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Every four-legged furry friend deserves a well-informed two-legged companion leading the way. Here’s your guide. Everything you need to know about pets, whether you’re navigating the joys (and surprises) of pet parenthood, dipping into the rescue world, or want to do more for animals in your community, you’ve found the right place.

Florida Summer Activities You Can Safely Do With Your Dog

Spending time with your dog is one of the best ways to show them you care. In addition to feeding them healthy food, giving them proper pet care, and ensuring regular exercise, every dog owner should take time to play with their dog. Not only does it help you keep your dog healthy and safe, … Continued

August 18, 2021

Florida Summer Activities You Can Safely Do With Your Dog

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How to Help Your Pet During Fireworks Season‏

‏Summer is here, and with it comes many celebrations. But, wherever there are celebrations, there are usually loud noises that can frighten our pets, such as fireworks. July Fourth is one upcoming special occasion that many of us like to celebrate with firecrackers and other explosive things. However, suppose you have an anxious dog scared … Continued

June 25, 2021

How to Help Your Pet During Fireworks Season‏

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How to Manage Dog Shedding‏‏

It’s totally normal for your dog to lose some of its hair by shedding. However, it can get annoying when you end up spending the entire day vacuuming piles of fluff! If you are worried that your dog may be shedding excessively, and you want to reduce the frequency and amount of hair it sheds, … Continued

June 11, 2021

How to Manage Dog Shedding‏‏

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What to Do After Adopting a Dog from a Shelter: 7 Tips for the Transition

Our mission at Florida Animal Friend is to help save the lives of countless unwanted cats and dogs across Florida. We do this by providing grants to organizations that offer free or low-cost spay and neuter services. Our grants are funded through the purchase of our specialty license plates as well as donations from people … Continued

March 11, 2021

What to Do After Adopting a Dog from a Shelter: 7 Tips for the Transition

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5 Benefits of Dog Walking for You and Your Pet

Did you know that February 22 was National Walking the Dog Day? At Florida Animal Friend, we believe that every day should be National Walking the Dog Day! Let’s face it: if you’re a dog owner, you probably participated in the celebration by strolling with your furry friend on February 22—even if you had no … Continued

March 8, 2021

5 Benefits of Dog Walking for You and Your Pet

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How To Help Your Dog With Separation Anxiety

Whether an owner leaves for a brief or extended period of time, dog separation anxiety is a common issue that pet owners will most likely have to grapple with at some point. This is especially true if you are working from home and your children are participating in remote learning. A lot of houses are … Continued

February 23, 2021

How To Help Your Dog With Separation Anxiety

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