If you’re planning on adopting a pet soon, you’re in luck. From May 1 until May 15, the Jacksonville Humane Society is offering $25 adoptions to help empty its shelter.

Here’s a look at the counties opening shelters so far.

Mandatory evacuations were underway Wednesday for roughly 180,000 people in St. Johns County as Hurricane Ian approaches the state. People living near water are advised to go to higher ground and leave their homes.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is offering free pet adoptions for our large dogs over 30 pounds from Jan. 27 through Jan. 30.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) are participating in PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Weekend in an effort to reduce crowding at both locations.

Published: November 26, 2020, 10:40 am Updated: November 30, 2020, 11:14 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Great update: 149 animals have new homes after the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) hosted a Black Friday event offering free adoptions. JHS told News4Jax that 92 cats and 57 dogs were adopted from Nov. 27 through Nov. 29. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Those interested in viewing JHS’ adoptable pets can visit www.jaxhumane.org. Visitors to can also help the pets in our community by bringing a bag of dog or cat food as a donation. For more information, visit www.