Humane Society of Sarasota County - Sarasota, Florida

Bear Sayer

From the first time I had gone to the humane society I was treated really well by the staff and volunteers. It was a super easy and fun process to get to meet with the animal(s) you want to visit and possibly adopt. The rates are very affordable and sometimes the rates are waved or lowered to help clear the shelters! So check the website to see if they are lowering the adoption fee before you go in.
The amount of choices of animals to choose from is plentiful! I adopted my dog on August 13th 2024 from them and the process was super fast and easy! Before I knew it, I was walking out with my "new" (3 year old) dog Sasha and a big smile!
I have had no regrets with my choice of pet or any with the humane society! Excellent service and super nice and friendly staff and volunteers!
I DEFINITELY and highly recommend stopping by if you are interested in adopting a new pet whether it's a cat or dog. You won't be disappointed! As a matter of fact I will most likely be going back to adopt another dog soon. Also my sister has adopted a cat from there and the two are inseparable! She too has nothing but good words about them!
I hope that this helps you make up your mind and that you find your furever pet(s) from the humane society of Sarasota County!

Jennifer H

Staff were always friendly and it’s always neat and clean. Love the little store area where I can grab my new pet’s items or bring something new for a pet already at home. My dog needed a friend so I came here looking for a kitten just for her and found my little Willow (kitten) who fit right into our family! Adoption process was easy and, loved that I had staff there to answer all my questions as I was looking for new family member. Highly recommended.

Dawn M

Great place to get a wonderful pet. Got a kitty here whom I totally adore. They make sure pets have all the vaccinations and necessary medical treatment before they leave the facility. They let you go into a private room with a potential cat to see if you bond with it before you adopt it. You are limited to 3 cats per day to visit with. I'm so happy because my kitty is litter box trained, has a healthy appetite, and is totally affectionate and sweet as can be. He's also bonding well with my other kitty. Bring a cat cage or pay $7 for a cardboard one provided by them.

SparkyRaegun

I would not support the humane society after hearing one of the volunteers refused to adopt a Siamese mix because of GI issues and attempted to blame the rescue she almost adopted from. When I tried to gently explain that Siamese, when not bred ethically, tend to have GI issues she snapped saying “she was a Siamese mix” okay, but from a research standpoint mixed breeds and purebreds are no more or less likely to have the same conditions as their purebred progeny. It’s all about health testing to find compatibility of genetics, and if you work for a rescue you should know the dogs/cats you work with aren’t going to be perfect and there are going to be health costs with these animals. If you only want to love a cat if they’re healthy and affordable you should not adopt a cat or any animal for that matter.

Sadler L. James

The area was very clean, and the cages for the animals cleaned. There appeared to be rooms set up for cats to associate with other cats and separate rooms for dogs. A number of dogs for adoption seemed to be larger dogs. It's clear that the management was doing an excellent job maintaining the animals and the surroundings. Just a few pics of cats & dogs up for adoption.

Gforce

I know this shelter is clean and well-maintained. When there was an issue, I worked security overnight. They were very responsive to the needs of the animals, and I was very impressed by the staff. I hope everyone seeking a pet will check here first!

Flerimar M.G

I rescued Figaro Pedrinchi Navaja (aka Sylvester) after Huricaine Milton and even though I live in manatee county this was the only shelter than answered my calls , the girls were nice and helpful and guided me into becoming his foster and his furever mom.

They were also very sweet and caring with him allowing him to form a bond with the vet and not be traumatized.

They Provided me with kitten necessities such as age and weight appropiate kitten food , carrier, pads ,litter and his vaccines, medication and lots of love.

We are very thankful and fully support HSSC definitely come by they will help and guide you as well as help you find a loving dog or cat in need of a furever home.

Love you guys♡

Purrs , and kisses from your friend Figaro

Keith H

Wonderful organization. If you are looking for a dog or cat to add to your family I would suggest checking here first. I have been volunteering here for about a year and it has been the best experience. I walk dogs and have met so many sweet dogs along the way.