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Humane Society of Marion County Florida

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Humane Society of Marion County Florida

The mission of the Humane Society of Marion County, Inc. We have been serving homeless and neglected animals in Ocala and Marion County for 55+ years.
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HSMC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and protection of animals in Marion County, FL Our mission is to prevent cruelty, suffering and over-population of animals through education, housing and financial support. is to prevent cruelty, suffering, and overpopulation of animals through education, housing, and financial support. There are several ways that you can have a direct effec

t on the success of the Humane Society of Marion County. The Humane Society of Marion County is a non-profit no-kill shelter dedicated to the care and protection of animals in Marion County, Florida. We’ve come a long way since our humble beginnings in 1964 with a couple of foster homes and a few good people with a burden to care for these helpless creatures. The first facility, built-in 1979 was located about 15 miles west of Ocala off Hwy 200 in the blackjack woods where very few people lived. Today, this area is very heavily populated and continues to grow.

12/04/2024

The children at our Fall Camp drew portraits for a few of our shelter animals!

12/04/2024

We had so much fun at our Fall Camp last week! We are so excited for Winter Camp!

12/04/2024

12/03/2024

This Saturday, December 6th, we have a special Doggone Good Reading! First to Fifth Graders are welcome to join us as we celebrate the holidays with our shelter doggies! There are only a few spots left! Click the link to sign up: https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/68891-doggone-good-reading

We have our annual Winter Camp January 2nd and 3rd! First to Fifth Graders are invited to join us for Dog and Cat Day! We have animal interaction, crafts, activities, games, and more! Plus meet some of the animals at the Humane Society of Marion County. Click the link to sign up: https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/73010-winter-camp

Questions? Call 352-873-7387 ext 202 or email Ashley at [email protected]

12/03/2024

We have so much gratitude for the month of November! We did 150 Adoptions and returned 6 animals to their owner! This brings our 2024 Adoption total to 1,566! Want to bring a furry friend home for the holidays? Check out our adoptable animals on our website: https://thehsmc.org/animals-for-adoption/

12/03/2024

Winter Season 2025 kicks off with one of our favorite matches! Bring your four-legged friends for Polo for Pooches! Humane Society of Marion County Florida will be onsite as we kick off our Dude's Wishlist Drive collecting supplies to take care of the fur friends waiting for their furever homes.

Gates open at 12pm, Match starts at 1pm!!
Tailgate Tickets available online:
https://www.ocalapolo.com/tailgate-reservations.html

Theme: Pawty-time!
Food Truck: Michelle's Hot Dogs
Halftime: Best in Polo Dog Competition!

Matches are family friendly, well behaved dogs are welcome on leash. Don't worry if you don't know anything about horses or polo, come ready for a fun time tailgating with friends and we'll teach you the rest!

12/01/2024

We are at Silver Springs Park until 2:00 for the Jingle Tails adoption event! Come check out our tent and our 6 adoptable dogs!

11/30/2024

Meet Thunder Eclipse, the beautiful, black beauty. He is 2 years old and weighs 85 pounds. Thunder Eclipse is very sweet and loves to play with toys! He loves treats and will even show you how smart he is by doing tricks for treats. Thunder Eclipse does not like cats.

Come meet this beautiful (big) baby at the Humane Society of Marion County!

11/30/2024

We have some exciting news! We extended our Golf Cart Raffle into December!

We are partnered with Botero Carts Ocala! Botero Carts is providing a fully loaded LITHIUM powered golf cart that you can win by donating as little as $10! Click the link below to donate today. 100% of proceeds support the Humane Society of Marion County and the animals in their care.

https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/77953-wheels-for-wags-golf-cart-drawing

11/29/2024

Hello there, my name is Patches. I am a beautiful female calico cat. I am a year old and weigh 10 pounds. I’m a very shy girl. I will need a lot of patience and treats for me to have a trusting relationship with you. I can be brave and love to explore on my own time. I really love to sit on the catio at the Humane Society and look out the window. If you think I’m the cat for you please ask to see me today!

11/29/2024

We have a few upcoming Holiday events! On Sunday, we will have animals available for adoption at Jingle Tails! We will also have our annual Santa Paws event next Friday! Join us at Santa Paws for some family fun with adoptable animals and photos with Santa!

11/28/2024

We will be closed to the public today to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. Thank you for your understanding! We will resume normal business hours tomorrow from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2024

Holiday Parties can be stressful for pets with new visitors, loud noises, and increased activity. Changes in routine, such as kids being home from school or evening holiday gatherings, can also be confusing and overwhelming.

How to Plan Ahead for Pets During the Holidays
• Set up a quiet space where your pet can escape parties, visitors, and loud noises like fireworks. Provide enrichment such as chew toys, food puzzles, calming music, or white noise to help them relax.
• Ensure your pet has proper identification, such as a collar with tags or a microchip. Many pets get lost during holiday travel or when visitors come and go.
• If you are traveling and your pet is not joining you, reserve a boarding space or book a pet sitter well in advance. Visit the facility or introduce the sitter to your pets before your trip.
• If your pet is traveling with you, book pet-friendly accommodations. Bring familiar items to help your pet feel comfortable.
• When traveling, pack enough food and medications for your pet. If you are worried about how travel or holiday stress will affect your pet, talk to your veterinarian about possible medications or supplements.

*Text Credit: Dr. Laura Ansel, DVM *Picture Credit AKC

11/27/2024

PLEASE SHARE!
6th Annual Pet Adoption Sponsorship by TaMara York Broker/Owner of Engel & Völkers Ocala

We’re thrilled to announce that, for the 6th year, TaMara York of Engel & Völkers Ocala is proudly sponsoring the adoption fees at the Humane Society of Marion County! ❤️🐾

From November 25th to November 30th and again from December 18th to December 31st, TaMara will cover adoption fees for animals that are 7 months and older! It’s our way of helping our furry friends find their forever homes for the holidays.

