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The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill, animal welfare organization in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Kitten Season is in Full Swing!

🌟 Kitten Season is in Full Swing! 🌟

Right now, we have 62 tiny kittens in foster homes, plus some available for adoption and more are always coming in, and we desperately need donations to survive. From bottle-feeding newborns to providing cozy, safe spaces for growing kittens—YOU can make all the difference. We are in urgent need of shaker bottles and playpens.

🐾 Want to help?
✅ Foster: Sign up today to care for kittens who need you most: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster/
✅ Donate: Every dollar goes toward supplies, vet care, and giving these kittens a fighting chance: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/380T9082E81W3?ref_=wl_share

#KittenSeason #FosterKittens #BottleFeederFosters #DonateToSaveLives #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

Urgent Need for Sheets & Towels!

🐶 Urgent Need for Sheets & Towels! 🐾

The influx of puppies at the Gulf Coast Humane Society shelter has our laundry room working overtime! We’re running low on sheets, towels, and blankets — essential items that help us keep our pups clean, cozy, and comfortable.

📢 Can you help? Whether gently used or new, your donations make a HUGE difference for our dogs in need. Donations can be dropped off at our shelter or shipped directly to us!

❤️ Every towel, sheet, or blanket donated means a warmer, cleaner, and happier stay for a puppy waiting for their forever home.

🙏 Thank you for your kindness and support!

📍 2010 Arcadia St, Ft Myers 33916
📅 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

#GulfCoastHumaneSociety #DonateForPuppies #ShelterNeeds #RescueDogs

World Stray Animal Day

🌍✨ World Stray Animal Day ✨🌍

Every animal deserves love, warmth, and a place to call home. Today, on #WorldStrayAnimalDay, let’s come together to make a difference! Whether it’s through adoption, fostering, donating, or simply spreading awareness, YOU can be their hero.

🐾💖 Join us in giving stray animals the love they deserve. 💖🐾

🏠 Looking to adopt? Visit us at the Gulf Coast Humane Society Shelter!
📅 Adoption Hours: Sat, Sun, & Mon: 12 PM – 5 PM Tuesday - Friday: 12 PM - 6PM
📍 https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adopt/

Every visit, every share, every donation helps save lives. Let’s make the world a kinder place—one rescued animal at a time.

#AdoptDontShop #WorldStrayAnimalDay #FosterLove #RescueAndRehome #EveryLifeMatters #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

Thank you so much Florida Weekly for highlighting

Thank you so much Florida Weekly for highlighting our event with the Kitten Lady 💜

https://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/meet-the-kitten-lady/

#GulfCoastHumaneSociety #ShelterPets #AdoptDontShop #cat #kittyadoption #cats #KittenLady

URGENT: Bottle Baby Fosters Needed

🍼 URGENT: Bottle Baby Fosters Needed 💔

This #FosterFriday is a little different, Kitten Season is upon us and we are inundated with kittens!

Right now, we are getting flooded with calls—tiny newborn kittens with no mama to care for them. They're coming in from shelters, rescues, and kind-hearted people who’ve found them cold and crying, clinging to life.

We want to help them all. We ache to say yes to every single one.
But without more bottle baby fosters, we can’t.

You don’t need experience—just a warm heart and willingness to learn. 💜
Our Foster Coordinator will teach you one-on-one until you feel completely comfortable.

These babies cannot survive without human help.
Now is the time.
Please consider opening your home—and your heart.

📩 Message us or sign up here to foster: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster
🙏 Help us save lives
If you can't foster, please consider donating items from our wish list- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/380T9082E81W3?ref_=wl_share

#LeeCounty #ShelterPets #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #KittenSeason

When NOT to Intervene

🚫🐱 When NOT to Intervene 🐱🚫

Found kittens? Not all kittens need rescuing! 🛑 If they’re clean, quiet, and plump, their mom is likely nearby caring for them.

💡 Before you step in, watch from a distance. Moms often leave their kittens temporarily to find food. Intervening too soon can do more harm than good!

Help us spread the word—knowing when NOT to intervene saves lives. 💖

🔗Please visit https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care/finding-kittens-outdoors/ for more information.

