St. Augustine Humane Society

08/25/2024

Huh??

https://fb.watch/tYZA7jZ7TR/

08/24/2024

St. Augustine Humane Society's Community Relations Director Lynn Washington, Pin Up Paws calendar dog Sookie, and Andrea, her foster mom through Swamp Haven Rescue, were on WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX's River City Live Pawsing for Pets segment.

Sookie is a 13-year-old female who was left at a shelter eight months ago and has fought and won battles with kidney disease, hypertension, malnourishment, and medical neglect. She is house-trained and cat-friendly and described by her caretakers at Swamp Haven as a "hungry house plant that likes to snuggle."

Sookie has had every senior test imaginable and is ready for her forever home. St. Augustine Humane Society's task this week is to help find this wonderful senior lady a forever home. If you want to learn more about Sookie, call (904) 392-3416.

Sookie, a 13 year old dog that was left at a shelter eight months ago. She does not move around as fast as she once did due to arthritis in her back and legs, but she still has the spirit of a warrior. Sookie has fought and won battles with kidney disease, hypertension, malnourishment, and medical n...

08/22/2024

A message from our Executive Director, Carolyn Smith.

We know there are many worthwhile organizations and it isn't always easy deciding to whom you want to contribute. Checking a charity's credentials for transparency and best practices can be done by reviewing them on Candid (Guidestar) and Charity Navigator.

Only 5% of U.S. nonprofits hold a seal of transparency, and just 15% of those holders achieve the highest level of transparency - the PLATINUM SEAL. Less than 1 percent of U.S. nonprofits have earned the Platinum Seal, and St. Augustine Humane Society is among that elite group.

Charity Navigator is the largest and most utilized charity evaluator in the U.S. It provides insights into a nonprofit's financial stability and adherence to best practices for accountability and transparency.

St. Augustine Humane Society has achieved a 4-star rating, the highest available.

Take a look at our platinum rating with Candid (formerly Guidestar) at www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/38d81d87-c17b-4219-b34e-41123fb03b12 and our 4-star rating with Charity Navigator at www.charitynavigator.org/ein/591324680.

08/20/2024

Become a Pin Up Paws Party sponsor!

We have various sponsorship opportunities available for our 14th Annual Pin Up Paws Party, which will be held on Thursday, October 24th, at The White Room, 1 King St.

The Pin Up Paws Campaign is the largest fundraising effort the Humane Society hosts each year. All the money raised will directly benefit our lifesaving programs and resources, which provide care to the pets who need it most.

To learn more, go to https://staughumane.org/pinuppaws.html and click on the link to the Event Sponsorship Form.

08/17/2024

Our Community Relations Director, Lynn Washington, spoke at the Homeless Coalition St Johns County's monthly Neighborhood Watch community meeting this month.

Lynn spoke to the residents about future pet ownership, the role of the Humane Society, and how we help our community and pets. He distributed 2024 Pin Up Paws calendars and discussed volunteering and fundraising opportunities.

The Homeless Coalition provides innovative programs to assist the most chronically homeless families with children in St. Johns County getting off the street and on the road to self-sufficiency.

08/15/2024

We partner with The Street Dog Coalition to offer veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness at no charge.

Our team donates their weekends to serve these pets' medical needs. Free services include exams, vaccines, flea and tick prevention, microchips, and pet food. We also ensure that spay-neuter surgery is available.

The Street Dog Coalition's mission is "to provide free medical care and related services to pets of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness using a One Health approach to street medicine."

08/14/2024

"Tulsa Fire Department released a video showing the dangers of keeping lithium-ion batteries like the one seen here within reach of pets or children. All pets safely evacuated the house during the fire."

Tulsa Fire Department released a video showing the dangers of keeping lithium-ion batteries like the one seen here within reach of pets or children. All pets safely evacuated the house during the fire. (Credit: Tulsa Fire Department)

08/12/2024

Hurricane season is starting to get more active.

Be prepared for hurricane season, and include your pets in your storm plan. Learn more at www.ready.gov/pets and create a storm kit for your pet.

You can pick up a Hurricane Preparedness Guide at the St. Augustine Humane Society, 1665 Old Moultrie Rd.

"If you have a plan in place for you and your pets, you will likely encounter less difficulty, stress and worry when you need to make a decision during an emergency. If local officials ask you to evacuate, that means your pet should evacuate too.”

