Thanks to you, spring is blooming with hope at FCNMHP! 🌷

As we welcome the month of May, we're energized by all the progress and possibility this season brings. ✨

This issue brings exciting updates, including a behind-the-scenes look at our ongoing renovations, highlights from our lifesaving Spay Days, and an urgent call to help us keep pets fed through our Pet Food Bank. There's plenty to share, and it's all thanks to your continued support. 💙

🚧 Construction Update 🚧

Our Norwood facility is undergoing a major transformation to better serve pets and those who love them! These renovations, made possible by the generosity of our supporters, are more than just cosmetic—they’re an investment in compassionate, accessible care for every family who walks through our doors. 💙

Upgrades include: separate intake areas for dogs and cats, expanded surgical and recovery spaces, new medical equipment, improved air quality systems, and more parking for added safety and convenience. 😊

We’re building a better future for pets in need—and we couldn’t do it without you! ✨

Open for Service! 🐾 

While our Norwood location undergoes exciting upgrades, we're happy to inform you that we’re still open and serving pets as always. 🐶🐱

Please note that our front lobby is currently closed for construction. When you arrive, head to the garage door entrance—we’ll greet you at our community cat lobby. 🐈

We’ve added extra seating in the hallway to keep you comfortable while you wait.  Thank you for your patience and continued support! 🙏

 National Pet Month 🐶🐱

May is National Pet Month! It’s the perfect time to celebrate the joy and unconditional love our pets bring to our lives. Whether they greet us with wagging tails or gentle purrs, pets make every day brighter. 🥰

This month, we're honoring that special bond. From Spay Days to our Pet Food Bank, your support helps us give every pet the chance at a healthier, happier life. 💙

❤️‍🩹 Impact Story: Dai and Reeses ❤️‍🩹

When Dai and her mother, Carla, found a sickly 8-week-old puppy behind their car, they were in unimaginable hardship—grieving the recent loss of Dai’s father, facing homelessness, and navigating Carla’s epilepsy diagnosis.

Despite having almost nothing, they offered a backyard breeder $20 to save the puppy, later named Reeses. The coincidence that Reeses shares a birthday with Dai’s late father felt like fate.

Though Dai had never been a dog person, Reeses quickly became her emotional support animal—and a source of healing for the whole family.

With help from our Cassat team, who provided deworming medication they couldn’t afford, and most recently a spay surgery at our Norwood clinic, Reeses is thriving.

Dai shared, “Through it all, the one stable thing in my family has been Reeses. She knows me better than I know myself. I love her like she’s my child.”

Read the full story here.

✨ April Spay Days: Two Clinics, Dozens of Lives Changed ✨

This month, we hosted two incredible Spay Day clinics thanks to the generous support of the John R. Peterson Foundation and our dedicated partners.

Over 40 vet students from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine joined us to gain hands-on experience in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) techniques. With expert guidance from seasoned surgery coaches, they provided lifesaving care to 23 dogs and 23 cats, reducing future overpopulation and supporting pets across Northeast Florida.

We’re so grateful to our partners—including Animal Care & Protective Services, Cats Angels, FIX THEM ALL, Lucky Cat Adoptions, and Dobie Ranch Rescue—for helping make these events such a success!

🚨 Our Pet Food Bank Needs Your Help! 🚨

At First Coast No More Homeless Pets, we believe no pet should go hungry. Our Pet Food Bank plays a critical role in helping families keep their beloved pets at home and out of shelters by providing essential food assistance.

However, demand is rising rapidly, and our supply is running critically low. Both dog and cat food are urgently needed now more than ever. 😓

Here’s how you can help:

Donate online! You can send pet food directly through our:

Chewy Wishlist

Amazon Wishlist

Or donate in person! Visit one of our six official drop-off locations and help us fill the bowls of pets in need. 🙏

📍Doc Tony’s Southside – 6251 Philips Hwy Suite 1

📍Doc Tony’s Northside – 1403 Dunn Ave #26b

📍Doc Tony’s Westside – 7200 Normandy Blvd #3

📍Homes2 Suites by Hilton – 10715 Deerwood Park Blvd

📍Visit Jacksonville – 100 N. Laura Street, Suite 120

📍Publix – 4495 Roosevelt Blvd Ste E-1

📍Norwood Location - 6817 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208

📍Cassat Location - 464 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254

💙 Volunteer Spotlight 💙

We’re incredibly grateful for the volunteers who continue to power our mission. UNF Pre-Dental students recently went above and beyond—restoring outdoor cat condos, refreshing our Volunteer Den, and tackling big cleanup projects.

Volunteers also played a vital role in our Paws-itive Wellness and Nourish event, helping pets and families receive essential care with compassion and heart. Your time and dedication make a real difference every day! 

Want to be an agent of change? Become a volunteer today!

⭐ First Coast Family ⭐

Our First Coast Family is made up of donors who elect to sustain our work by making monthly gifts.  As of this date, we have 70 members, making monthly gifts ranging from $25 to $5,000 per month. 

Imagine the impact you could have—every single month. 💙

When you join our First Coast Family, you’re not just giving once. You’re creating lasting change! Your ongoing support provides reliable support for the work we do. 🐾

Here’s why monthly giving matters:

It’s sustainable: You help us plan and respond quickly to urgent needs.

It’s convenient: Set it once, and your gift keeps working every month.

It’s powerful: Even a small amount, like $10/month, can add up to a big difference.

With your monthly gift, you’re not just supporting our work—you’re becoming part of something bigger. You’re standing up for the dogs and cats and the people who love them. ✨

Thank you for believing in our mission. Together, we can do so much more.  Please set up your monthly gift and enroll as a member of our First Coast Family.