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Norwood Cassat

First Coast No More Homeless pets is celebrating a $20,000 grant investment from the newly named Petco Love to support their lifesaving work for animals. A special check presentation was held Aug. 10, 2021, at Petco on Atlantic Boulevard with FCNMHP CEO Jennifer Barker and staff from the local store. FCNMHP provides affordable, accessible veterinary […]

First Coast No More Homeless Pets, The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care & Protective Services are working together to ensure more pets in Duval County are reunited with their families with a weekend-long, free microchipping event. Microchips are a permanent source of identification, transmitting an ID number that can be scanned by a vet […]

During Florida’s hurricane season, which typically lasts June-November each year, residents must be prepared to protect and care for themselves and their families, including pets. Storm severity varies throughout the season, sometimes causing power outages or even necessitating evacuation, so the best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared. […]

Jacksonville has long been recognized as a national leader in animal welfare programs and policies. The collaborative efforts of First Coast No More Homeless Pets, The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care & Protective Services have provided leadership and support to dedicated community members who volunteer their time, talent and passion to provide care and […]

The Board of Directors of First Coast No More Homeless Pets has unanimously elected Jennifer Barker as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2021. Barker succeeds Rob Levine, who announced his intention to retire earlier this year. Levine will continue to support Barker and the Board as a senior adviser through the end of the year. “Rob […]

While Memorial Day in May and Independence Day in July might mean backyard barbecues and fireworks for us, those celebrations can bring extreme anxiety or illness for our pets. Many pets become frightened by the sound of fireworks or loud music — and if they’re frightened enough, they might even run away. According to the […]

First Coast No More Homeless Pets is committed to delivering the very best care to our clients, and that commitment extends far beyond our hospital walls and includes important professional development opportunities for clinic staff. We are proud to announce that four FCNMHP veterinary technicians have been selected for the inaugural Penn Foster Veterinary Technician […]