#KittenSeason #FosterKittens #KittenRescue #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #LehighAcres #CapeCoral #FortMyers

This April, Cat’s Pride is on a mission to donat

This April, Cat’s Pride is on a mission to donate a total of 500,000 pounds of cat litter to shelters across the country. For every purchase of Cat’s Pride litter—including Micro Crystals, Total Odor Control (24lb bags), and other Cat’s Pride green jug litters—they will donate 3 pounds of litter to shelters like ours!

We have an incredible opportunity to receive three times the usual amount of cat litter donations through Cat’s Pride’s Love That Lasts program—but we need your help!

It’s simple, join the Cat’s Pride Club (https://catspride.com/member-dashboard/?tab=register) and nominate our shelter Gulf Coast Humane Society in Ft. Myers for triple litter donations.

By choosing Cat’s Pride, you’re not only providing comfort to our shelter cats but also supporting future adoptions and helping create #LoveThatLasts #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

🐾 Stretch, breathe, and cuddle with puppies! 🐶🧘‍

Our Paws & Pose puppy yoga class is all about relaxation, fun, and furry friends. Whether you're a yoga pro or just here for the puppy snuggles, everyone is welcome!💜

Join us for the most adorable workout you'll ever experience. Spots fill up fast, so sign up now! 🧘‍♂️
Paws & Pose Registration: https://give.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/event/paws-and-pose/e666029

#PawsAndPose #PuppyYoga #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #YogaWithPuppies

A Break Makes All the Difference!

🌟 A Break Makes All the Difference! 🌟

Simba went from nervous and timid to playful and loving—all thanks to his amazing temporary foster family. After feeling under the weather, Simba got the chance to relax, heal, and show his true personality. From jumping at his own reflection to eagerly asking for playtime and cuddles, he’s truly thriving outside of the shelter!

Fosters like Simba’s make this transformation possible. You can be a lifesaver, too! Sign up to foster and give animals like Simba the break they need to shine. 💛

🐾 Sign up to foster today: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster/
📲 Donate to support their care: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/380T9082E81W3?ref_=wl_share

#FosterLove #ShelterBreakSuccess #FosterPetsSaveLives #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #ShelterPets #AdoptDontShop

#WishListWednesday – Heartworm Awareness Month E

#WishListWednesday – Heartworm Awareness Month Edition

Did you know? 💔 Treating a dog with heartworm disease can cost anywhere from $500 to $1,500 or more—especially for shelter animals who often need extensive care.

At Gulf Coast Humane Society, we never turn away an animal in need. But we can’t do it alone. Your support helps us provide life-saving treatments for heartworm-positive dogs, giving them a chance at a happy, healthy life. 🐕

🌟 How You Can Help:
✅ Donate towards heartworm treatment costs.
✅ Spread the word about year-round prevention!

📢 DONATE NOW: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gulfcoasthumanesociety/
Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can save lives. 💜

#HeartwormAwarenessMonth #ShelterDogs #DonateToSaveLives #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

April is here, but let's take a moment to cel

🌟 April is here, but let's take a moment to celebrate all the amazing work done in March at Gulf Coast Humane Society! 🐾💜

📈 March Recap:
🐶 314 New Admissions
🏡 275 Adoptions - So many furry friends found their forever homes!
💖 174 Pets in Foster Homes - Thank you, fosters, for your love and dedication!
✂️ 854 Spay & Neuter Clinic Visits - Making a difference, one procedure at a time.
🩺 1018 Veterinary Clinic Visits - Keeping our pets healthy and happy!

Want to help us make April even better? Here's how you can support us:
💸 Donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gulfcoasthumanesociety/
🤝 Volunteer: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer-opportunities/
🏡 Foster: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster/

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission. Whether you adopted, fostered, volunteered, or donated—you're making a difference. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪✨

#GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #FosterLove #SpayAndNeuter #Donate #Volunteer #LeeCounty #LehighAcres #CapeCoral #FortMyers

April is here, and so is

🌸 Hello, April! 🌸

April is here, and so is Heartworm Awareness Month—a crucial time to spread awareness about the dangers of heartworm disease and how to prevent it.

