Gulf Coast Humane Society

[Fort Myers, FL, May 20, 2024] The Gulf Coast Humane Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcy Andrade as its new Executive Director. 

Mrs. Andrade’s 30-year career has been focused on animal protection and welfare.  Most recently, she has served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Animal Control Association and as the Executive Director for the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association and the Florida Animal Protection Foundation.  She is also actively involved in a leadership capacity for the Florida Animal Friend and the Florida Leaders in Lifesaving.  Mrs. Andrade has worked at Lee County Domestic Animal Services and Collier County Domestic Animal Services; receiving the Walter Turken Award by the Naples Humane Society for her animal welfare and lifesaving achievements.

“Darcy will be a wonderful asset for Gulf Coast Humane Society,” said President Lee Hall, Board of Directors. “She has extensive animal welfare and nonprofit experience and strong community partners to propel us in future planning and growth.”

The Gulf Coast Humane Society provides medical, behavioral, social, and nutritional care to every animal staying in their care until their forever family adopts them. The nonprofit established in 1947 also subsidizes healthcare for pets in the Southwest Florida community through its affordable Veterinary Wellness Clinic and SpayNeuter Clinic.  Additionally, since 2020, the nonprofit offers a Pet Food Pantry that has become vital in this economy. 

Mrs. Andrade begins her new position on May 20^th.

Contact for More Information: Lori Burke, Development Director, 239.332.0364 ext. 321, [email protected]

[Fort Myers, FL, May 13, 2024] The Gulf Coast Humane Society, the most tenured animal welfare organization in Southwest Florida, is offering a new program designed to provide peace of mind to pet owners as they organize their estate planning.

The new program named the Pet Legacy Program ensures the well-being of a person’s cat or dog after their passing.  The Pet Legacy Program provides the Gulf Coast Humane Society with a provision to take care of their pets until a loving family adopts them.  The planning is simple and includes a step-by-step process facilitated by the GCHS Development Team. This guarantees a pet’s future is secure and notifies the person’s family of the person’s wishes.

“We are pleased to provide the Pet Legacy Program to our community.  When people make plans for their pets, they are ensuring a lifetime of love and care for their pet; even when they can’t be there,” said Lori Burke, Development Director.

For more information about the Pet Legacy Program, contact Lori Burke, Development Director at 239.332.0364 ext. 321 or [email protected]. 

Contact for More Information: Lori Burke, Development Director, 239.332.0364 ext. 321, [email protected]

[Fort Myers, FL, May 20, 2024] The Gulf Coast Humane Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcy Andrade as its new Executive Director. 

[Fort Myers, FL, May 7, 2024] Gulf Coast Humane Society, the most tenured animal welfare organization in Southwest Florida, is excited to launch two new donor recognition levels designed to honor and celebrate the exceptional contributions of its most dedicated supporters.

The new recognition levels celebrate cumulative gifts both lifetime and annual. “We are thrilled to introduce the new Pack Leader and Lifetime Pack Leader Clubs to show our immense appreciation for the generous support that allows us to focus on our mission 365 days per year,” said Lori Burke, Development Director of the Gulf Coast Humane Society.  “Our donors are the backbone of our nonprofit’s three mission areas: our shelter, affordable SpayNeuter Clinic, and affordable Veterinary Wellness Clinic. The two donor recognition levels are just a small way to show how much we value our supporters.”

The Lifetime Pack Leaders Club recognizes supporters with lifetime gifts totaling $50,000 or more with several benefits including being able to name a shelter animal and the semi-annual shelter animal meet and greet.  The Pack Leaders Club recognizes supporters with cumulative annual gifts totaling $1,000 or more.  This donor level also has several benefits. 

For more information about the Lifetime Pack Leaders Club, Annual Pack Leaders Club, and their benefits, contact Lori Burke, Development Director at 239.332.0364 ext. 321 or [email protected].