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The Galveston Humane Society’s (GIHS) 24th Annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Mardi Gras parade will host the 8th Annual “A Cat’s Eye View” parade viewing party on the balcony of Trolley Station Building.  This party gives you prime viewing of three family fun parades: The Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade, our Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade and the Children’s Parade.  This year we have added additional “fun” family activities.  

A Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party Highlights”

• Light appetizers, 1 free drink ticket, a cash bar and music

• Puts you in the center of the Mardi Gras action

• Kids activities including face painting and kids art area

• Allows you to view all 3 Sunday parades

• A Cat’s Eye View of the fabulous Barkus & Meoux parade featuring area pets, many in their Mardi Gras attire!

The Parade and Viewing Party are not only fun, but they raise money for our community support programs, including Spay/Neuter Assistance and Vaccination and Microchip clinics.  The success of these projects depends on the support of individuals and businesses who generously contribute.  Contact the GIHS for details on sponsorship opportunities at 409-740-1919.  The GIHS is a 501c3 organization and your contributions are tax deductible. 

*We are sorry, NO pets are allowed at the Balcony Party or in the Trolley Station Building.

When: Sunday February 11, 2024- 12:00PM 
Where: 2021 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550

Join us at Island Time Beach Bar & Grill on December 17th for a fun-filled adoption event! 🌴🐾 Stop by and see some of our available animals looking for their forever homes.

Plus, we'll be selling our Heroes and Hounds Calendar - 100% of the proceeds benefit the work of the shelter! These make the perfect gift. 🎁

Don't miss out! Mark your calendar and we hope to see you there.

Join us for pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Tom’s Thumb by Cornelius Nursery! 🌱🐾 There will also be Heroes & Hounds calendars for sale... they make the perfect gift! 🎁

Be sure to come out on December 10th and support our shelter + enjoy some holiday cheer!

Join us on December 8th for a PAW-SOME calendar signing event at 23rd Street Station Piano Bar! 🐾🗓

You can bring your own calendars or buy them on site, mingle with local heroes, and make a difference in the community! 🙌 100% of calendar proceeds go right back into our shelter so we can continue saving lives.

Don't miss out! We hope to see you there.

Interested in volunteering at this event?

Join us for a Lucky Lounge Halloween Adoption Event! Currently seeking volunteers! Sign up using the button below.

Our 21st Annual PAWS Gala, benefitting the Galveston Island Humane Society, will celebrate the sounds of The Beatles at our PAWberry Fields FURever party Saturday, September 23rd at the Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort and Conference Center.

Come Together and celebrate as we honor a longtime supporter and beloved friend, Mary Ann Salch Murphy, who epitomizes the very definition of an animal advocate. Mary Ann has donated an enduring amount of her time to the animals through her volunteer work at events, chairing fundraisers, vocally promoting our mission, and financially backing our many causes, such as adoption programs, spay/neuter assistance, education, medical needs, and much more. She is an outstanding and reputable member of the community and is known for her kindness and concern for what’s best for the island and all of its citizens.

The PAWS Gala is our largest annual fundraiser, allowing us to continue and advance our work!

Join us on Saturday, July 1st at Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park. The Galveston Island Humane Society will be bringing adoptable pets in hopes of finding their forever homes! We hope to see you there!

Visit the event website at https://www.ci.la-marque.tx.us/678/Life-Liberty-in-La-Marque

March 25, 2023
9:00 AM

The entrance to the beach will be Buccaneer Dr at the Beach!

Steps for Pets is a beach dog walk to spend time with your pets while giving back to other pets in need. Sponsors, walkers, and donors will all help us produce a successful event that will help so many. The proceeds from this walk will be matched by Houston PetSet to support our community spay/neuter assistance programs. Registration is "per pet" and they may bring their favorite people! Learn more about this event by following the link below:
https://galvestonhumane.networkforgood.com/events/53983-pirates-beach-steps-for-pets?fbclid=IwAR2AF8...

