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The Great Inflatable Race – Jacksonville
When: Saturday, October 5th
Where: Jacksonville Equestrian Center
13611 Normandy Blvd | Jacksonville, FL 32211
Rum Festival
Rum tastings, 14 rum vendors with signature drinks, a class on everything rum (limited seating, click button below to register), live music and lots of swag, all here in beautiful St. Augustine! We're so excited to partner with our friends...
Spring Mini Photo Shoot Fundraiser
We're partnering with Ariel Baldwin Photography and Cassidie Corwin for a mini photo shoot to raise funds for Swamp Haven! Bring your entire family (pups included!!) to beautiful Princess Place to make some memories while helping homeless pups in our community. When:...
Chicken Soup for Pups
Photo credit: Gone to the Snow Dogs Want a nice wintery treat for you and your best friend? Check out Chicken Soup for pups and their people courtesy of Earth Pets. FOR PUPS & PEOPLE: Chicken, Sweet Potato, Carrot & Summer Squash ~ ORGANIC...
Help Stock Our Virtual Thrift Shop!
It's January, and like the beginning of every year you'd finally like to focus on de-cluttering. Lets start with that old chest freezer sitting in your garage. The one you told yourself you'd sell, but haven't gotten around to and now it's just a giant...
2,500 Miles Home
Over the summer we partnered with Dogtown USA in St. Augustine to help a handsome Walker Hound named Carlton find his new forever. Carlton was surrendered by his owners and lived at Dogtown for over a year. Though he did meet a few potential forever families for one...
It started with one, Buford.
It started with one, Buford. We didn’t know much about Swamp Haven at first. We learned about them from friends, who had recently adopted an abandoned puppy (a momma Rose pup). We were still grieving the loss of our beagle, Mac. But it felt lonely with just one pup in...
Second Annual Help a Hound Charity Golf Outing
Saturday, April 28th, 2018 Registration opens 7:00AM Shotgun Start 8:30 AM Royal St Augustine Golf Club, 301 Royal St Augustine Parkway St Augustine, FL 32084 $65.00/person includes range balls, green fees, cart, coffee/donuts & a hot lunch with adult beverage!...
Pitbull Zumba Party
Come join us for a 2 Hour Zumba Dance Party to all your favorite Pitbull Tunes! April 7th 10:30-12:30 $15 in advance, $20 at the door All proceeds donated to Swamp Haven! Funkytown Fitness 105 Southpark Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32086 Want to sign up? Do it here!
‘Unadoptable’ dog becomes Washington’s first deaf K-9
When the volunteers at a Florida animal rescue learned about a deaf young dog that was deemed "unadoptable" by workers at a shelter where the stray pup had been dumped, of course they made room for the little guy. "Gator" became part of Swamp Haven, an animal rescue...
Wyatt’s Way Home
Wyatt was a young, wild Bluetick Coonhound mix who came to us from an overcrowded, underfunded, rural county shelter. When we first met him, he was emaciated, his paws were raw and he was heartworm positive, but he didn't know it. He was bossy, opinionated, and sooooo...
Swamp Haven & Wacky Wednesday!
Pet Paradise has great news to share with you! Our Saint Augustine location has chosen Swamp Haven to be one of 28 charity recipients in our Wacky Wednesday winter 2018 campaign. Every Wednesday, beginning January 10 through February 28, Pet Paradise is...
All Star Show at The Comedy Zone
Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32257 We've partnered with Comedy Zone - Jacksonville to raise money for the Swampies! Tickets are just $10 and 100% of the proceeds are donated to Swamp Haven! Click here to purchase...
Salt Life Give Back
Wednesday, February 7 at 11 AM - 11 PM View this event on Facebook. Salt Life Food Shack of St. Augustine Beach is extremely proud to be part of our community and believes in giving back. As a fellow member of the community, we invite you to participate in Salt Life...
Join Us For Barks & Brews at Engine 15
Saturday, January 27th at 1 PM - 4 PM Hosted by Swamp Haven and Barked Goods View this event on Facebook. Bark your calendar to join other canines and their companions to sniff and schmooze at another Barks & Brews! Human guests can relax with a glass of Engine...
Stuffed Animal Project
Click here to download this article as a PDF Do you occasionally avoid the pet adoption tent on your way to a pet store or at farmer's markets? You know, when you're just not in the mood to have the conversation with your child (or partner!) about adding a new pet to...
Swamp Haven Proudly Presents Pints for Pups & Silent Auction
Sunday December 17th 1PM to 3PM Dan Murphy’s Irish Pub 4320 A1A S. St Augustine, FL 32080 Please join us for great Irish food and drinks (yes Dan Murphy’s has a full bar!) with Swamp Haven's adoptable pups and a silent auction with all proceeds going towards saving...
Swampie Story – Bella Blue by Shelby Stec
My partner Skyler and I found Swamp Haven three months after we lost our beloved lab, Sam. While there are plenty of great rescues locally, Swamp Haven made us feel so comfortable during an emotionally trying time. Skyler and I had never actually adopted a dog before...