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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.

It’s #FosterFriday, and today we’re celebratin

It’s #FosterFriday, and today we’re celebrating the faces of fostering — the tiny paws, sleepy eyes, wobbly legs, and purring hearts that YOU help save. 🐾💕

Our foster families are the quiet heroes behind the scenes, caring for the animals who aren’t quite ready for adoption yet. Because of you, they get the love and care they need to grow, heal, and thrive.

Right now, our foster program is in urgent need of kitten formula — the tiniest faces of fostering are counting on us. 🍼

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time. Or if you can lend a hand with supplies, every can of formula makes a difference.

🍼 Donate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/380T9082E81W3?ref_=wl_share
🏠 Sign up to foster: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster/

#FosterFriday #FacesOfFostering #FosterHeroes #KittenSeason #GulfCoastHumane #FosterSavesLives #BottleBabyBrigade #LeeCounty #Community #ShelterPets #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #LehighAcres #FortMyers #CapeCoral #cats #catsofinstagram #doglover

Get ready for another Paws and Pose puppy yoga cla

Get ready for another Paws and Pose puppy yoga class this Sunday!

🧘‍♀️🐾 Paws and Pose - Monthly Yoga with Shelter Pets!
📅 Date: 4th Sunday of Each Month
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Gulf Coast Humane Society, 2010 Arcadia Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916
💲 Cost: $20 per person
Join us for Paws and Pose, a relaxing one-hour yoga session hosted every month at the Gulf Coast Humane Society! It’s the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and support a great cause.
✨ What to Expect:
A gentle, guided yoga class suitable for all skill levels.
Adorable, adoptable pets mingling and brightening your practice.
Opportunities to meet some furry friends looking for their forever homes after class.
💜 All proceeds go directly to the Gulf Coast Humane Society, helping provide care, shelter, and love to animals in need.
🌟 What to Bring: Your yoga mat, water bottle, and positive energy!
👉 Reserve your spot today:
https://give.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/event/paws-and-pose/e666029

Let’s stretch, breathe, and give back together!

#PuppyYoga #shelterdogs #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #LehighAcres #K9 #FortMyers #CapeCoral #doglover #dogsofinstagram #dog #Puppies

🤝 Teamwork makes the tail wags happen! 🐾 A

🤝 Teamwork makes the tail wags happen!

🐾 A huge thank you to our friends at the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples for partnering with us on a Pet Food Pantry swap! They put out a call for dog food, and we were in desperate need of cat food—so we teamed up to support both our communities.🐶🐱 We’re so grateful for the collaboration and the shared mission to keep pets fed and families supported!

#AnimalShelterLove #PetPantryPartners #GulfCoastHumane #CommunitySupport #BetterTogether #southwestflorida #LeeCounty #Community #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #PBHSN #humanesocietynaples

Today we celebrate the paws that lead the way. 🐾

Guide dogs are more than companions—they’re lifelines, helping people with vision loss live independently and confidently. On this International Guide Dog Day, we honor their intelligence, loyalty, and the incredible bond they share with their handlers.

Let’s give a round of a-paws to these four-legged heroes! 🐕‍🦺✨
Tag someone who has been inspired by a guide dog or share your story below! 👇

#InternationalGuideDogDay #GuideDogHeroes #PawsThatLead #SeeingIsBelieving #ServiceDogsRock #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #SupportGuideDogs

Join us for Paws and Poses, a monthly yoga session

Join us for Paws and Poses, a monthly yoga session hosted at the Gulf Coast Humane Society! This one-hour yoga class is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and support a great cause.

Details:
📅 Date: April 27th, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 am
📍 Location: Gulf Coast Humane Society,2010 Arcadia Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916
💲 Cost: $20 per person
Sign up here- https://give.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/event/paws-and-pose/e666029

All proceeds go directly to the Gulf Coast Humane Society to help provide care, shelter, and love to animals in need. Whether you’re a yoga pro or a first-timer, this session is open to all levels.

After class, stick around to meet some adorable adoptable pets who are looking for their forever homes!

Bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and positive energy. Reserve your spot today and make a difference in the lives of shelter animals while finding your Zen!
Let’s stretch, breathe, and give back together! 🐾

#southwestflorida #SaveLives #AdoptDontShop #Gulfcoasthumanesociety #PuppyYoga #Yoga

🐾 Wishlist Wednesday! 🐾 Our shelter pets de

🐾 Wishlist Wednesday! 🐾

Our shelter pets depend on the kindness of animal lovers like YOU! This #WishlistWednesday, help us keep tails wagging and kittens purring by donating supplies we urgently need. Every item—big or small—makes a difference! 💙

🚨 We desperately need non-clumping litter for our shelter cats! With kitten season in full swing, our tiniest rescues need your help more than ever. 🍼🐱

📝 See our full list of needs:
https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/supplies-wish-list/

📦 Shop directly from our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/380T9082E81W3?ref_=wl_share

🐶🐱 Learn more about our mission and how you can help:
https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/

Thank you for supporting our furry friends! 💕
#AdoptDontShop #SupportLocalShelters #GCHSFamily #KittenSeason #southwestflorida #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety

🐶❤️ Help us turn compassion into action—j

🐶❤️ Help us turn compassion into action—just by voting!

