The History of Humane
Humane treatment of animals is evidenced in writings and drawings as far back as the time of the Egyptians, who showed an appreciation of the psychological qualities of animals. At
NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK
In 1996, The Humane Society of the United States founded National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week to acknowledge the role of animal shelters throughout the country. It’s also a week to
The Trumpeting call heard for miles
What’s that super loud “Call of the wild” that you just heard? Well, it might just be a Florida Sandhill Crane. They have one of the most distinctive calls of
Does this pumpkin suit make me look fat?
Big Bertha came to FHS as a stray on August 30th. She was 101lbs. She could barely walk. Every breath was a struggle. We ran bloodwork to make sure that
The Gala was a Success!
Sunday, October 2nd, animal lovers gathered at the Florida Agricultural Museum’s Caldwell Barn for a “Barn chic” gala to celebrate forty years of service to pets and people that Flagler
25 years Post-Puppy Mill
Twenty-five years ago this month….. Recently we’ve been talking so much about our forty-year anniversary. It was forty years ago this month that FHS opened our doors and we’ve been
Founders of FHS
“Nothing good comes easy.” “It takes a village.” “All things are possible if we believe.” Motivational quotes that I imagine the people who founded and built our shelter 40 years
St. Francis
Every year on or around October 4, Christians throughout the world celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with animal blessing services held throughout the United States and many other countries
Sperry and “Vovo”
This week’s article is a tribute to a special lady. The tribute is from Sperry, the now gray faced Shar-Pei/pit mix who has resided at the shelter for the better
Pet Superheroes
Superheroes are those men and women of the movie world that swoop in and save the day. We have everyday hero’s that help to save and rescue people during times