Our History
Halifax Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) public charity serving the animals and people of Volusia County, including the beach communities of Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach. The organization started in the early 1930’s but was officially incorporated as the Daytona Beach Humane Society of Volusia County in 1937.
Soon after its incorporation, ground was broken on the first headquarters of the society, which included a business office, living quarters, and kennels for the animals. The headquarters opened in 1939 at 900 Bellevue Avenue in Daytona Beach.
One of the organization’s first official acts was to observe Be Kind to Animals Week® from April 11 to April 18, 1937. Started in 1915, Be Kind to Animals Week® is still celebrated annually during the first full week of May and is the longest-running, most successful humane education campaign in American History.
[REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: Halifax Humane Society is a registered charity with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, registration number CH3515. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.]
