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Did you know you can have a birthday party at the Did you know you can have a birthday party at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton? 🎉🐾 That’s right… you can celebrate your big day surrounded by wagging tails and happy hearts! Our most recent birthday crew had an absolute blast with a behind-the-scenes shelter tour, handmade pup cups, custom bracelets and bandanas, and the best part… meet-and-greets with four of our adoptable stars: Zinger, LilMama, Falcon, and Douglas. 🐶💛 Puppy kisses may or may not have stolen the spotlight. There were smiles, laughter, and plenty of puppy kisses. It was a party with purpose and paws-itively unforgettable! Want to throw a birthday bash that gives back? 🎂✨ Learn more and inquire at hsdayton.org/birthday #PartyWithPaws #BirthdayGoals #fblifestyle #AdoptDontShop #DaytonOhio #CelebrateWithPurpose
Buckle up, Miami Valley! We are excited to announc Buckle up, Miami Valley! We are excited to announce that the Jeff Schmitt Auto Group will be hosting the 8th annual "You Drive, They Thrive" campaign! In partnership with Ally, this annual initiative continues to support the Humane Society of Greater Dayton by donating $50 for every test drive taken at any of the eight Jeff Schmitt Auto Group locations, up to $10,000. The Jeff Schmitt Auto Group’s “You Drive, They Thrive” campaign has raised over $80,000 for the Humane Society of Greater Dayton throughout the years. This year’s campaign will run from March 1st through April 30th, 2026. Test drives can be taken at any of Jeff Schmitt Auto Group’s eight locations: Jeff Schmitt GMC, Jeff Schmitt Cadillac, Jeff Schmitt Chevrolet East, Jeff Schmitt Chevrolet North, Jeff Schmitt Chevrolet South, Jeff Schmitt Mazda, Jeff Schmitt Mitsubishi, and Jeff Schmitt Nissan. #YouDriveTheyThrive #AdoptDontShop #SaveAnimals #SaveALife
🚗 Give Your Car a New Purpose! 🌟 Your old vehicle 🚗 Give Your Car a New Purpose! 🌟 Your old vehicle can drive change in more ways than one. By donating your car, you're not just saying goodbye to an old friend, but you're also saying hello to a better future for animals. 🐾❤️ Ready to transform your car into compassion? Visit hsdayton.org/vehicle today! #CarDonation #DriveForChange #DaytonHumane
Some cats walk into your life. Jonathan Taylor Tho Some cats walk into your life. Jonathan Taylor Thomas does a brave little hobble right in and steals your heart. 😽 JTT came to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton after what we believe was a car accident, suffering multiple fractures to his right rear leg and pelvis. To give him a pain free future, his right rear leg was amputated. After six weeks of crate rest in a loving foster home, his pelvis had time to heal and stabilize. It didn’t heal perfectly, which gives him that slightly awkward little hobble… but he gets around just fine. And he truly does not let it slow him down. He uses his litterbox like a champ, navigates his space confidently, and has adjusted to life on three legs with so much quiet resilience. Because of how his pelvis healed, he may be more prone to arthritis as he gets older, so keeping him at a healthy, slim weight will be important. JTT does not see himself as fragile. He is strong, adaptable, and so deserving of a family who will see his three legs not as a limitation, but as proof of everything he has overcome. If you are ready for a resilient little legend with the sweetest hobble, Jonathan is ready for you. 💙 hsdayton.org/adopt/cats #AdoptDontShop #TripodCat #RescueCat #SpecialNeedsPet #HumaneSociety #ForeverHome #CatLovers #PetAdoption #ThreeLeggedCat #fblifestyle
Douglas is nothing short of a miracle pup! 🐾 When Douglas is nothing short of a miracle pup! 🐾 When he was found as a stray, he was a literal walking skeleton, so malnourished and out in the cold winter. It was heartbreaking to see such a sweet soul struggling just to survive. As soon as he arrived at our shelter, we made sure he got all the care, love, and nutrition he desperately needed. Douglas was placed in a foster home where he could safely gain weight, build strength, and rediscover the joy of being a dog. Now, this 3-year-old mix is a completely different pup, healthy, happy, and full of life. He is crate trained, potty trained, and loves wearing cozy sweaters while zooming around the yard with pure joy. Douglas is playful, affectionate, and ready to find a forever home where he will never have to feel hunger or cold again. Could you be the family that gives Douglas the love and security he deserves? Adopt Douglas today at hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs #mixbreeddog #fosteredandloved #rescuedog #comebackpup #adoptdontshop #fblifestyle #tailwaggingjoy #mixbreedlove #zoomiepup #sweaterweatherdog
💕🐾 Pretzel and Corndog were adopted together! 🐾 💕 💕🐾 Pretzel and Corndog were adopted together! 🐾 💕 These floofy senior pups came to us as a bonded pair, likely spending their entire lives side by side, and we knew from the start that separating them just wasn’t an option. Their bond is special and they deserve to continue sharing it in a home where they can both feel safe, loved, and cherished. We are beyond grateful to their new family for opening their hearts and home to two dogs at once. It takes a special kind of love to embrace not just one new furry friend but two, especially seniors who already have a lifetime of memories together. Thanks to them, Pretzel and Corndog get to continue their journey side by side, filling every day with joy, laughter, and unconditional love. 🐾 Their story is a reminder that love is even more powerful when shared and sometimes the best families are the ones who say yes to double the paws, double the kisses, and double the heart. 💕 #AdoptDontShop #SeniorDogsRock #DogBond #ForeverHome #FurryFriends #FBLifestyle #DogLove #DoubleTheLove #HappyTails
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