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Jacksonville Humane Society - Kitten adoption

Jacksonville Humane Society

(115 reviews)

Greater Arlington

Working with the Kitten Foster Army is a joy! The staff makes it easy to foster fail, or just enjoy…read morea few weeks with a sweet new kitten before they reach their forever homes. Scheduling is generally easy, though weekend clinics can get busy. We appreciate the service the Humane Society provides to our community.

You should absolutely go here to rescue the animals from THEM…read more We adopted a cat 2 months ago and she is the best cat ever. However they told us she had been spayed 2 days prior and she was cleared for adoption. Thinking they're the experts, we rolled with it. Not 2 days pass and we notice our kitten is shaking with fever, not eating, and meowing constantly. Then she threw up. We tried to take her to the Humane Society to seek help and was turned away by the employee working the desk because THEY DONT HAVE VETS. We took her to Petfolk who has an incredible staff and we still go there to this day. They helped us without an appointment and noted a 104 fever, dehydration and swelling in her abdomen. We were not given ANY information from the "humane" society on what to look for in case of infection from procedures or other illnesses. Their entire philosophy revolves around once you sign for them, the animal is no longer their problem. They do not care about the health of your pet once they have left the building. I am so disappointed with our experience. The only solace i have is that now our kitten is healthy and doing so well. Hire some real vets so your new pet parents have a place to go when (not IF but WHEN) something happens to your new pet 2 days after you adopt them and you dont have a vet yet. Our first week with our kitten was traumatizing, infuriating, and so frustrating as we tried to seek medical help for her. I feel so terribly for the reviewer from 4 months ago who had an almost identical situation, but had to surrender their cat due to medical bills to be potentially euthanized. If you're going to adopt a kitten, you should in order to save its life from the "vets" that work here. These people are absolute monsters.

Hands On Childrens Museum

Hands On Childrens Museum

(100 reviews)

Greater Arlington

Hand On Children's Museum is the perfect spot to take your kid during a rainy day!…read more During my last trip to Mayport/Jacksonville we had a very rainy weekend, so immediately started to search for activities to do indoors with my kid. Frankly, there are not a lot of options in the area, but I did find this museum. Before visiting I read a bunch of the reviews and my expectations were very low. However someone brought a really good point that "the toys might be old, but kids don't care" and that is so true. This place is actually a nonprofit and tickets prices are very affordable, so there's also that to take into consideration. When planning your visit, keep in mind that the parking is pretty limited, so I definitely recommend coming in early. The tickets give you access to the whole space and you can stay as long as you want. The museum has different sections for the kids to play at with different themes, such as: "trains, firefighting, basketball, space, puppet show, grocery store, and veterinary." My kid had the time of his life and we were there for almost two hours. We probably went around everything at least twice. Also, on our way out we bought something from their store and I thought the prices were pretty reasonable. The only reason why I don't give them five stars is because there are certain toys and areas that I felt were a little unsafe for my taste, so I'd recommend to supervise your kid at all time while at the museum. Overall, we had the best time and would definitely be coming back during our next trip to the Mayport/Jacksonville area.

We really love this place. My LO is 19 months old and we've had a membership since he turned one…read more It's so cool to see him be able to engage in more and more on each visit. There are tons of options and areas. The older kids have always been so helpful with my little guy and he always has a blast. If you come more than once, the annual pass pays for itself and is very affordable. The staff is nice. Be prepared to have your photo ID with you every time you come!

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Ronald McDonald House

(1 review)

Southbank

Review #900 comes in the form of admiration for the Ronald McDonald House in Jacksonville. I…read morerecently toured the facility for the first time and still have goosebumps from my experience. This non profit charity does not receive any federal or government grants or funding. Contrary to popular belief, it's a completely donation-based organization, which is absolutely stunning, since they currently house 53 families free of charge. Patients and their families come from all around the world to seek medical attention in Jacksonville. When I toured the house, they spoke enthusiastically of a family who recently crossed the pond from Ireland. People might not be talking about this enough, but Jacksonville is home to state-of-the-art medical care. The house is beautiful. There's a courtyard, a full-service kitchen (larger than some restaurants), a pantry, a movie room, a play room, a prayer room, a class room, a covered parking garage, a gorgeous rooftop garden and so much more. On top of that, each employee I've worked with or met in passing has a passion so evident it's contagious. I have to admit there were times during the tour I found myself getting choked up. The mission is clear and they are truly changing lives by providing lodging, food and transportation better than most hotel accommodations. Add to the mix, families at their most stressful only emphasizes the Lord's work they're doing. Love, love, love! I encourage anyone to donate or give back to the Ronald McDonald House.

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