Jacksonville, Florida, December 3, 2025
The Jacksonville Humane Society is set to surpass 10,000 animal intakes by the end of 2025, the highest number since 2005. This surge is largely due to an increase in community cats, prompting the organization to focus on spaying, neutering, and finding homes for these felines. Community support through adoption, fostering, and donations is crucial to managing the increased intake numbers and ensuring animal welfare.
Jacksonville Humane Society Hits Milestone with 10,000 Animal Intakes
Jacksonville, Florida – The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) has announced that it is on track to exceed 10,000 animal intakes by the end of 2025, marking the highest number since 2005. This increase can be largely attributed to a significant rise in community cats.
Surge in Community Cat Intakes
According to JHS, over two-thirds of this year’s intakes comprise community cats—outdoor, free-roaming felines that are often not spayed or neutered. These community cats can lead to increased populations of kittens, thereby contributing to the shelter’s heightened intake numbers. Efforts to promote the importance of spaying and neutering are being emphasized to control this growing population and mitigate future intakes.
Efforts to Manage Overcrowding
In light of these numbers, JHS is focused on finding permanent homes for more cats and kittens. The shelter is also prioritizing spay and neuter programs for community cats as a preventive measure against future litters. Furthermore, JHS is reaching out to the community for support through donations, fostering opportunities, and volunteer work to help care for the overflowing number of animals within their facility.
Background on JHS and Community Support
Established in 1885, the Jacksonville Humane Society has been an essential part of the community, dedicated to providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need. To realize its mission of ending the killing of abandoned and orphaned shelter animals, the organization relies heavily on the support of local residents. Community members are encouraged to adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate to help manage the significant intake levels and ensure the well-being of all animals in their care.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Jacksonville Humane Society |
| Current Animal Intakes | On track to exceed 10,000 by end of 2025 |
| Highest Intake Since | 2005 |
| Primary Cause of Increase | Significant rise in community cats |
| Community Support Needed | Adoption, fostering, volunteering, and donations |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Jacksonville Humane Society’s mission?
The Jacksonville Humane Society provides care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need while engaging the community to end the killing of abandoned and orphaned shelter animals.
How can I help the Jacksonville Humane Society?
You can help by adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating to support the care of animals in the shelter.
What is the current intake situation at the Jacksonville Humane Society?
The Jacksonville Humane Society is on track to exceed 10,000 animal intakes by the end of 2025, the highest number since 2005, primarily due to a significant increase in community cats.
What are community cats?
Community cats are outdoor, free-roaming felines that are not spayed or neutered. They often lead to numerous kittens, contributing to the shelter’s increased capacity.
What is being done to manage the increased intake?
The Jacksonville Humane Society is focusing on getting cats and kittens adopted into permanent homes, prioritizing spaying and neutering community cats to prevent future litters, and seeking community support through donations, fostering, and volunteering.
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