Neuter Scooter for a Nickel
Halifax Humane Society is continuing to build momentum behind its “Neuter Scooter for a Nickel” campaign through a new partnership with Give Them Ten, the feline welfare movement dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation through education, outreach, and accessible spay/neuter resources. Since launching in April, the campaign has already resulted in more than 600 male cat […]
Halifax Humane Society Temporarily Modifies Dog Intake and Adoption Procedures in Response to CIRDC
Halifax Humane Society is temporarily adjusting dog intake and adoption procedures in response to a suspected outbreak of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), a common group of contagious canine upper respiratory illnesses sometimes referred to as “kennel cough.” Several dogs in our shelter population are currently showing symptoms consistent with CIRDC. Diagnostic testing is […]
Halifax Humane Society Opens Culler Pet Resource (CPR) Center
First-of-Its-Kind Emergency Shelter for Pets of Domestic Violence Survivors in Flagler, Volusia & Brevard Counties For many survivors of domestic violence, escaping abuse means making an impossible choice: leave and abandon a beloved pet to danger—or stay. On Wednesday, March 4th, that choice ends. Halifax Humane Society (HHS), in partnership with the Domestic Abuse Council […]
Dock Dogs®, Disc Dogs & Lifesaving Subaru Raffle Headline Brownie’s Mutt Strut
Daytona Beach, FL – Brownie’s Mutt Strut, presented by Subaru of Daytona, returns to Riverfront Esplanade on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm, for a full day of family-friendly fun in support of the Halifax Humane Society.
From Admissions to the Animal Resource Center: A New Way to Help Pets and People
For nearly 90 years, our community has been taught one simple idea: the Humane Society is where you go to drop off unwanted animals. And for decades, Halifax Humane Society has honored that role. We will always be a safe place for animals who truly need a new home. That commitment has not changed. What […]
Lives Saved Over Labels: Why the “No Kill” Debate Misses the Point
This week, Cathy Bissell and the BISSELL Pet Foundation courageously brought an important conversation back into the spotlight: the harm caused by the labels we use to describe animal shelters. I am grateful for Cathy’s leadership in challenging the tired and divisive language of “kill” and “no-kill.” I would like to lean into that conversation […]
Gratitude, Resolve, and Hope: Advancing Lifesaving Together Into 2026
Dear Friends, As 2025 moves into our rearview mirror and we look ahead to a new year filled with both promise and uncertainty, I want to pause and offer my deepest gratitude to you—our community, our partners, and our champions for animals. Because of you—our dedicated staff, volunteers, foster families, rescue partners, donors, and supporters—Halifax […]
Halifax Humane Society’s Furball: Barkfest at Tiffany’s Shines Bright with Record Support for Lifesaving Animal Care
Halifax Humane Society’s 16th Annual Furball: Barkfest at Tiffany’s delivered a sparkling evening of heart, purpose, and Hollywood-style excitement—raising an astounding $736,343 to fuel lifesaving programs for animals and expand access to affordable veterinary care throughout Volusia County.
Halifax Humane Society Purchases Landmark Latitude Margaritaville Sales Center
Plans Underway to Transform Iconic Building into a State-of-the-Art Community Veterinary Hospital
Volusia County and Local Cities Shift Responsibility for Stray Animal Services
Volusia County and several municipalities have announced an important change in how stray animals will be cared for. Beginning today, responsibility for stray animal intake services will shift from Halifax Humane Society to designated municipal and county providers
