Patty Baker Humane Society Naples Blog
The Other Side of the Kennel Doors
As we wind down Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to use this space to talk about the people who work in animal welfare… and their ...
When a Shelter Adopts Out a Dangerous Dog, Everyone Pays
Recently a couple of stories hit the news that caught my attention for the wrong reasons.
In early January 2026, staff at a Colorado an...
Failure Is How We Learn to Do Better (Guest Blog)
--Guest post by Kim Alboum, Bissell Pet Foundation
Failure is learning how to do things better. Let that sink in for a moment.
How ma...
My (Cute) Ugly Pet Drawing
My (Cute) Ugly Pet Drawing
Here's something you may not know... Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is home to some incredibly dedicated ...
492 Adoptions and Counting: Q1 2026 Update
Let's talk about some numbers. (Yes, I'm one of those people who gets excited about spreadsheets. No, I won't apologize for it.) Becaus...
Meet Cailey Muir our new Foster Coordinator
Here's a number that might surprise you: during kitten season, shelters like ours can see their intake double. Tiny kittens, some just ...
By the Numbers: What ‘No Kill’ Actually Means
Everyone has heard of the label "no-kill" as in "no-kill shelter." Once upon a time, it was a highly useful distinction. It signified s...
Caring Compassionately Every Day
"Compassionate care" is one of those phrases you hear a lot in animal welfare. But what does it actually mean?
While its root lies in ...
2026 Pet Lover’s Gala Recap
What a night.
On February 21st, hundreds of guests stepped through the speakeasy doors at Elite Jets and into a Gatsby-inspired evening...
Tribble’s Story: Why Adopting a Senior Dog Changes Everything
When Susan Spring first met Tribble at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples, he was standing in a big playpen, looking up with bright eyes...
Becca Morris Named CEO of Patty Baker Humane Society Naples
Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is excited to announce Becca Morris as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 6, 2025. Morri...