Jacksonville
Jacksonville and Duval County animal welfare news, shelter events, and adoption opportunities from official sources.
Jacksonville Humane Society is part of Petco Love's Jump into Joy pet adoption weekend on November 7 and 8, 2026. JHS lists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 8464 Beach Boulevard, and a Saturday window at Petco in Fleming Island. The JHS event page does not list a fee waiver for this weekend.
The City of Jacksonville lists All Paws on Deck at the USS Orleck naval museum on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friends of Jacksonville Animals and Jax Experiences & Tours host. Dogs will be available for adoption, and the city includes a pups and Pilates class.
Jacksonville Humane Society will waive adoption fees November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. The event runs from noon to 7 p.m. at 8464 Beach Boulevard, offering residents the opportunity to meet adoptable pets during the holiday.
Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services announced a Black Friday adoption event November 27, 2026, from noon to 8 p.m., with extended Thursday and Friday hours continuing through New Year's. The shelter serves 6,000 to 8,000 animals annually.