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Dr. Carla Rodriguez, owner and founder of Pawsitive Healing Rehabilitation and Acupuncture Clinic in San Marco was treating Nikki Simpson’s dog and explained how much she loves kids and asked the 6th grade RPDS teacher how she could get involved with RPDS students. Mrs. Simpson told Dr. Rodriguez about RPDS Project LEADS. Servant leadership is […]
CDC: Companion pets won’t get you sick
Pet owners, who question if the new coronavirus COVID-19 can infect or harm animals, will take comfort in the constantly updated information now available. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), in coordination with the scientific veterinarian community and leading animal experts and organizations, have released pet owner and pet safety guidelines to […]
Ruth N. Upson student expresses Christmas spirit, inspired by Elf on the Shelf
Ruth N. Upson third-grader Jacob Stratton kicked off the holidays with a good, old-fashioned philanthropic project and the inspiration of his Elf on the Shelf, Chip. Jacob has decided to help needy dogs and cats at the Jacksonville Humane Society by collecting supplies for them. He visited all the third-grade classes at the Murray Hill […]
Love for animals feted during Humane Society gala
Longtime animal lovers Tom and Betty Petway were honored during the Jacksonville Humane Society’s 21st Annual Toast of the Animals gala at TIAA Stadium Sept. 21. Hundreds of guests roamed the spacious US Assure Club West while enjoying scrumptious fare and drinks from 24 vendors and restaurants. Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Dave Caldwell and his […]
Animal lover, philanthropist honored for work in securing a future for homeless pets
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) celebrated the end of the Campaign for a Compassionate Community and honored Linda Berry Stein, campaign chair and major donor with a special ceremony Jan. 15 at the Beach Boulevard facility. The campaign raised $14.5 million to build the JHS Adoption, Education and Pet Help Center after a fire […]
