SHELTER AND ADOPTION PROGRAM: NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY IS A NO-KILL, NON-PROFIT ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION SERVICING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH AND BEYOND. IN 2021, NHS TOOK IN 1277 ANIMALS: 756 DOGS AND 521 CATS. THESE ANIMALS PRIMARILY CAME FROM FLORIDA AND GEORGIA - MANY OF THEM COMING FROM OVERCROWEDED KILL SHELTERS. NHS TAKES CARE OF ALL MEDICAL AND BEHAVIOR NEEDS PRIOR TO ADOPTION INCLUDING SPAY/NEUTER, HEARTWORM TREATMENT, VACCINATIONS, MEDICATIONS, BEHAVIOR TRAINING AND ANY REQUIRED SPECIALIZED CARE.