How to prepare your pets for a hurricane
Please check out this article in Sarasota Magazine with advice from our Executive Director, Rick Yocum. Click here to link to this informative article.
HSMC News
HSMC earned the 2022 Candid Seal of Transparency
We are excited to have earned the 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid/Guidestar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. We provided the full story of our organization, in-depth financial information, and historical and current information about our strategies, goals, and mission-based programs. Your support of our work can be made with trust and … continuing reading
Be prepared for hurricane season
See the complete list of items you need to keep your pets safe during hurricane season. Rick Yocum’s Hurricane Article – May – June 2022
When the itching just won’t stop
New dermatology services work to cure common skin conditions and allergies in animals. Read all about it in the latest edition of Suncoast Pet magazine. Click here to see the article by Rick Yocum, Executive Director of HSMC.
Find your best friend at a sleepover!
Find out how you can try out a new dog or cat with our sleepover program. Read the latest article from Suncoast Pet Magazine.
Proactive Approach to Animal Homelessness and Overpopulation
Read the latest from Suncoast Pet Magazine! Rick Yocum’s Article – November-December 2021
People and Animals Learning Together
Click here to read in Suncoast Pet Magazine’s Sept/Oct 2021 issue all about the innovative new behavioral training program for dogs and cats at HSMC!
HSMC receives $20K grant from Florida Animal Friends
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Animal Friend, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending pet overpopulation, announced the 2021 recipients of their annual grant awards. This funding provides the opportunity for municipal and non-profit organizations to implement and/or continue no-cost and low-cost spay and neuter programs throughout Florida. Florida Animal Friend is pleased to … continuing reading
In Conversation With Rick Yocum of Humane Society of Manatee County
Check out this great article from SRQ Magazine about HSMC and other local non-profits. https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2021-08-11/17520_In-Conversation-With-Rick-Yocum-of-Humane-Society-of-Manatee-County
It is the best decision for the animals
http://https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/best-decision-for-the-animals-manatee-county-bans-retail-sale-of-cats-and-dogs/