Assisting Sumter County with Large Intake of Dogs

In early May, a Sumter County resident contacted the Sumter County Animal Services Dept. requesting assistance with her pet dilemma. With all good intentions, she had taken in too many homeless animals over the years. Although they were in good condition, the costs to maintain them all and her own quality of life began to suffer for her act of kindness. 29 small breed dogs were surrendered then transferred to area rescues via the County's Animal Services network of contacts in an effort to save animals' lives and effectively reduce the euthanasia rate in Sumter.

With the new expansion of kenneling at our facility, we were able to make room for ten of these dogs, consisting of Dachshunds, Yorkie mixes, a Shih-Tzu, a Boston Terrier, a Chihuahua and a Poodle mix. Interested adopters can have a chance to meet these and other wonderful pets at our facility Monday-Saturday 9:00am-12 and 1:30-3:00pm.

Bob Evans Community Dining Fundraiser 6/25

Join us for a delicious meal any time on the 25th from 6am till 9pm and bring your flyer when you pay because 15% of your bill will be donated to our HS/SPCA to help animals in need within Sumter County!
Print the flyer photo (right click on it & select print picture), keep one & hand out the other to friends with good appetites!

May 3rd is Specially-abled Pet Day & We have 2 For Adoption!

We have two lovely pets for adoption who are "special needs" and would be very grateful for that "special forever home." Please know they are just as loving and deserving despite some minor differences. Meet AJ & Sunni!

Our adoptable dog is AJ, an adorable 14 y.o. spunky senior Yorkie. He is a great ole fellow who gets along well with other dogs. He has not spent time with cats or small children. Neutered, current on his vaccines and microchipped, AJ is ready for his new family for the remainder of his life.

Our beautiful Calico cat SUNNI is an epileptic but she's so well conditioned to it that she tells her foster mom when she needs her tasty medicated treats and the great news is that her seizures are further and further apart. She will even ask for them if you are late! Sunni is a great indoor cat who would love to be your new pet!

Please contact us if you're interested in these special animals who deserve a chance at happiness too!

Meet May Volunteers Pat, Jack & Wyatt!

A dynamic husband/wife volunteer team which helps so much is Pat & Jack of Wildwood (now with their newly adopted dog Wyatt). This dynamic duo, originally from NJ, has had seven dogs, all rescued strays over their years together. Recently, in February, after completing one of their volunteer rounds of area donation pickups, they had the fortune of meeting one of our newest rescues, Wyatt, a handsome four year old Boxer. It was love at first sight! Pat enthusiastically said "we couldn't have asked for a better companion. He is so well behaved, smart, alert, playful, and everything you would want in a new member of the family. We are so happy with him!" What a great testimonial as to how an animal improves our quality of life (and their's too!)

Jack added "we love animals...all kinds. The time we spend to volunteer at the HS/SPCA is so minute compared to the rewards we see in the faces of the animals there who need attention, loving, and a home. Volunteering at the HS/SPCA would enrich your life greatly. It will give you such pleasure knowing that you are helping the animals who have been abandoned, abused, or lost." Wyatt TOTALLY agrees!

Kuranda Cots Goal Reached & We Now Have Savings For You!

Thanks to YOU & your donations, we have reached our Kuranda dog cot goal! So now we want to offer YOUR dog/cat a chance to get comfy while you can save 10% on your purchase! PLUS when you purchase your cots from our link here, we'll also receive a 10% donation from your final purchse! Everyone wins!
To place your order, please visit Kuranda by clicking on the link or the image
Kuranda Dog Beds
Thank you again so much for helping our rescues be comfy while waiting for their fur-ever homes!

Opportunities for Dog, Cat & Horse Care Volunteers

If you love horses, dogs & cats and want to make a difference in the lives of rescued animals then consider volunteering at our HS/SPCA. The Society is in need of responsible volunteers at our facility in Lake Panasoffkee.

Care of the dogs/cats include kennel/litter box cleaning, feeding, brushing and walking dogs. Care of the horses includes daily feedings, stall cleaning, basic handling and training from those with more experience. Daily care will also be needed for other livestock residing there as needed. AM/PM shifts are available and duties are divided amongst volunteers. MOST OF ALL THEY NEED HUMAN LOVING & BONDING!

To find out how you can help, contact us at 352-793-9117 or by email at info@hsspca.org. Our Lake Panasoffkee facility is located at 994 CR 529A which has office hours of Mon. - Fri., 10am to 2pm. See if volunteering to care for rescued animals is something you would like to do! All applications will be considered.

Corporate Membership Provides Great PR!

Our Society has been able grow & better serve its community's needs thanks to the many great corporate supporters over the years. Now that we celebrated our 30th Anniversary in 2012 we look forward to another exciting 30 years+! If you are a local business wishing to gain great exposure, you should become a Corporate Member, for only $100 for an entire year!

This is a great way to increase your visibility as our website receives +/- 4000 hits a month & our Facebook page is steadily growing with over 880 Fans right now. Show your customers that you are a compassionate member of the community when you assist us in saving the lives of innocent animals within Sumter!