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
Hard Hats On: A First Look Inside AccessVet
Hosted by Subaru of Daytona as part of Subaru of America’s Share the Love® initiative, the event reflected Subaru’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare. Subaru’s support extends far beyond a single event—helping make adoptions possible throughout the year by supporting shelters and the lifesaving work that happens every day behind the scenes.
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
Halifax Humane Society Hosts “Clear the Shelters Crescendo Finale”
Free Adoptions for All Dogs and Cats this Friday & Saturday DAYTONA BEACH, FL — Halifax Humane Society will conclude its month-long participation in the
Hard Hats On: A First Look Inside AccessVet
Hosted by Subaru of Daytona as part of Subaru of America’s Share the Love® initiative, the event reflected Subaru’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare. Subaru’s support extends far beyond a single event—helping make adoptions possible throughout the year by supporting shelters and the lifesaving work that happens every day behind the scenes.
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.
