Blog Archive – Page 8 of 19 – Florida Animal Friend

The Best Gift Ideas for Pet Lovers

This holiday, spoil your furry friends with the holiday pet gifts they’re sure to love! We’ve got some great pet gift ideas, whether it’s your own pet or pets of friends and family. Read on and find something pets and pet owners alike will love!  Florida Animal Friend Donation This is one gift that keeps … Continued

Creating Success from Adversity; Innovation in Animal Sheltering During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Spencer Conover (Assistant Director – Pasco County Animal Services)   The COVID-19 pandemic has been horrendous for many, life changing for all and devastating to others. We would never wish for anything like this pandemic again; however, dealing with the crisis has produced opportunities for incredible innovation and growth across many industries, including animal … Continued

What to Know About Feeding Your Pet on Thanksgiving

The joy of having a pet is great, and Thanksgiving gives us one more way to show them how thankful we are for their unconditional love. From their wet, slobbery kisses to helping paws, purring and more, we’re thankful for it all. But how can we show our pets how we feel? One of the … Continued

Why You Should Apply for a Florida Animal Friend Grant

Pet overpopulation is a very real issue in Florida. As the human population rises, so does that of pets, many of which are not spayed or neutered. To help keep pet populations under control, and to help pets live long and healthy lives, spay and neuter assistance programs are needed at animal shelters and pet … Continued

The Need for Low Cost Pet Services Among Low Income Communities

The relationships we have with our pets should transcend all boundaries. They offer us unconditional love and support, they lend a helping paw when we’re down, and they give us loving smiles and wet kisses to cheer us up. Unfortunately for some, the cost of caring for a pet can be too high. Enter: Pets … Continued