08/09/2024

We have Pin Up Paws Sweet Things sponsorship opportunities!

Our 2024 Auction will feature 100 items, including adventures, experiences, jewelry, restaurant cards, and more. It will run for four weeks.

By donating to the auction, you are supporting the lifesaving programs and resources we offer to the pets and citizens of St. Johns County. If you would like to donate to the auction, please fill out the form at https://staughumane.org/pinuppaws.html.

08/08/2024

Insecticides, repellents, and citronella products are toxic to your pets. Keep these far out of their reach!

08/07/2024

Two months, two pounds, it's time to spay and neuter.

At the St. Augustine Humane Society, our mission includes preventing pet overpopulation. We offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries year-round in our clinic, which is trained by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance Clinic. It's the only one of its kind in St. Johns County.

Learn more at https://staughumane.org/lowcostspayneuter/spayneuterclinic.html. Call us at (904) 829-2737 with questions or to schedule your pet.

08/04/2024

Must be a Florida dog in August. 🔥🔥🔥

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08/03/2024

A microchip is a crucial step to protecting your pet.

A tag on a pet’s collar is a good start, but it’s not enough. Microchips help reunite lost pets with their owners. Get your pet microchipped for just $18 with lifetime registration.

No appointment is necessary. You can walk in Tuesday through Friday at 1665 Old Moultrie Rd. from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. We’re closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30.

08/02/2024

We have Pin Up Paws sponsorship opportunities!

Get ready for the 2025 Pin Up Paws Calendar, which will showcase two exclusive sponsorship ads each month.

With only 24 coveted spots available, they fill up fast. Don't miss out on the opportunity to have your business prominently featured in next year's calendar—secure your spot early!

By purchasing a sponsored space in our calendar, you are supporting the lifesaving programs and resources we offer to the pets and citizens of St. Johns County.

Learn more at https://staughumane.org/pinuppaws.html.

07/31/2024

We are grateful to Paradise Poochie, Saint Augustine, for obtaining a large donation of cat food by Earthborn Holistic Pet Food from Southeast Pet, their distributor, for our Pet Food Pantry.

Our Pet Food Pantry distributes over 2,000 pounds of pet food monthly to families every Friday under our pavilion. We are always in need of pet food donations.

Due to the current economic conditions, the number of families relying on the SAHS pet food pantry to help them feed their pets has dramatically increased over the last year.

Please consider scheduling your own pet food drive, picking up some extra food the next time you shop, or purchasing it from an online retailer! Any brand of dry or wet food is welcome.

You can drop off donations under our pavilion or mail them to us.
St. Augustine Humane Society
1665 Old Moultrie Rd.
St. Augustine 32084.

07/28/2024

Squeak = please throw the ball.

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07/27/2024

Want to help the St. Augustine Humane Society?

Please nominate us for Virbac's Every Pet Project, and we could receive a $2,500 donation! We love Virbac's pet products.

https://us.virbac.com/home/everypetproject.html

07/26/2024

At the St. Augustine Humane Society, we strive to eliminate the need for families to relinquish their pets to shelters, enabling pets to live happily and healthfully in their homes.

We offer a wellness clinic, pet food pantry, low-cost spay and neuter, and more. Learn more at www.staughumane.org.

07/24/2024

"Recently, St. Augustine Humane wrapped its Sweet Things 2025 Calendar Contest. One of the winners in the contest was Mable. Pictured is Mable and her mom, Ashlee.

Mable is a 3 year old American Bulldog who was adopted by Ashlee in February 2024, from a shelter. When Ashlee first met Mable, she (Mable) was heartworm positive, thin and missing most of her fur. After months of TLC, and great veterinary care, Mable is doing great, and just recently was a top vote getter in the Sweet Things calendar contest.

You can check out all of the calendar contestants at www.pinuppaws.com. You will see that the contest fundraising goal was missed by a smidge. Just like Mable, St. Augustine Humane is NOT done.

Donations can be made at the St. Augustine Humane Society’s website, www.staughumane.com. Another way to help is if you have available time, St Augustine Humane is always looking for volunteers such as Ashlee, who has been volunteering with St Augustine Humane since 2021.