At the Gulf Coast Humane Society, we're committed to keeping your pets safe and healthy all year long. From heartworm testing and prevention to wellness exams and vaccinations, we’re here to help your furry friends thrive. 🐕🐈

📍 Location: 2685 Swamp Cabbage Court, Ft Myers, FL 33901
📞 Call to Schedule: (239) 332-2719

Prevention is key! Make sure your pets are protected with year-round preventatives and annual testing. Let’s work together to keep heartworms away.💜

#HelloApril #HeartwormAwarenessMonth #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #ProtectYourPets #VeterinaryClinic

Trivia Tuesday! What’s the primary way dogs

📣 Trivia Tuesday!
What’s the primary way dogs contract heartworm disease? 🤔
Drop your answers below! 👇 We’ll reveal the correct answer later today.
#TriviaTuesday #HeartwormAwarenessMonth #ProtectYourPet #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

As many of you know, the Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw,

As many of you know, the Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw, cancelled her visit to Fort Myers because her beloved cat, Ferguson, was ill. If you follow her on social media, you also know that Ferguson made a miraculous recovery! At the Gulf Coast Humane Society, we are all so happy about this! 💜

📅 Sunday, April 6, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), Building U, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919
🎟️ $35- Tickets are on sale now: https://give.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/event/saving-kittens-lives-with-kitten-lady-hannah-shaw/e653284

Hannah Shaw, a New York Times best-selling author and leading expert in kitten rescue and care, will share her wealth of knowledge and experience in a two-hour presentation. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into kitten rescue, learn life-saving care techniques, and hear heartwarming stories of kitten survival.

- Seating is limited, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. -

🐾About Hannah Shaw:
Hannah Shaw is a kitten rescuer, humane educator, and unwavering animal advocate. As the founder of Kitten Lady, she provides educational media and instructional workshops that help individuals and animal shelters learn how to save the lives of kittens.

#LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #GCHS #LehighAcres #FortMyers #CapeCoral #cats #HannahShaw #KittenLady

Incredible Adoption Week!

🎉 Incredible Adoption Week! 🐾

Last week was AMAZING thanks to our community! We had 67 adoptions, including some of our long-term residents finally finding their forever homes. 🏡

Special shoutout to Champ (1st photo) 234 days with us, who was sponsored by Chico's Promise he was a Papa John's Pizza - Southwest Florida which means thanks to our partnership, the family that adopted him gets a pizza party! Smokey Bear 143 days with us (2nd photo), fees covered by Skyler Hann & Danielle Sater. 🙌

We welcomed 34 cats and 27 dogs, nearly half of them owner surrenders. And thanks to our dedicated fosters, 114 cats and dogs were in loving foster homes.

💜 50% Off Adoption Fees for dogs over 25lbs until April 13th! Don't miss out on bringing home your new best friend.

🕛Adoption Hours:
Mon, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 5pm
Tue – Fri: 12pm – 6pm

Thank you to everyone who fosters, adopts, sponsors, donates, and spreads the word. You're truly making a difference! 💪🐾

#AdoptionSavesLives #FosterLove #ThankYouCommunity #ChicosPromise #SkylerHannAndDanielleSater #AdoptDontShop

🐾 🚨 We’re At Capacity & Need Your Help! 🚨 🐾

Our shelter is overflowing with amazing dogs looking for loving homes, and more keep coming in. To help make space and save even more lives, we’re offering HALF-OFF adoptions for all dogs over 25 lbs (excluding puppies) from Saturday, March 29th through April 13th!

By adopting, you’re making room for the next animal in need while gaining a loyal companion for life. 💜

📅 Promotion Dates: March 29th - April 13th
📍 Gulf Coast Humane Society – 2010 Arcadia St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
🐶 View adoption information here- https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adopt/

Help us spread the word, adopt a new best friend, and save lives! 🐾💜 #AdoptToSave #RescueDogsRock #HalfOffAdoptions #shelterdogs #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

We Need Your Help!

Our shelter is at ca

🐾 We Need Your Help! 🐾

Our shelter is at capacity, and more dogs are still coming in—plus, several other shelters are in desperate need of our help. To open space and save more lives, we’re offering HALF-OFF adoption fees for all dogs over 25 lbs (excluding puppies) from Saturday, March 29th through April 13th!

By adopting, you’re not just giving a dog a second chance—you’re also making room for another pup in need. 💜 Come visit Gulf Coast Humane Society and be a hero for a shelter dog!

