Humane Society of North Central Florida

April Adoption Event Days
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-18 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
If you have been considering adding a dog or cat to your family, stop by during our April Adoption Event Days!
Dates: Wednesday, April 15 – Saturday, April 18
Times:
🐶 Dog Kennels: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (dog kennels only accessible during this time)
🐱 Cat Rooms: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Adoption Fees are reduced for pets 5 months and older during the event!
🐶 Dogs: $100
🐱 Cats: $50
View Adoptable Animals:
🐱 Cats: www.humanesocietyncfl.org/adopt/cats-kittens
🐶 Dogs: www.humanesocietyncfl.org/adopt/dogs-puppies
All adoptable dogs & cats are sterilized, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines.

Foster-Based Animals
If an animal’s location is listed as “Foster,” they are currently living in a foster home. To arrange a meet-and-greet:

Complete an adoption application (cat or dog)
Email info@humanesocietyncfl.org or call 352-373-5855 to schedule your visit

First Magnitude Beer Cover Photo Contest - Entry & Voting Begins!
2026-04-16
Get those cameras ready…the First Magnitude Beer Cover Pet Contest opens Thursday, April 16!
Since 2021, the HSNCF and First Magnitude Brewing Company have raised over $120,000 together for pets in need. We’re opening the floor once again for your dog or cat to become a cover pet and feature on a limited-edition beer can label!
Here’s how it works:

Submit your pet’s best photo
Tell us why they’re the perfect ambassador for rescued animals
Make a $10 donation to enter
Share, vote, and rally your people: every $1 vote supports HSNCF

SIX finalists (3 dogs, 3 cats) will have their faces featured on the can art of a First Magnitude special release beer, plus some awesome prizes. The TOP DOG and TOP CAT will also win FREE BEER FOR A YEAR!
New this year: weekly mini-challenges and two special awards by the First Magnitude team and our team!
Entry & Voting: April 16 at 8 a.m. – May 17 at 9 p.m.
ALL proceeds support the animals in our care!
Enter & Vote here: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/firstmagcoverpetcontest

Bingo for the Animals brought to you by Scenthound
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | First Magnitude Brewery Co., 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Proudly supported and brought to you by Scenthound.
Join us for our very first Bingo for the Animals event!
This is not your Nanna’s bingo! This is bingo with a purpose. Enjoy 10 rounds of fun and compete for amazing prizes, including pet-related goodies, local experiences, and gift cards, on Thursday, April 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hosted at First Magnitude Brewery, this event is the perfect way to enjoy a great time with friends and help raise funds for the dogs and cats at the HSNCF. We can’t wait to play, laugh, and make a difference together!
Pre-Register Bundle is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉Due to limited quantities of our goodie bags, all bundles have been claimed.
Bingo is ON—and we still have seats available! 🎉Join us for a fun-filled fundraiser and grab your 10-game booklet for just $10 at the door.
Come ready to play, win, and support the animals—no reservation needed!
Bring your friends and join us for a great time!
Become a Sponsor & Support Local Pets While Showcasing Your Business
Partner with the Humane Society of North Central Florida and help make Bingo for the Animals a successful community fundraiser.
Sponsoring the event is a great way to:

Support lifesaving programs for local pets
Promote your business to a highly engaged local audience
Connect with Gainesville’s community of animal lovers
Demonstrate your commitment to local nonprofits

Your sponsorship directly supports the HSNCF’s mission to eliminate the needless euthanasia of healthy and treatable pets in our region.

Round Sponsor — $500: Sponsor a bingo round and have your business featured during the game.
Supporting Sponsor — $350: A great way for local businesses to support the event and gain visibility.

More information here:

Additional Ways to Support: Donate Prizes
Businesses can also support the event by donating prizes for bingo rounds, contributing items for attendee goodie bags, or sponsoring an adoptable pet story that will be featured during a game round. These contributions help make the night even more exciting while directly supporting local animals in need. Contact Us
We’d love to partner with you!
📧 Contact: Chelsea English📩 chelseaE@humanesocietyncfl.org
Special Thank-you to our Sponsors
Title Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Bingo Prize Contributors
Splitz Bowling
Five Star Pizza
Tijuana Flats
Yoga Pod
Dave & Busters
Sun country
Newberry Animal Hospital
HSNCF Thrift Store

Amazing Give 2026
2026-04-30 08:00 - 20:00
The Amazing Give is North Central Florida’s largest day of giving, bringing our community together for 12 hours to support local nonprofits and the people and animals they serve.
Every gift made during The Amazing Give helps provide medical care, shelter, spay and neuter services, and second chances for animals in need.
When you give on Thursday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., there are donation matching opportunities, helping you double your impact and reach even more animals.
Want to go further? Start your own fundraiser and invite your friends, family, and coworkers to be part of this lifesaving work. Every dollar, every share, and every voice matters.
Together, we are here for the animals.
Give now or learn more: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/humane-society-north-central-florida

First Magnitude Beer Cover Photo Contest - Entry & Voting Ends!
2026-05-17
Entry and voting for the First Magnitude Beer Cover Pet Contest ENDS today, May 17, at 9 p.m.!
Since 2021, the HSNCF and First Magnitude Brewing Company have raised over $120,000 together for pets in need. We’re opening the floor once again for your dog or cat to become a cover pet and feature on a limited-edition beer can label!
Here’s how it works:

Submit your pet’s best photo
Tell us why they’re the perfect ambassador for rescued animals
Make a $10 donation to enter
Share, vote, and rally your people: every $1 vote supports HSNCF

SIX finalists (3 dogs, 3 cats) will have their faces featured on the can art of a First Magnitude special release beer, plus some awesome prizes. The TOP DOG and TOP CAT will also win FREE BEER FOR A YEAR!
New this year: weekly mini-challenges and two special awards by the First Magnitude team and our team!
Entry & Voting: April 16 at 8 a.m. – May 17 at 9 p.m.
ALL proceeds support the animals in our care!
Enter & Vote here: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/firstmagcoverpetcontest
