Humane Society of North Central Florida

December Fill-a-Bag Clothing Sale
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Our Humane Society of North Central Florida Thrift Store December Fill-A-Bag Clothing Sale is here! For just $5, you can fill a bag with as many clothes as you can fit. Bags provided!
Date & Time: Saturday, December 6 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: HSNCF Thrift Store | 4205 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL
Every purchase helps support pets in need, so shop big and save lives!

Pours for Paws Wine Fundraiser Benefiting HSNCF
2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Raise Your Glass Wine Bar, 7415 NW 4th Blvd suite 30, Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
Join us on December 6 and 13 for Pours for Paws: Puppies on the Patio, hosted by Raise Your Glass Wine Bar and benefiting the Humane Society of North Central Florida. Bring your pup, relax with a glass of wine, and help support pets in need. All proceeds and donated pet supplies go directly to HSNCF.
December 6: Donation Drive2–5 p.m.Stop by, hang out on the patio, and bring pet supplies to support animals in our care.
December 13: Dog Show2–5 p.m. (Dog Show begins at 4 p.m.)Entry: $15 or a bag of dog foodRegister your pup by 3:30 p.m. to participate.
Choose up to three categories for your dog to compete in:Waggiest Tail • Best Kisser • Bad Hair Day • Treat Catcher • Lookalike • Trickster • Ugly Sweater
Come out for a fun afternoon, support local pets, and show off your pup’s best talents!

Rescued Hearts Calendar Signing at Fire Station #1
2025-12-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Gainesville Fire Rescue Station 1, 525 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Join the Humane Society of North Central Florida and Gainesville Fire Rescue for a festive and family-friendly evening at GFR Fire Station #1! This free community event is the perfect way to kick off the holidays and support a great cause.

Bring the whole family to: Take guided fire station tours
Get your copy of the Rescued Hearts 2026 Calendar, and have it signed by the firefighters and the featured pups! Meet Santa and snap a holiday photo Meet the firefighters who serve your community Enjoy snacks and hot chocolate

Get Your Calendar NOW or at the Station
All calendar proceeds support the Humane Society and Gainesville Fire Rescue, so come out, have fun, and help us reach our goal. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, December 10
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Gainesville Fire Rescue Station #1, 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721

Adoption Event: Home for the Holidays
2025-12-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
🎄 Home for the Holidays Adoption Event 🎁
December 13 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate the magic of the season by joining us for the Humane Society of North Central Florida’s Home for the Holidays adoption event! Give a deserving pet the greatest gift of all—a loving forever home—and start creating cherished memories and holiday traditions together.
We’re thrilled to offer reduced adoption fees for dogs and cats 5 months and older, thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA:
Dogs: $50 and Cats: $25
Every pet adopted from HSNCFL is spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines, so your new best friend is ready to start the holidays by your side.
Bring your family, enjoy the festive spirit, and meet pets who are hoping to go home for the holidays. We can’t wait to help you find your perfect match!

New Year, New Best Friend! 🐾 - Adoption Event
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-17 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Looking for a friend, an adventure buddy, or the perfect study companion to add to your life? Join us for our first adoption event of 2026 and start the year with unconditional love.
Dates: Wednesday, January 14 – Saturday, January 17
Times: Dogs & Cats*: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
* Cat & Kitten Rooms are open from: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM/Dog Kennels are only accessible from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
View Adoptable Animals
Cats: https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/adopt/cats-kittens/
Dogs: https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/adopt/dogs-puppies/
Adoption Fees during the event:
Adult Cats (5 months and older): $50
Adult Dogs (5 months and older): $100

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

Start 2026 with a life-changing connection—we can’t wait to help you meet your match! 💙🐾

Hogtown Brewers Beer & Food Pairing Event
2026-02-01 12:00 - 15:00 | First Magnitude Brewery Co., 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Join us for Hogtown Brewers Beer and Food Pairing Event
Experience a fun-filled beer and food pairing event hosted by the Hogtown Brewers at First Magnitude Brewing Co. Enjoy homebrew beer & appetizer pairings crafted by the talented Hogtown Brewers, vote for your favorite combinations, and participate in an exciting silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of North Central Florida, supporting our mission to care for and find loving homes for animals in need.
📅 Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 Location: First Magnitude Brewing Co., 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601🎟️ Tickets: $50 – includes homebrew beer & appetizer pairings plus a pint from First Magnitude Brewing Co.
Join us for great food, tasty beer, and wonderful company, all for a pawsitive cause! This event tends to sell out, so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
New This Year: Sponsorship Opportunities!