🐶 View adoptable dogs here: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adoptable-dogs/
📍 Visit us at: 2010 Arcadia St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
🕛Adoption hours are Sat, Sun & Mon- 12pm-5pm and Tues- Fri- 12pm-6pm

#AdoptToSave #RescueDogsRock #HalfOffAdoptions #shelterdogs #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop

Meet Coraline – A Sweet and Beautiful Terrier Mi

Meet Coraline – A Sweet and Beautiful Terrier Mix

Coraline is a charming 44-pound female terrier mix with a gorgeous black coat that shines in the sun. She’s a sweet and affectionate girl who loves to be around her humans, showering them with love and cuddles.

With her gentle nature, Coraline makes a wonderful companion for anyone looking for a loyal and loving pet. Whether she’s playing or relaxing by your side, her loving presence will brighten your days.

If you're looking for a sweet, beautiful dog to add to your family, Coraline is the perfect match. Come meet her and let her warm your heart!

Come visit her today! https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adopt/

#animalovers #southwestflorida #shelterdogs #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #K9 #GCHS

Meet Scout – A Playful and Sweet 2-Month-Old Lar

Meet Scout – A Playful and Sweet 2-Month-Old Large Mix Breed Puppy! 🐾

Scout is a lovable 2-month-old large mix breed puppy with a heart full of adventure and a big, playful spirit. Though he’s still small, he’s growing quickly and already showing off his adorable personality. He’s full of curiosity, energy, and the kind of sweet nature that makes him a joy to be around.

Scout is ready to grow up in a loving home where he can get all the attention, training, and care he needs to thrive. He’ll make a fantastic companion for an active family or someone looking for a loyal, playful pup to join their life.

If you’re ready for an energetic and affectionate puppy who will bring lots of love into your home, Scout is the perfect match. Come meet him and let him become part of your family!

Come meet Scout today! https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adopt/

#animalovers #LeeCounty #ShelterPets #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #CapeCoral #FortMyers #doglover #dogsofinstagram

It's #FosterFriday

This Is What Fosteri

It's #FosterFriday 🎉

🐾 This Is What Fostering Can Do 💜

Last week, we received an urgent plea from one of our rescue partners. Their shelter was at capacity and facing heartbreaking decisions if help didn’t come quickly. Our shelter was also full—so the only way to say yes was to coordinate a direct transfer into foster homes. It had to be precise—coordinated down to the hour.

And that’s exactly what we did.

Thanks to an incredible team effort, we were able to pull it off: the other shelter transported the dogs to us, Fancy, Orla, Velvet & Erin, our amazing veterinary team provided intake upon arrival, and then—because of our fosters—they immediately went into loving homes.

That’s what fostering can do. It saves lives.

Our fosters who stepped up—with almost no notice—are true heroes. They made room where there was none. They gave 4 dogs safety, comfort, and a chance at a future...and in doing so, they also helped create much-needed space for the overcrowded shelter that reached out for help—giving them a little more breathing room to care for the many others still waiting for help.

✨ Every single person who fosters helps write a story like this one.
✨ Every open home becomes a lifeline.
✨ Every act of kindness creates a ripple.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time. Join us. Be part of the reason a dog gets a second chance.

👉🏼https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster/
🔗https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gulfcoasthumanesociety/

#shelterdogs #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #ShelterPets #AdoptDontShop #K9 #LehighAcres #FortMyers #CapeCoral

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing Amazon.com C

🐾 A huge THANK YOU to the amazing Amazon.com Cares Team in Fort Myers for lending a helping hand at Gulf Coast Humane Society! 💜 Your hard work tackling laundry, replenishing our Pet Food Pantry, raking leaves, and cleaning up the play yards made such a difference for our shelter animals.

It’s because of generous volunteers like you that we can continue providing a clean, loving environment for our furry friends. We appreciate you all so much! 🐶🐱💜 #ThankYou #AmazonCares #CommunitySupport #HelpingPaws #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

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Gulf Coast Humane Society is dedicated to being a safe haven for pets in need by providing medical care, promoting adoptions, and nurturing the bond between pets and people in Southwest Florida.

Our shelter does not receive any federal, state, or county funding and no funding from the Humane Society of the United States or ASPCA. We rely solely on donations, grants, bequests, and fundraising events to further our mission as stated above.

We are the most tenured 501(c)3 nonprofit, no-kill, animal welfare organization established in 1947 in Southwest Florida.

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