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.
“Take care of pets and they’ll take care of you.” ~Dr. Dale Kaplan-Stein, veterinarian and founder of St. Francis Pet Care Clinic in Gainesville, Florida. Founded in 2007, the nonprofit St. Francis Pet Care Clinic opened its doors with the goal of providing low-cost spay and neuter services as well as other veterinary services for … Continued
Pet overpopulation is a very real concern in Florida, with many community cats living and breeding in neighborhoods across the state. There are also many homeless cats and dogs that are brought to animal shelters to await adoptive families. Most of these cats and dogs are not spayed or neutered, and this further contributes to … Continued
At Florida Animal Friend, we don’t just fund spay and neuter grants through the sale of our specialty licenses plates. We’re also a valuable resource for animal welfare organizations looking for online spay and neuter training and general industry insights. That’s why we recently sat down with Adam Leath, Director of Volusia County Animal Services … Continued
Many pet owners (and non-pet owners who live close to a community cat hangout spot) are surprised by the behavioral changes of cats in heat. The howling of a female cat in heat can be a particularly disturbing noise, especially if you are trying to sleep. If you are the owner of a female cat … Continued
Despite the many benefits for both animals and their owners, there are myths about spaying and neutering your pets that find ways to circulate in our communities. The truth is, it’s important to spay and neuter your pets for health and behavioral reasons. Plus, sterilizing dogs and cats helps curb pet overpopulation and animal homelessness, … Continued