The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) has announced that it will join hundreds of animal shelters and rescues across the country to participate in the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and place more animals into loving homes. During the three-month-long campaign, JHS will offer a variety of adoption promotion events.
Most shelters across the country are at capacity with nearly 6 million dogs and cats entering shelters and rescues in 2025. Choosing to adopt helps the animal you take home and frees space and resources to help others. Animal shelters have pets of all sizes, ages and an array of wonderful personalities, and if you aren’t able to adopt, fostering also helps free space for other animals in need.
“Every day, we see the incredible difference adoption makes for pets and the families who welcome them home,” said Lawrence Nicolas, JHS CEO. “The Rescue Effect is a reminder that one decision to adopt can have an extraordinary impact. Every pet who leaves our shelter for a loving home opens the door for another animal to receive the care and shelter they deserve. We hope our community will join us and be part of that lifesaving impact.”
Launching in August and continuing through October, The Rescue Effect is the ASPCA’s national campaign dedicated to helping organizations increase adoptions and engage the public. This year, the ASPCA is once again providing $2 million in grants to cover adoption fees and support operations at participating shelters and rescue groups across the country with some holding fee-waived adoption events.
For more information about JHS and upcoming events, go to jaxhumane.org or learn more about the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign at aspca.org/therescueeffect.
