At Florida Animal Friend, our mission is to help save the lives of countless unwanted cats and dogs by supporting organizations that offer free or low-cost spay and neuter services across the state of Florida.
Spaying and neutering, also known as alteration, refers to the surgical removal of certain reproductive organs from an animal. Many choose to have their animals undergo this procedure in order to reduce the number of unwanted litters. However, spaying and neutering also help prevent or curb certain behaviors related to breeding instincts, as well as … Continued
Feral cats in Florida are often part of trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs, which are critical for managing the population of homeless cats in the wild. Clipping a cat’s ear (also called ear-tipping) after it has been neutered or spayed signals to the community that organizers don’t need to spend time and resources trapping a feral cat and prepping it for the procedure.
The holidays are a time of good tidings and cheer. But while we’re enjoying chocolate, sugary treats and lights and tinsel, it is important to consider the safety of your own pets and homeless pets as well. Luckily for you, we’re sharing a few ways you can keep homeless pets and your pets safe from … Continued
For animal lovers, seeing homeless pets roam the streets is heartbreaking. So much so that many might try to feed them, give water, or take them in so they have a dry place to sleep. However, this doesn’t really help achieve the goal of stopping pet homelessness as it takes more than rehoming one feral … Continued