Food/Beer Station Sponsor – $150: Your logo or name will be displayed at a pairing station, featured on our social media, and included on our website.
Title Sponsor: Want to be recognized as the presenting sponsor? Your name/logo will be featured prominently in all event promotions, signage, and on our website. Contact us for details on becoming a Title Sponsor.

Support your local brewers, enjoy amazing pairings, and help make a difference in the lives of animals in our community!
This event is held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued. Tickets are charitable donations made in support of the Humane Society of North Central Florida.

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Thanks to our Table Sponsors

Pours for Paws Wine Fundraiser Benefiting HSNCF
2026-02-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Raise Your Glass Wine Bar, 7415 NW 4th Blvd suite 30, Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
Join us on Sunday, February 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for Puppies on the Patio, hosted by Raise Your Glass Wine Bar and benefiting the Humane Society of North Central Florida. Bring your pup, relax with a glass of wine, donate pet supplies for pets in need, learn about our resources, and support our efforts. All proceeds and donated pet supplies go directly to HSNCF.
Event Features:
– Dog-friendly patio
– Drinks & treats for humans
– Water + pup treats provided
– Photo-worthy moments guaranteed
Our Most Needed Items:
– Cat litter
– Dry/wet dog and cat food
– Kitten formula (KMR)
– Dog and cat treats
– Dog and cat toys
– Paper towels
– Original Dawn dish soap
Can’t make it, but still want to support us, shop our Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart wishlists to send pet supplies directly to our shelter.
Come out for a fun afternoon and support local pets!

Paw-Fect Match - Adoption Event
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-21 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Looking for your forever Valentine? Join us for our Paw-fect Match Adoption Event Days!
Dates: Wednesday, February 18 – Saturday, January 21
Times: Dogs & Cats*: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
* Cat & Kitten Rooms are open from: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM/Dog Kennels are only accessible from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
View Adoptable Animals
Cats: https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/adopt/cats-kittens/
Dogs: https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/adopt/dogs-puppies/
Adoption Fees during the event:
Adult Cats (5 months and older): $50
Adult Dogs (5 months and older): $100
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

Find your perfect match! Give the ultimate Valentine’s gift—a forever home!💙🐾

1st Annual Spring Book Sale @ HSNCF Thrift Store
2026-03-10 10:00 - 2026-03-14 17:30 | Humane Society of North Central Florida Thrift Store, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
1st Annual Spring Book Sale! Join the HSNCF Thrift Store for their first-ever Spring Book Sale, where all books are 50% off from Tuesday, March 10, through Saturday, March 14!
No matter what you love to read, we’ve got something waiting for you: Cookbooks Fiction & Nonfiction Sci-Fi & Mystery Vintage & Collectables Travel Psychology Autobiographies Children & Teen Romance Poetry Hobbies & Sports Pets & Wildlife And so much more!
Every purchase helps fund lifesaving work at the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
4025 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

March Fill-a-Bag Clothing Sale
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Our Humane Society of North Central Florida Thrift Store December Fill-A-Bag Clothing Sale is here! For just $5, you can fill a bag with as many clothes as you can fit. Bags provided!
Date & Time: Saturday, December 6 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: HSNCF Thrift Store | 4205 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL
Every purchase helps support pets in need, so shop big and save lives!
Please note: Donation drop-off will be closed ALL DAY on Saturday, March 21, and reopen on Tuesday, March 23.
Stay up to date on all HSNCF Thrift sales by following us on Facebook and Instagram!

