Suncoast Humane Society
Website Redesign for a Leading Florida Animal Shelter
Name
Suncoast Humane Society
Industry
Nonprofit
Project Type
Full Website Build
Platform
WordPress
Builders
Elementor
Hosting Platform
WP Engine
Design Credit
Help Good
Custom Features
Custom Donation Forms (Stripe + PayPal), Volunteer Application Forms, ShelterLuv Integration (Pet Listings)
Timeline
March 1, 2022 - June 17, 2022
Project Budget
$25,000 USD
Watch How It’s Made
Project Background
Founded in 1971, Suncoast Humane Society has been a cornerstone of animal welfare in Florida for over 50 years.
Our Approach
Working in close partnership with Help Good and designer Katie Boynton, we translated Suncoast Humane’s updated brand and visual goals into a high-performing, user-friendly WordPress build.
Donation & Intake Forms
Custom-built forms for donations, adoptions, and pet intake—fully integrated and easy to manage.
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Work Highlights
Custom Donation & Intake Forms
Built a suite of Gravity Forms-powered tools for donations, pet surrender, adoptions, volunteering, and community program access.
ACF + Elementor Component System
Developed reusable, modular components for 30+ pages—ensuring consistency and ease of use for the internal team.
Pet Listing & ShelterLuv Integration
Integrated third-party shelter tools for animal listings, helping users browse adoptable pets in real-time.
501(c)(3) Document Management
Created a clean, organized way to share IRS documents, financials, and impact reports to increase transparency and donor trust.
Mobile-Optimized Layouts
Designed for on-the-go users, with fully responsive page structures and accessible navigation across all devices.
Non-Technical Admin Workflow
Empowered Suncoast’s team to manage their own content, launch pages, and update forms—no developer required.
Performance & QA Focused
Despite heavy content and custom logic, the site loads fast and performs smoothly across browsers and screen sizes.
Mike Damanskis
Senior Content Producer
“More Seconds helped deliver us a beautiful, functional, and effective site for our client on an accelerated timeline. We're overjoyed that our animal shelter client has a new gorgeous site that can more effectively showcase these pets—and find more homes for these abandoned pups!”
Help Good, Senior Content Producer
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The Outcome
Stronger Digital Presence for a Trusted Brand
The new site better reflects Suncoast Humane’s 50+ year legacy—professional, modern, and aligned with their reputation in the community.
Improved Workflow for Donations & Services
Custom forms streamlined the intake process, increased donation reliability, and made it easier for users to take action.
Fully Editable by the Internal Team
Suncoast’s staff can now manage pages, update resources, and launch new content independently—no developer needed.
Behind the Scenes
What We Learned
Pull up a chair—this is the part we usually share over a drink. A personal reflection on the real challenges and lessons from this build.