St. Augustine Humane does not received direct government funding, and cannot keep up its service to the community without private donors and volunteers. That’s why St. Augustine Humane is saying thank you to everyone that donated to all the pets, the owners of those pets, and all the volunteers that put in the time to make all St. Augustine Humane Society’s efforts successful."

https://www.news4jax.com/river-city-live/2024/07/23/pawsing-for-pets-with-st-augustine-humane-on-the-hunt-for-volunteers/

Kitten season is currently underway, a biannual period marked by a surge in kitten births. During this time, the St. Augustine Humane Society (SAHS) experiences a significant increase in calls from individuals seeking advice on kittens or litters they have discovered.

07/23/2024

Make plans now to attend the 14th Annual Pin Up Paws Party on Thursday, October 24th, at The White Room, 1 King St.

The Pin Up Paws Campaign is the largest fundraising effort the Humane Society hosts each year. All the money raised will directly benefit our lifesaving programs and resources, which provide care to the pets who need it most.

Our PUP Parties are always fun, and this year will be no exception, with a Sweet Things Party theme. There will be a dinner, complimentary wine, a silent auction, a cash bar, a wine pull, and cool jazz by The House Cats quartet! Each guest will receive a copy of the new sweet dessert-inspired 2025 calendar.

Tickets are $145 per person and are available online and at the front desk of St. Augustine Humane Society, 1665 Old Moultrie Rd. Learn more and reserve your spot today at www.PUPparty.org.

07/21/2024

A retired dog never forgets. 🤣

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07/20/2024

Stay in touch with the St. Augustine Humane Society with our newsletter! Sign up today at http://bit.ly/SAHSnewsletter.

07/18/2024

Thank you, St. Augustine, and congratulations, Katherine, on her second win as our calendar cover! She was our first cat calendar cover last year and our first multi-year calendar cover pet!

Our much-anticipated 2025 “SWEET THINGS” Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest came to an exciting close on Wednesday night! Congratulations to all of our winners and contestants! Thank you all for your support and donations!

Katherine has won the coveted first place, raising $4,920 for us, and will be our 2025 Pin Up Paws calendar cover! Cupcake, another feline contestant, came in second place, raising $4,665

We'll feature the following twelve pets in a month on the calendar. Visit the contest site at www.pinuppaws.com to see all these great competitors. Together, the participants raised a total of $36,039!

The money raised helps support our charity clinic, which serves pets in our community. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for their efforts and your support.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, Columbia Restaurant and Clear Channel Outdoor, for their generous support.

07/17/2024

It ain't over 'til it's over! Vote NOW!

Our 2025 "SWEET THINGS" Pin-Up-Paws Calendar contest ends Wednesday night, July 17th, at 8:00 p.m.

Vote now at www.PinUpPaws.com. For every $1 raised, your favorite pet will receive one vote.

First place: The 2025 Cover Pet gets a professional photo shoot with award-winning photographer Addison Fitzgerald.

In addition to the photo shoot, the first-place winner will receive two tickets to the Pin Up Paws Party on October 24th, a $100 gift certificate to the Columbia Restaurant, and two copies of the 2025 "SWEET THINGS" Pin Up Paws Calendar.

The 12 second-place winners will be featured on one of the months. They will receive a professional photo shoot with Addison Fitzgerald, a $50 gift certificate to the Columbia Restaurant, and two copies of the calendar.

07/15/2024

Last chance to vote! 🇺🇸🦮🐕‍🦺🐶🐈🐈‍⬛🇺🇸

Our 2025 "SWEET THINGS” Pin-Up-Paws Calendar contest ends Wednesday night, July 17th, at 8:00 p.m.

Visit www.PinUpPaws.com to cast your vote. For every $1 raised, your favorite pet will receive one vote.

The end of the contest is always a race to the finish, so don't wait until the last minute to get your votes in! We appreciate all of your help, and your support is how we provide care to pets who need it most!

07/14/2024

A husky with the voice of an angel. ❤️

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07/12/2024

"Summer is, in many ways, awesome for pets. After months of rain and cold, dogs can romp at the beach and laze in the grass. Cats can bake in a sunny spot by a favorite window.

But more extreme weather can also be stressful for pet parents: How do you safely exercise an active dog in the humid July heat?" Learn more at the link in this gift article from the Washington Post.

Here’s how to prioritize their safety without ruining the fun.