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
Halifax Humane Society Veterinary Expert Dr. Allison Bliss’ Advice to Beat the Heat with Your Pet
As summer temperatures soar, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that the heat can be just asdangerous for pets as it is for people. Dr. Allison
Halifax Humane Society Offers $2,500 Reward in Wake of Appalling Cruelty to Dog Found in Trash Compactor in Daytona Beach
Sometimes the worst of humanity reveals the best of it. That’s exactly what happened on July 6th in Daytona Beach, when a dog’s story of
Halifax Humane Society Partners with Petco Love Lost Using its Free AI-Powered Database to Help Reunite Lost Pets in Volusia County
As the height of hurricane season approaches, Halifax Humane Society announces a groundbreaking partnership with Petco Love to deploy Petco Love Lost, a free, photo-matching
Halifax Humane Society Temporarily Modifies Dog Intake and Adoption Procedures in Response to Canine Pneumovirus
Daytona Beach, FL — Halifax Humane Society (HHS) is temporarily adjusting dog intake and adoption procedures in response to a confirmed outbreak of canine pneumovirus
All-Star Stunt Dogs Show to Headline Brownie’s Mutt Strut on May 3rd
Subaru of Daytona Announced as Presenting Sponsor Daytona Beach, FL – Brownie’s Mutt Strut, presented by Subaru of Daytona, is the largest community fundraising event
Lucky Dog Star Power Drives Halifax Humane Society’s Paws & Pearls Fur Ball to Record-Breaking Success – $537,501 Raised for Lifesaving Animal Programs
The Halifax Humane Society’s Paws & Pearls Fur Ball dazzled Daytona Beach with a night of glamour, generosity and heart, smashing its ambitious $400,000 fundraising
