The Companion

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

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

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

When we think of dogs and cats, we often think of their diets predominately comprised of meat.  Dogs and cats do eat meat, but they also eat certain vegetables. As pet parents it is crucial to be cognizant of the benefits of a well-rounded diet when planning your dog’s meals. The key is to know … Continued

The availability and use of spay/neuter programs dramatically impact the welfare of pets in that community. Communities with active spay/neuter programs see healthier pets, they see reduced intake of unwanted or homeless puppies and kittens, and they see more live outcomes in their animal shelters. The medical benefits are well documented and can be viewed … Continued

Every holiday season, we hear heartwarming stories about pets being given as gifts to children and spouses in our communities. We are also guaranteed to see at least one commercial depicting a happy child whose holiday wish has come true, as a puppy with a bow tied to its collar comes bounding out from under … Continued