enrichment, professional veterinary services, and foster support, ensuring every animal is fully prepared for their transition into a forever home.
Your Partner in Adoption
We are committed to building sustainable, lifetime matches between pets and their new families. Our dedicated adoption counselors take the time to understand your needs and lifestyle, ensuring that every adoption is a joyful, lasting success for both you and your new companion.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are ready to meet your new best friend or looking for ways to support our work, we invite you to be part of our story. Explore our available cats and dogs online, visit us at our North Campus, or join our community of volunteers and supporters today.
- Efficient and affordable spay/neuter services
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Medical transparency concerns
9/15 - Humane Society named benefiting charity of 2026 UF Homecoming and Gator Growl
Partnership will unite Gator spirit with lifesaving support for local pets.
9/8 - North Central Florida Humane Society seeks help for 20 kittens battling ringworm
The Humane Society of North Central Florida is asking for help caring for 20 kittens battling ringworm.
8/24 - Raising Cane’s sells anniversary toys to support local animal shelters
30th Birthday Plush Puppy proceeds will support Humane Society of North Central Florida and Marion County.
8/14 - PHOTOS: Humane Society turns loose playful kittens at events to encourage a new view of shelter life - Alachua Chronicle
Curious kittens climbed around and over clay creations on Saturday, August 8, at the Humane Society of North Central Florida, purring and pressing dainty paws into participants’ unfinished works.
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.
