Renovation Project Underway
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Halifax Humane Society is taking important steps toward keeping people and their pets together during times of crisis. In partnership with Greater Good Charities the Daytona Beach animal shelter will begin an almost two weeklong renovation project on Monday, Oct. 5, to help expand its resources for pets whose families are facing difficult circumstances.
The renovation will transform a former boarding kennel facility at Halifax Humane Society’s Culler Pet Resource Center into a dedicated crisis pet housing space, giving animals a safe place to stay while their owners navigate domestic violence, medical emergencies and other challenging situations.
Greater Good Charities is also seeking volunteers to help bring the renovation to life, with opportunities available throughout the week.
Conference for Housing People & Pets in Crisis
Taking place during the pet crisis shelter renovation project, Halifax Humane Society will host the Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing Pets & People in Crisis workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
In collaboration with RedRover, Greater Good Charities, and the Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County, the workshop will bring together animal welfare professionals, social service providers and community leaders to explore how communities can better support people and pets together. The initiative reflects a critical reality of concerns about how a beloved pet’s safety can prevent someone from seeking shelter, leaving an unsafe situation or accessing essential services.
WHO:
- Halifax Humane Society leadership and staff
- Representatives from Greater Good Charities and RedRover
- Local animal welfare professionals, social service providers and community leaders
- Community volunteers supporting the renovation
WHEN:
- Don’t Forget the Pets workshop: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 PM
- Renovation project: Monday, Oct. 5 – Sunday, Oct. 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Halifax Humane Society
2364 LPGA Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
- See how an existing shelter space is being transformed into a resource for families navigating crisis.
- Capture Greater Good Charities and community volunteers working hands-on to improve the shelter.
- Interview Halifax Humane Society, RedRover and Greater Good Charities representatives about the importance of keeping people and pets together.
- Learn how Halifax Humane Society’s Pet Safe program supports domestic violence survivors by providing temporary care for their pets.
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: The workshop is free, with space limited to approximately 50 participants. Register at https://form.jotform.com/redroverorg/daytona-beach.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Community members can support the renovation by volunteering for available shifts throughout the week. No prior construction experience is required. Register at https://greatergood.rosterfy.com/event/gE3yr969WDY2NtqSfDp6bC8Bpf9J9UALEj4WQfhI
MEDIA CONTACT:
Sean Hawkins, CEO
e | [email protected]
c | (713) 269-3574
About Halifax Humane Society
Since the 1930s, Halifax Humane Society has been dedicated to protecting animals from cruelty, neglect, and exploitation. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we serve Volusia County—including Daytona Beach and surrounding communities—through adoption, spay/neuter, and community outreach programs. With facilities like the Lohman Pet Adoption Center and the Redinger Spay & Neuter Clinic, we care for more than 15,000 animals every year.
