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.
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
In March 2020, when decisions were made to almost shut down our animal shelter and limit our field responses to emergencies only, we had more questions than answers. It was and still is, a time of uncertainty and uncharted territory. There were unlimited zoom meetings and conference calls all over the state and nation among … Continued
Florida’s animal shelters collectively pushed dog and cat lifesaving to a new milestone in 2019. While overpopulation of pets is rampant in the southern United States, Florida broke away from the pack to save 81 percent of the animals who came into the care of its shelters. That number rose to 84 percent – a … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has halted court proceedings, business operations and daily life for individuals and communities across the globe. Animal shelters, spay/neuter clinics and other animal wellness clinics have not been immune to these interruptions. As a result, these organizations have had to reevaluate daily processes, dealing with everything from staffing and inventory shortages to … 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
Spay/neuter and animal wellness clinics have not been immune to the challenges caused by COVID-19. Since we don’t know exactly when the pandemic will end, we at Florida Animal Friend wanted to provide practical COVID-19 preparedness tips for the staff of these types of organizations. If that’s you, look no further! Top Tips: Keep … Continued