Pups on the Patio Wine Fundraiser Benefiting HSNCF
2026-03-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Raise Your Glass Wine Bar, 7415 NW 4th Blvd suite 30, Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for Pups on the Patio, hosted by Raise Your Glass Wine Bar and benefiting the Humane Society of North Central Florida. Bring your pup, relax with a glass of wine, participate in our raffle, donate pet supplies for pets in need, learn about our resources, and support our efforts. All proceeds and donated pet supplies go directly to HSNCF.
Event Features:
– Dog-friendly patio– Dog & cat-themed raffle baskets to win– Drinks and treats for humans– Treats for your pups– HSNCF resources on how to get involved and support our mission– Plenty of photo-worthy moments with your pets– Connect with our team and ask questions about fostering, volunteering, and adoption
Have items to donate? Feel free to bring pet supplies when you stop by. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us care for the many animals in our shelter.
Our Most Needed Items:
– Cat litter
– Dry/wet dog and cat food
– Kitten formula (KMR)
– Dog and cat treats
– Dog and cat toys
– Paper towels
– Original Dawn dish soap
Can’t make it, but still want to support us, shop our Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart wish lists to send pet supplies directly to our shelter.
Come out for a fun afternoon and support local pets!

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 | 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

May Adoption Event Days
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-16 | 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 May Adoption Event Days! You’ll have the opportunity to walk through our dog kennels to meet our adoptable pets up close. And our cat rooms are open as always!
Dates: Wednesday, May 13 – Saturday, May 16
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 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

David's BBQ Night for Rescue Animals
2026-05-21 16:00 - 20:00 | David’s BBQ, 5121 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Join us for a BBQ Night supporting our rescue animals! David’s BBQ is hosting a fundraiser night on Thursday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
10% off ALL sales made will be donation to our shelter, supporting the animals in our care.
You can either join in person or order on the David’s BBQ West website.
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: David’s BBQ West
5121 NW 39th Ave, GNV, FL 32606

Storytime with Kittens
2026-06-03 14:00 - 14:30 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Join us for our pop-up Storytime with Kittens! Children ages 4 to 6 are invited to relax in our Education Room while listening to a story alongside playful kittens.
To register, please complete this form. Space is limited to 10 spots.
Registration Donation: $5 per child*

*If you are unable to pay the registration, you may use this promo code to waive the fee: MEOWTIME
All proceeds go toward supporting the animals in our care.
Children will be exposed to cats and/or dogs. Please do not sign them up if they have any allergies of cats or dogs.

June Adoption Event Days
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-20 | 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 June Adoption Event Days! You’ll have the opportunity to walk through our dog kennels to meet our adoptable pets up close. And our cat rooms are open as always!
Dates: Wednesday, June 17 – Saturday, June 20
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

Purrs & Tails - Reading Sessions
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Purrs & Tales – HSNCF’s Reading Program
Purrs & Tales is a reading program at the Humane Society of North Central Florida designed to help children build reading confidence while interacting with adoptable shelter cats and kittens. Children ages 5 to 12 will practice reading aloud in a calm, supportive environment while spending one-on-one time with adoptable cats in designated cat rooms. The program creates a fun and engaging experience that promotes literacy, empathy, and animal enrichment.
More information HERE

Luke Day 2026
2026-06-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Hailes Farmer’s Market, 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Join us for Luke Day, a special community event celebrating compassion, connection, and our shared love of animals. Inspired by Luke, the beloved French Bulldog mascot of NextHome, this annual day of giving brings people together to make a difference for pets in need.
About NextHome: NextHome is a national real estate franchise committed to serving local communities. Through Luke Day, NextHome offices across the country come together each year to support causes that make a positive impact on both people and pets.
Come celebrate with us! Help support shelter animals on their journey to loving homes. Whether you donate, volunteer, adopt, or simply stop by, you’ll be helping create brighter futures for pets in our community.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Haile Farmers Market, 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608

We can’t wait to see you on Luke Day! 🐾💙

This fundraiser is independently organized by NextHome and community supporters. The Humane Society of North Central Florida is grateful to be the beneficiary of proceeds from the event but is not responsible for event management, sponsorships, or operations.