Gulf Coast Humane Society is in the running to receive critical funding through the Mast Family Culligan Giveaway, and every vote brings us closer to saving more lives.

📅 Voting closes May 31, 2025
🗳 Cast your vote here: https://culliganfortmyers.com/giveaway/

Thank you to Mast Family Culligan for hosting this amazing giveaway and helping make a difference in our community!

Giveaway Rules:
✔ Must be 18+
✔ One vote per person
✔ Must live in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, or Charlotte counties

Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting the animals who need us most!
#ShelterPetsDeserveLove #VoteForGCHS #AnimalRescueCommunity #ThankYouCulligan #southwestflorida #leecountyflorida #LeeCounty #SaveLives #ShelterPets #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #LehighAcres #FortMyers #CapeCoral #lehigh #naplesfl

🌟 It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week, an

🌟 It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re sending a HUGE thank-you to the incredible volunteers who keep our shelter running with love and dedication! 🐾

From walking dogs and washing pups, to cleaning kennels and answering phones—our volunteers do it all with compassion and care. You are the heart of Gulf Coast Humane Society, and we are so grateful for every single one of you. 🙌

Want to join this amazing crew and make a real difference for animals in need?
👉 Sign up to volunteer: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer-opportunities/

#NationalVolunteerWeek #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #ThankYouVolunteers #VolunteerLove #AnimalRescueHeroes #FortMyersVolunteers #GiveBack #VolunteerWithUs #ShelterHeroes

🐾 32 adoptions this week! 💜🐶🐱 It might

🐾 32 adoptions this week! 💜🐶🐱 It might’ve been a slower week, but every adoption is a celebration—especially for VEGA, one of our @Dollys Dream Dogs, who went HOME after spending 70+ days in the shelter! 💜🏡

Kitten season is still in full swing, and we’re staying BUSY with bottle babies, litters, and mamas needing help. Your support means the world right now. 🙌

🐾 Adopt, foster, donate: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/
📍 Foster info: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster/
💜 Donate here: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/supplies-wish-list/

#GulfCoastHumaneSociety #KittenSeason #AdoptDontShop #FosterLove #RescuePets #StillGoingStrong

Some-bunny told us you’re looking for love… an

Some-bunny told us you’re looking for love… and we’ve got the fluffiest candidates around! 🐶💖
Adopt, foster, or donate this Easter and help tails keep wagging! 🐾

https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/
#EasterWithGCHS #southwestflorida #shelterdogs #LeeCounty #ShelterPets #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #EasterPups

We’re not yolkin’—our shelter pups are egg-s

We’re not yolkin’—our shelter pups are egg-stra adorable this Easter weekend! 🐣
Hop on over to Gulf Coast Humane Society and meet your new best furiend! 🐾💕

https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adopt/

#GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #LehighAcres #K9 #FortMyers #CapeCoral #doglover #HappyEaster2025 #EasterWeekend

🐾 Easter Weekend Hours 🐣

Just a heads up! 🐰
We’ll be open regular hours on Friday and Saturday, but CLOSED on Easter Sunday so our team can enjoy the holiday.

We’ll be back to our normal hours on Monday!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend! 💐🐾

#HappyEaster2025 #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop

Black dogs wait up to 4x longer to get adopted —

Black dogs wait up to 4x longer to get adopted — just because of their color. 🖤 Let’s break the stigma and give them the love they deserve. #BlackDogSyndrome #AdoptDontShop #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #LeeCounty #dogloverscommunity

🐾 When you vote, you help shelter pets get the

🐾 When you vote, you help shelter pets get the second chance they deserve.
We’re part of the Mast Family Culligan Non-Profit Giveaway, and your support could help us care for more animals in need. 💜

🗳 Cast your vote by May 31, 2025 here:
👉 https://culliganfortmyers.com/giveaway/

Big thanks to Mast Family Culligan for their heart and generosity in supporting local charities!

Giveaway Rules:
🔹 Must be 18 or older
🔹 One vote per person
🔹 Must live in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, or Charlotte counties
🔹 Mast Family Culligan will verify votes and may disqualify duplicates or out-of-area entries.

