Large Dog Influx Creates Capacity Crisis at Halifax Humane Society: Urgent Call for Adoptions and Foster Homes
05 July 2024 - 10:25AM
Business Wire
The Halifax Humane Society faces a critical challenge due to a
surge of large adult dogs entering their shelter. This influx has
pushed the organization to its capacity limit, prompting them to
implement a three-point lifesaving plan and seek the community's
urgent support through adoption and fostering.
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Firefighters at Daytona Beach Fire
Station #7 spent the morning with adoptable dogs from the Halifax
Humane Society for a photo shoot with volunteer photographer Joleen
Skerk. Showcasing the dogs outside the shelter allows their
personalities to shine and attract potential adopters. The outing
also gives the dogs a break from shelter life. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Open Doors, Open Hearts: Free Adoptions and Generous Foster
Incentives
The plan offers significant incentives to make opening your home
to a deserving dog easier than ever.
- Adoption Advantage: All adult dog adoptions are
currently free! Additionally, each adopted dog will leave with a
six-month supply of heartworm prevention medication and a one-month
supply of food. Browse adoptable dogs at
https://www.halifaxhumanesociety.org/.
- Fostering with a Reward: The Society will compensate
foster families $50 per week to care for an adult dog in their home
for up to a month. This incentive jumps to a total of $250 if the
foster family actively assists in finding a permanent home for
their foster pup. Fostering families receive comprehensive support,
including food, bowls, bedding, necessary medical care, a training
crate, and all the love a furry friend can offer. Interested
fosters can visit the shelter during adoption hours (12:00 PM –
6:00 PM, 7 days a week) to meet their perfect match.
“With 572 animals currently in our care, we have absolutely no
space for more dogs,” says Sean Hawkins, CAWA, CFREE, Chief
Executive Officer of the Halifax Humane Society. “When our
veterinary and animal care teams reach their limits, and we have no
safe housing available, we need the community to step up and help
us save lives.”
Keeping Pets Home is Key
The lifesaving plan also encourages potential pet surrenders to
explore other options. “We'd rather support families in keeping
their pets,” emphasizes Hawkins. “This includes offering financial
assistance for training, one-time vet bills, crates, or even fence
repairs. Our priority is preventing overcrowded shelter conditions
that can compromise animal wellbeing.”
Help Halifax Humane Society Create Happy Tails!
The Halifax Humane Society is located at 2364 LPGA Blvd.,
Daytona Beach, FL 32124. The shelter telephone number is (386)
274-4703. Visit their website or social media pages to learn more
about adopting, fostering, or donating to support their lifesaving
work.
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Sean Hawkins Cell: (713) 269-3574 Email:
sean@halifaxhumanesociety.org