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
Behind the Scenes of Lifesaving: Why Commercial Laundry & Dishwashing Matter
When people think about animal shelters, they picture wagging tails, soft blankets, clean bowls, and dedicated staff providing hands-on care. What they don’t often see
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
Safe at Home in the New Year
Dear Friends, As we begin a fresh chapter in 2026, many of us reflect on the love, joy, and comfort our pets bring into our
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
PetSmart Charities® for National Adoption Week 2026
Halifax Humane Society is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® for National Adoption Week,
taking place July 20–26. Throughout the week, we will host five community events at PetSmart
Daytona Beach and PetSmart DeLand, featuring pet care education, helpful resources,
interactive activities, and opportunities to meet adoptable shelter pets.
Halifax Humane Society Launches Dogs Day Out to Give Shelter Dogs Adventures and a Faster Path to Adoption
Halifax Humane Society is launching Dogs Day Out, an innovative, volunteer-powered program that allows community members to take adoptable shelter dogs on field trips throughout Volusia County. The program is designed to reduce kennel stress, increase enrichment opportunities, gather valuable behavioral information, and help dogs find homes faster.
Halifax Humane Society Names Architect and Builder for AccessVet, a Transformational $5.4 Million Community Veterinary Hospital
Halifax Humane Society has selected BPF Design as architect and Coleman Goodemote Construction Company as general contractor for AccessVet, a new community veterinary hospital designed to expand access to affordable, compassionate, expert veterinary care for pets and the people who love them.
Compassion Requires More Than Good Intentions
One of the hardest things to watch right now is how divided the conversation around animal welfare has become in our community. Every day across
Protect Your Pet Ahead of the Storm: Hurricane Season Pet Safety
Hurricane season is here, and now is the time to make sure your pets are included in your family’s emergency plans.
Here in Daytona Beach and across Volusia County, severe weather can bring strong winds, flooding, storm surge, power outages, damaged fences, and evacuation orders. These situations can be stressful for families — and especially frightening for pets. A scared dog or cat may slip through an open door, escape through a damaged fence, or become separated from their family during an evacuation.
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
