Humane Society NaplesFunded in 2024
Founded in 1960, Humane Society Naples is the premiere no-kill shelter in Collier County Florida. Our mission is to shelter animals in times of need, locate life-long homes, and advocate for responsible pet ownership. HSN serves thousands of animals each year through our sheltering, fostering and adoptions programs, as well as with medical care through our Yawney Family Veterinary Clinic and the Patty and Jay Baker Mobile Veterinary Clinic. We help families with crisis boarding, behavioral training services and have a community pet food pantry that provides staple pet supplies and food to families in need. HSN also provides numerous outreach programs to schools, businesses, and memory care facilities to educate our community about responsible pet ownership, how to care for and approach animals, and the benefits of having an animal. Since opening, HSN has adopted thousands of animals into loving homes, and we look forward to continuing our efforts with the support and commitment of our loyal community of animal lovers.
Humane Society Naples will use their grant to increase the intake of senior dogs by 10%, focusing on fostering and adoption through partnerships with local county shelters that need more resources. They plan to grow their foster program by recruiting new foster families through targeted outreach campaigns and offering comprehensive support, including veterinary care, supplies, and behavioral training. For senior dogs with complex needs, Humane Society Naples will provide “forever foster” care, ensuring these dogs spend their golden years in loving homes rather than shelters.
About Better Together
Thanks to a generous grant from a private foundation, Grey Muzzle launched “Better Together” –an innovative grant initiative to promote lifesaving partnerships between open-admission shelters and other animal welfare organizations. These partnerships are vital in ensuring senior dogs receive the care and attention they deserve.
This is about more than funding. It’s about creating and sharing knowledge. As part of our Learning Partnership, grantees will collaborate, sharing their progress, challenges, and successes. With guidance from the Grey Muzzle team, they’ll gather insights that will help shape future initiatives and spread best practices nationwide.