Cats (7+ months): $0
Dogs (7+ months): $0

If you’ve been thinking of adding a new furry family member, there’s no better time to do it. Together, we can make this holiday season a special one for these lovable pets by giving them a warm, loving home. 🏠✨

Thank you to everyone who has supported this effort over the past six years. Your help allows us to continue finding homes for these wonderful animals. PLEASE SHARE!

Let’s make a difference together! Stop by the Humane Society of Marion County Florida and meet your new best friend today. 🐶🐱

11/26/2024

Nemo is still available for adoption at the HSMC!

Address

701 NW 14th Road
Ocala, FL
34475

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 18:00
Thursday	10:00 - 18:00
Friday	10:00 - 18:00
Saturday	10:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+13528737387

Website

http://www.theHSMC.org/

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The children at our Fall Camp drew portraits for a few of our shelter animals!

We have some exciting news! We extended our Golf Cart Raffle into December! We are partnered with Botero Carts Ocala! Botero Carts is providing a fully loaded LITHIUM powered golf cart that you can win by donating as little as $10! Click the link below to donate today. 100% of proceeds support the Humane Society of Marion County and the animals in their care. https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/77953-wheels-for-wags-golf-cart-drawing

Golf Cart Raffle

We're excited to partner with Botero Carts Ocala! Botero Carts is providing a fully loaded LITHIUM powered golf cart that you can win by donating as little as $10! Click the link below to donate today. 100% of proceeds support the Humane Society of Marion County and the animals in their care. https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/77953-wheels-for-wags-golf-cart-drawing

Get your tickets and save online on 10/22/24, or purchase at the door on 10/23/24! https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/73340-6th-annual-howl-o-ween.

Music for Mutts

Music for Mutts is the Humane Society's first annual benefit concert. It will be held at Silver Springs State Park in the Paradise Ballroom, from 5-9pm on November 2, 2024. The concert features our friends and animal lovers, Chad Brock and Noah Hunton. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit HSMC. Guests of Music for Mutts will enjoy and pawsitivily fabulous evening of music, food, a cash bar, and have an oppawrtunity to bid on silent auction items. Plus, you'll be helping to raise funds to rescue, care for, and adopt out homeless cats and dogs. Here's your chance to make a difference for animals in need. The concert is open to the public for ticket holders only. General admission tickets are $100 and V.I.P. experience tickets are $250 and include a glass bottom boat ride with special guests Chad Brock and Noah Hunton, access to a V.I.P. bar, and early admission to the silent auction items. Questions? Please call (352)873-7387 ext 212 or email [email protected] We are still looking for Sponsors for this Event! https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/74262-music-4-mutts

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Without your support, we wouldn't have been able to raise $3,370 with #Give4Marion! Thank you for all the posts you interacted with and shared. We would like to sincerely thank our community for every single donation we received. We are so grateful for The Juniper General Store and Silver Springs Pizza for hosting Dine and Donates to help increase donations. Thank you Community Foundation Ocala Marion County for hosting this wonderful fundraiser! #ThankfulThursday

Shelter Tour

Have you ever wanted to tour the Humane Society of Marion County? Watch the video below to take a virtual tour and see what we're all about! https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/humane-society-of-marion-county-inc Community Foundation Ocala Marion County #Give4Marion

Humane Education

We have many special Humane Education Programs geared toward inspiring compassion in the next generation. These programs include Doggone Good Reading, Meeting New Furrends, Camps, and specialized presentations for Pre-Kingergarten to 12th Grade. https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/humane-society-of-marion-county-inc Community Foundation Ocala Marion County

Give 4 Marion

With every donation we receive with #Give4Marion, we are one step closer to meeting our goal of improving our lobby and cat rooms. https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/humane-society-of-marion-county-inc Community Foundation Ocala Marion County

With every donation we receive at the Humane Society of Marion County, we are one step closer towards ending animal cruelty, suffering, and overpopulation of stray animals. https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/humane-society-of-marion-county-inc Community Foundation Ocala Marion County #Give4Marion

Tristan was one of our longest residents at the Humane Society of Marion County! As a No-Kill Shelter, we keep all animals until they are adopted. This is his adoption story! With your help, we are able to support our long-term residents. https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/humane-society-of-marion-county-inc Community Foundation Ocala Marion County #Give4Marion

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Our Story

The Humane Society of Marion County is a non-profit no-kill shelter dedicated to the care and protection of animals in Marion County, Florida. We have been serving homeless and neglected animals in Ocala and Marion County for over 40 years. We’ve come a long way since our humble beginnings in 1964 with a couple of foster homes and a few good people with a burden to care for these helpless creatures. The first facility, built in 1979 was located about 15 miles west of Ocala off Hwy 200 in the black jack woods where very few people lived. Today, this area is very heavily populated and continues to grow. Shown below is a picture of the first facility, taken shortly after the facility opened.

Our Shelter is home to many cats and dogs. We employ an application process to screen our potential adopters. This process is to ensure that the adopter and the adoptee are compatible and that both animal and humans have the best opportunity for a successful relationship.

Our Shelter receives many kittens and puppies that are just too young to thrive in a shelter environment and need the tender loving care of human attention to give them a good start. Some of these young ones come in with mama and litter mates, some are found abandoned and all alone. We take care of all medical care for these fosters. All you need to do is provide a warm, safe home with lots of kibble and hugs until they are old enough to be adopted.