Let’s make this happen—for them.
#VoteForAnimals #SupportGCHS #EveryVoteMatters #ThankYouCulligan #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #CapeCoral #FortMyers #LaBelle #Labellefl

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to the Follow the Foste

🐶🧘‍♂️ Paws, breathe, and stretch! We h

🐶🧘‍♂️ Paws, breathe, and stretch! We had an amazing time at Puppy Yoga with the Lee County Sheriff's Office Task Force at @MiromarOutlets this weekend! 🐾🛍️

Missed it? Don’t worry — you can still get your puppy pose on! 🐕✨ Join us for monthly Puppy Yoga sessions right here at the shelter! It’s the cutest way to de-stress and support our adoptable pups. 💛

📍 Follow us for upcoming dates & details!
#PuppyYoga #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #MiromarOutlets #LeeCountySheriff

Without looking at our website, whos who? 🖤 D

Without looking at our website, whos who?

🖤 Did you know? Black dogs are often overlooked in shelters simply because of their color — a phenomenon known as Black Dog Syndrome.

Studies show that black dogs:
➡️ Wait up to 4 times longer for adoption than lighter-colored dogs
➡️ Are more likely to be passed over in favor of smaller or lighter-colored pups
➡️ Make up a disproportionately high number of long-term shelter residents

There’s nothing unlucky about these pups — they’re just as loving, loyal, and deserving of forever homes. Let’s break the stigma and give black dogs the spotlight they deserve! 🐾🖤

#AdoptDontShop #BlackDogSyndrome #RescueDogs #AdoptBlackDogs #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #shelterdogs #ShelterPets #LehighAcres #K9 #FortMyers #CapeCoral #doglover #dog

🐾 Wishlist Wednesday! 🐾 Our shelter pets de

🐾 Wishlist Wednesday! 🐾

Our shelter pets depend on the kindness of animal lovers like YOU! This #WishlistWednesday, help us keep tails wagging and kittens purring by donating supplies we urgently need. Every item—big or small—makes a difference! 💙

🚨 We desperately need kitten wet food for our foster program! With kitten season in full swing, our tiniest rescues need your help more than ever. 🍼🐱

📝 See our full list of needs:
https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/supplies-wish-list/

📦 Shop directly from our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/380T9082E81W3?ref_=wl_share

🐶🐱 Learn more about our mission and how you can help:
https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/

Thank you for supporting our furry friends! 💕
#AdoptDontShop #SupportLocalShelters #GCHSFamily #KittenSeason #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #ShelterPets #K9 #shelteranimals #FortMyers #CapeCoral #doglover #seniordog #dogs

Meet our newest addition—an animal care tech dol

Meet our newest addition—an animal care tech doll inspired by the real heroes at Gulf Coast Humane Society! 🐾💜 She's got her cleaning tools, a leash in hand, and two adorable friends by her side—just like our staff who care for pets every single day.

While this doll is just for fun, the need is very real. We have countless dogs and cats waiting for loving homes, and every donation helps us provide them with food, shelter, and medical care.

Adopt a best friend. 💜 Be a part of the mission.
👉 https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adopt/
Donate to save lives.
🔗https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/second-chance-fund/
#AdoptDontShop #GulfCoastHumane #SupportYourShelter #KittenSeason #RescueLove #LeeCounty #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #ShelterPets

We Need Your Help — It’s Kitten Season! 🐾
🚨 We are bursting at the seams with kittens and nursing moms! Our shelter is working around the clock to care for these tiny lives, and we can’t do it alone.

✨ Here’s how YOU can help: 🐱 Sign up to foster: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/foster/
💪 Volunteer at the shelter: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer-opportunities/
🛒 Donate supplies: Amazon Wishlist

Let’s give these babies the love and care they deserve. 💛

#KittenSeason #Fosteringsaveslives #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #VolunteerLove #FosterKittens #SaveThemAll #CatRescue #DonateToday

💜 Your vote can be the reason a shelter pet get

💜 Your vote can be the reason a shelter pet gets a second chance.

Gulf Coast Humane Society has been chosen to participate in a special giveaway that could help us do even more for the animals who come through our doors—abandoned, scared, and in need of love.

Every single vote helps us provide lifesaving medical care, bottle feed vulnerable kittens, and help more pets find the loving homes they deserve.

If you believe in compassion, rescue, and second chances—please vote for us today.

🐾 Click here to vote until May 31 👉🏼 https://culliganfortmyers.com/giveaway/

Thank you for being part of our mission.

#VoteToSaveLives #GulfCoastHumaneSociety #RescueLove #FosterSaveAdopt #EveryVoteMatters #CommunitySupport #AnimalAdvocate #BeTheirVoice #MastFamilyCulliganGiveaway

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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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