TheHumaneSocietyofSt.ThomasUSVI

A nonprofit, all-breed animal shelter dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, neglected, and abused animals across the Virgin Islands.

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Adoptable Now

Meet your new best friend.

37 pets are waiting for forever homes today. Browse who’s here, then come visit — or fly one home with you.

Waiting 439 days

China

5 years

Domestic Shorthair

Waiting 225 days Video

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Wahu

2 years

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Heartworm Negative

Sebastian

5 months old

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Blackie

2 years

Retriever, Black Labrador/Mixed Breed (Large)

HW+Behavioral issues

Poseidon

2 months old

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Ares

2 months old

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Chico

2 years

Terrier, Pit Bull

Heartworm NegativeBehavioral issues

Amor

10 months old

Terrier, Rat/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Heartworm Negative

View all 37 pets

Updated every few minutes — when an animal gets adopted, they disappear from this list.

Our Story

1900Founded

Sixty-nine years of caring for animals across the Virgin Islands.

Founded in 1957, we have connected thousands of pets with loving families, provided critical veterinary care, and promoted compassion for animals through education and community programs.

We rely on your generous donations and our dedicated volunteers to make this lifesaving work possible.

Animal shelter since 1957

Virgin Islands

Our Journey

From a parking lot in 1957 to today.

From humble beginnings to a modern campus and veterinary clinic.

1957 · The beginning

Humble Beginnings

Started sheltering animals in hand-built stalls at the Fort Christian parking lot. A handful of volunteers, a handful of animals, and an idea that would outlive them all.

1969 · A permanent home

First Facility

Moved to our first permanent facility in Estate Nadir. The first time the door we opened in 1957 had a real address.

2011 · A major expansion

Modern Campus

Opened a 4.7-acre campus with five major buildings, serving over 2,000 animals every year across the Virgin Islands.

2024 · Newest milestone

Veterinary Clinic

Opened our in-house surgical clinic — high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries available to families across the territory.

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By the Numbers

Big Thanks to everyone who shows up.

We are able to help domestic animals thanks to our beloved institutional partners, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers.

Animals pass through our doors each year

Adoptions in 2025

Spay and Neuters performed in 2025

Pets seeking homes today

Years of community service and advocacy

Volunteer hours last year

Get Involved

How to become part of the Humane Society of St. Thomas.

Adopt

Find your forever friend — meet every animal waiting at the shelter today.

Donate

Every gift becomes care — food, shelter, and second chances for animals in need.

Volunteer

Walk dogs, cuddle cats, change lives — start with one shift.

Foster

We have amazing animals that would love to keep you company while they look for their furever family.

Programs & Education

Humane education in schools across the territory.

Thrift Store

Treasure hunting that funds the shelter — open Tuesday–Sunday, 9am–4pm.

Upcoming Events

What’s on at the shelter.

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Fundraiser

JUL 17

Greengos Fiesta Friday

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A benefit night for the Humane Society of St. Thomas and our spay & neuter clinic — Patrón margaritas in a souvenir Sugar Skull cup, Tito’s drinks, benefit t-shirts, and live music.

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Clinic

AUG 13

Spay/Neuter Clinic

Three-day low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Assistance available for owned cats and dogs and community cats. Contact 340-203-0555 or community@hsstt.com.

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Community

JUL 8

Yappy Hour

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Every Tito's purchased gives back to the Humane Society of St. Thomas. Tito's giveaways, adoptable dogs, and live music at The Box Bar.

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Clinic

JUN 5

Spay/Neuter Clinic

Low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Financial assistance available for owned cats and dogs and community cats — make a note on your appointment request if interested.

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Community

MAR 29

4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Crafts, face painting, and giveaways — only $10 per child, across the street from Cost U Less. Proudly supported by CC1 Virgin Islands.

Details

02 Spay/Neuter Clinic—August 13 – 15, 2026

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Donate

Every Gift Matters

Your kindness is the reason an abandoned animal finds a second chance. When you choose to give, you become the hero in a story that’s unfolding right here in St. Thomas. Each donation goes straight to food, shelter, urgent medical care, and the hope every animal needs.

When you give to the Humane Society of St. Thomas, you aren’t just making a donation. You’re starting a journey.

A shelter puppy relaxing on a red chair at the HSSTT campus

$25one-time

gives a pet vaccinations and a healthy start.

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$50one-time

provides food and shelter for a month.

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$100one-time

funds emergency surgeries or critical care.

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$250one-time

helps the animals we care for every day.

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Thank you

If you give $25 or more, we’ll send you a personal thank you. Your support is what keeps our doors open and lets us say yes to every animal who needs help.

Beyond Cash

Drop off supplies.