October 20, 2026
José Henry, HSSTT vet assistant, wins honor at UVI science symposium.
José Henry, a vet assistant at the Humane Society of St. Thomas, received award for his research on heartworm disease in shelter dogs.
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- October 20, 2026
Meet Fiona - Dog of the Week!
Meet Fiona - our Humane Society of St. Thomas Dog of the Week! - October 17, 2026
2027 Calendar Contest Winners!
Results from the Humane Society of St. Thomas 7th Annual Pets in America's Paradise Calendar Contest! - October 5, 2026
We are hiring!
The Humane Society of St. Thomas staff is growing! We currently have 4 full-time and 4 part-time positions we need to fill. - October 4, 2026
The Coconut Retriever bags have arrived!
Support the Humane Society of St. Thomas with St. John Sailsack Co.’s custom Coconut Retriever bags. 50% of proceeds fund island spay & neuter programs! - September 29, 2026
Pets with Wings: How a St. Thomas non-profit is changing lives, four paws at a time.
Discover how HSSTT partners with Pets with Wings to fly rescue dogs and cats from St. Thomas to a brighter future on the U.S. mainland. - June 4, 2026
Welcome to Our New Website — and an Easier Way to Adopt
We've launched a brand-new home online, built to make adopting a shelter animal simpler than ever. Browse who's available, read their stories, and request to adopt — with our team guiding you the whole way. - April 15, 2026
Doggy Day Out — Your Best Day + Their Best Day
Did you know you can take a shelter dog out for the day? Car rides, beach time, a stroll along the waterfront — an amazing experience for you, and it means the world to our dogs. - March 30, 2026
Our 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
From puppies and kittens to face painting, Easter eggs, cupcakes, candy, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny — it truly felt like the perfect island day. - March 27, 2026
The Unleashed Lounge
A gift of love that will last forever — the official ribbon cutting of Amie’s Unleashed Lounge, a stunning pavilion that now stands proudly in our dog park. - March 26, 2026
April 2026 Spay and Neuter Clinic
On April 16, 17, and 18, 2026 the Humane Society of St. Thomas is hosting a spay and neuter clinic. Thanks to grants and generous donors, assistance is available for pets AND community cats.
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