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The Galveston Humane Society’s (GIHS) 23rd Annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Mardi Gras parade will host the 7th Annual “A Cat’s Eye View” parade viewing party on the balcony of Trolley Station Building.  This party gives you prime viewing of three family fun parades: The Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade, our Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade and the Children’s Parade.  This year we have added additional “fun” family activities.  

A Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party Highlights”

• Light appetizers, 1 free drink ticket, a cash bar and music

• Puts you in the center of the Mardi Gras action

• Kids activities including face painting and kids art area

• Allows you to view all 3 Sunday parades

• A Cat’s Eye View of the fabulous Barkus & Meoux parade featuring area pets, many in their Mardi Gras attire!

The Parade and Viewing Party are not only fun, but they raise money for our community support programs, including Spay/Neuter Assistance and Vaccination and Microchip clinics.  The success of these projects depends on the support of individuals and businesses who generously contribute.  Contact the GIHS for details on sponsorship opportunities at 409-740-1919.  The GIHS is a 501c3 organization and your contributions are tax deductible. 

*We are sorry, NO pets are allowed at the Balcony Party or in the Trolley Station Building.

When: Sunday February 19, 2023- 12:00PM 
Where: 2021 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550

Galveston Island Humane Society is partnering with the Houston Humane Society to put on a Pet Pantry event to benefit low income Galveston Residents. We will be giving out FREE dog and cat food & FREE Vaccination, Microchip, Spay/ Neuter Vouchers.

Day: February 1st
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Menard Park - 2222 28th St, Galveston, TX 77550

Register your pet before the event by clicking here or get more information about the event here.

Join us for pictures with Santa at Tom’s Thum by Cornelius Nursery - 2014 45th Street, Galveston. Pictures are $10 per print, for an additional donation, we will email you a digital copy! There will also be Heroes & Hounds calendars for sale, they make the perfect gift!

This year we are proud to present, the Art of Paws. Since we held our 2021 Paws Gala in January (due to Covid of course), the GIHS Board of Directors and Paws Gala organizers feared gala fatigue and felt it would be over-imposing by repeating the same format twice in one year. Therefore, an equally extravagant event with a more relaxed donor solicitation structure, will be held in September. Be assured, in 2023 our Island favorite PAWS Gala will return.

The honoree for the Art of Paws will be Maureen McCutchen, a long-time board member who works tirelessly to support the animals, represent the shelter, and work alongside the staff at adoption events.

The afternoon will feature the following: Four hours of fun; Live Music and Dancing; Extraordinary Brunch Buffet; Full Open Bar; Themed Attire; Designated Seating; Bourbon and Bubbles Wall, Piece de Resistance (Golden Ticket), Bid Boards, and a Limited Silent Auction.

In 2022 we are dealing with a record number of pets being surrendered due to life circumstances. Caring for them is more of a challenge while we work diligently to find homes. It has required a larger staff and creative measures to find homes.

Your participation makes the difference, and you will have a PAWsome and mARTvelous time raising money for the animals!

The Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) is happy to present our 9th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16th. The public is invited to participate with their furry friends while raising funds to help advance our mission. Non-surfers come out to enjoy the fun in the sun, visit our vendors, and support our shelter. This all takes place on the beach at 27th Street on Galveston Island. 

GIHS is committed to creating a united community where respect, kindness, and humane animal care are priorities. We have made it a mission to develop innovative life-saving adoption programs, high-volume community spay and neuter programs, serving animals and people in times of crisis, and engaging the community to be part of the solution. 

We would like to thank our sponsors for helping make this event possible!

Hang Ten Sponsors: Tito’s Vodka, Moody Bank, and Campeche Cove Animal Hospital

Cowabunga Sponsors: Bone Voyage Pet Resort, Classic Auto Group, The Animal Clinic & The Cat Clinic, Float Pool & Patio Bar, The Galveston County Daily News, Salty Dog Wash, Susanna Mayberry, Angel and Laurence Wall