Jacksonville Humane Society

8464 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32216

Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Jacksonville Humane Society in Jacksonville, FL

The Jacksonville Humane Society is a humane society located in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County, roughly 6 miles northwest of downtown Jacksonville, with its adoption center at 8464 Beach Blvd. It provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need while engaging the community to help end the killing of abandoned and orphaned shelter animals, and describes itself as the largest pet adoption facility in Jacksonville. The organization offers adoption of dogs and cats, including working cats and community pets, along with fostering, education programs, veterinary services, and pet owner assistance. Ten other animal shelters and rescues also serve Duval County, FL alongside the Jacksonville Humane Society.

Before you go

Adopting from Jacksonville Humane Society

Adoption process

Visitors browse available pets online or come to the Adoption Center in person, then meet with an adoption counselor (an online waitlist can reserve a spot); adopters must be at least 18, bring a current ID plus cash or card, and bring a leash/collar for dogs or a carrier for cats, with the process taking about an hour.

Service area: Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County) area
County: Duval County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats