About Us
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Nassau Humane Society appreciates our dedicated shelter staff -- during National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and every week! From left, back row: NHS President John Landregan, Mary Witt, Chelsae Peters, Waileen Yarber, Shelter Director Gregg Balzer, and Fernandina Beach City Manager Michael Czymbor. Front row, Melissa Coker, Betty Kardel, Christine McClure, Sherry Merritt and Melissa Day. Thanks for all you do!!
CITY OF FERNANDINA
BEACH
ANIMAL CONTROL
The City of Fernandina Beach has permitted the Nassau Humane Society to operate its Adoption Center out of the City's Animal Control facility. We feel that animal control is much more than enforcing the animal control laws of the city, which include but are not limited to the leash law, animal restraint and the licensing of pets. Our Animal Control Officer will work with pet owners and the community in an education process on responsible pet ownership.
Upon entering the shelter, an animal is held for 5 business days in the stray area to allow the owner to reclaim the pet. The City of Fernandina Beach pays for the care of these animals during this 5 day period.
The Nassau Humane Society operates a lost and found shelter for the City and is located at 671 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. The hours of operation for animal intake and reclaim are:
Tuesday-Friday 11:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturdays 11AM - 4PM
After hour emergency services, defined as an animal bite to a human, vicious or injured animal, are provided.
All pet owners within the City limits are required to license their pets. To obtain a city license, proof of current rabies certificate administered by a veterinarian must be furnished. The cost for a city license is $5.00 for a sterilized pet and $100 (95 percent refundable if the animal is subsequently sterilized) for a non-sterilized pet. Verification of sterilization is required. The license will provide very valuable assistance if the pet becomes lost.
NASSAU HUMANE
SOCIETY
ADOPTION CENTER
The City of Fernandina Beach has permitted the Nassau Humane Society to operate its Adoption Center out of the City's Animal Control facility. Upon entering the shelter, an animal is held for 5 business days in the stray area to allow the owner to reclaim the pet. On the 6th day, at the expense of NHS, the pet is put through a series of tests to determine if it is a candidate for adoption. These tests include Heartworm, FIV, Feluk, and temperament testing. Healthy, behaviorally sound animals are then placed into the Adoption Program. All animals in the Adoption program are sterilized, made current on vaccinations including rabies, wormed, treated for fleas, and dogs are started on heartworm prevention. When funding and space is available, NHS will address illnesses such as heartworm, mange, and upper respiratory, thanks to the efforts of our local veterinarians. NHS assumes all costs from this point until adoption.
The Nassau Humane Society's Adoption Center operation is funded solely by donations and run by a small staff with the help of volunteers. Your support and financial help is greatly appreciated.
The Adoption Center is open for adoptions 5 days a week, during the following hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11:30AM - 5PM
Saturday 11:00AM - 4PM
Please stop by the shelter during these hours. We will open by appointment if these hours do not allow a potential adopter to visit. Our animals may also be viewed online at petfinder.com.
The Nassau Humane Society welcomes your financial support; however, donations of your time and love are equally valued and appreciated. To become a volunteer, please call 904-321-1647.
NHS Shelter Director
Gregg Balzer
dirshelter@att.net
City of Fernandina Beach Animal Control
nhsanimalcontrol@att.net
Veterinary Technician
nhsvet01@att.net
NASSAU HUMANE
SOCIETY
DOG PARK
Nassau Humane Society operates the Nassau Humane Society Dog Park located on Airport Road ajacent to the shelter. Amenities include a large dog park area with a bone shaped swimming pool, four bathing stations, a small dog play area with waterfall pool, and a training area.
Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve 9AM-2PM
New Year's Eve 9AM-2PM
Spring/Summer Hours 9-7 Mon-Sat: Closed Tuesday
Sunday 10-7
Fall/Winter Hours 9-5 -Mon-Sat: Closed Tuesday
Sunday 10-5
CLOSED
New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
All proceeds from Nassau Humane Society Dog Park benefit
the animals of Nassau Humane Society.
