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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.

11/08/2024

This is a little bit different, we are showcasing a duo of best friends! Meet Moonbow and Licorice! Moonbow (pictured first) is 24 weeks old and weighs 7 pounds. Licorice is also 24 weeks old and weighs 7 pounds. Both boys have been at the shelter for over 19 weeks. They aren’t bonded but, they would love to go home together. Moonbow and Licorice are very playful and independent. They are looking for their forever home where they can romp and play as they please.

11/08/2024

Oslo, Seashell, Pebbles, and Kronk are patiently waiting to meet you at the Yard Stop annual fall sale! Come see us at 4160 Hwy 40, Ocala Fl from 10-2 today AND tomorrow! 🐾 💚

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s adoptable pups, and check out the Adoption Event at Botero Carts tomorrow as well!

11/08/2024

11/07/2024

It’s Shelter Appreciation Week, and this we are so grateful for our wonderful staff at the Humane Society of Marion County! Our staff are so dedicated to serving and protecting the homeless animals of our community. Thank you for all that you do for the shelter!

11/06/2024

How can you sign up?

1) Visit https://thehsmc.org/volunteer/
2) Read the Volunteer Handbook.
3) Complete the Volunteer Quiz. Upon successfully completing the quiz, you will be sent a volunteer application via email (within 72 hours).
4) Sign up for a Volunteer Orientation on your application.
5) Attend Orientation. You're now a level one volunteer. CONGRATULATIONS!

Ages 14 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult (21+) who is also a volunteer.
Ages 16 and 17 must have a completed guardian consent form.

11/05/2024

Do your kids need plans for Fall Break? Do you want to expand your children's education while on break and meet animals? Do your children love games, crafts, and activities? Are your children in 1st to 5th Grade? Our Fall Camp still has some space left for your children!

Sign up by clicking the link: https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/70071-fall-camp

11/05/2024

We will be at Botero Carts Ocala for our Adoption Event this Saturday! Want to join our raffle? Click here: https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/events/77953-wheels-for-wags-golf-cart-drawing

11/04/2024

My name is Louisiana, and I'm seven months old. I was found out in the woods with my four siblings, and we were all very ill. The kind lady who rescued us worked so very hard to make us healthy again. Unfortunately, three of my siblings crossed the Rainbow Bridge in spite of her efforts. My sister has been adopted, and now I'm looking for my forever home, too! I'm shy at first and little kids scare me, but I do love tummy rubs and to be scratched between my ears. I'd be good with another cat, but I haven't met a dog yet. Please come and meet me at the Petco Adoption Center!

We have four Cat Adoption Centers besides our shelter:

Petco (4475 SW 40th Ave) Our Cat Adoption Center is open Monday - Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

PetSmart (3500 SW College Rd). Our Cat Adoption Center is open 7 days a week from 3:00PM to 6:00PM.

Pet Sense (3438 E Silver Springs Blvd) Our Cat Adoption Center is open Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Pet Supermarket (2023 E Silver Springs Blvd) Our Cat Adoption Center is open Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

For more information on Adopting please check out our Website: https://thehsmc.org/animals-for-adoption/

11/03/2024

Sedi has now been at the Humane Society of Marion County for over a year. Sedi is still available for adoption.

11/02/2024

We are still at the Appleton Museum of Art til 2:00! Check out our kittens available for Adoption on Free First Saturday!

11/02/2024

October was truly a spook-tacular good month! We Adopted 104 animals to their furever families, and returned 3 animals back to their owner despite having Hurricane Milton! BISSELL Pet Foundation, BISSELL, and Cathy Bissell were so unbelievably generous and not only reduced our pricing but sponsored some of our animal's adoption fees. We are so grateful for our community!

11/01/2024

Hi! I'm Squeaky, I am about 5 months old. I am super affectionate, cuddly, and a major love bug! I may be only 5.5 pounds, but I am full of so much love. If you take me home today, I promise to be your best friend.

10/31/2024

Last week, we held our 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Event open to the public! We are incredibly thankful for all of our amazing sponsors without their generosity we wouldn't be able to host this spook-tacular event. Also, our vendors are incredible. Thank you for coming out and celebrating with us. Lastly, we can't forget to thank everyone who attended Howl-o-ween and joined us for this annual party of ghoulish delight. Bart Blessing - State Farm Agent, Jenkins Subaru of Ocala, Ocala Tractor, Jeep Air, The Krafty Kettle, Richard Schreiber, Day and Day CPA, Honda of Ocala, SouthState Bank, and Champion Pest Management.

10/31/2024

Yesterday, we were honored to be invited to attend the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Marion County Animal Services Shelter! The Shelter is set to finish in December of 2025! We are so incredibly excited and enamored for Marion County Animal Services!

10/30/2024

Join us tomorrow with your costumes on for a FREE nail trim at your wellness or sick exam!

Address

701 NW 14th Road
Ocala, FL
34475

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13528737387

Website

http://www.theHSMC.org/

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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.

Check out our semi-annual ART FOR ANIMALS-Tattoo Charity Event this Saturday, hostedFist City Tattoottoo at 10am.

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

Happy National Dog Day! Check out a video we made of one of our favorite shelter dogs, Mellie! Did you know you can help us help more animals like Mellie by donating? We are participating in the 33 hours of giving with #Give4Marion this September! https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/humane-society-of-marion-county-inc

Introducing Catzilla and Karen Kingsbury, four-month-old best friends! They would love a home with patient people and no small children. We say "patient" because Catzilla was a feral boy and may take time to trust; on the other hand, Karen is a wild child and promises her new family several sleepless nights! Polite dogs are a possibility. Please come and meet them at the Petco Adoption Center!

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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.