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.
We love our pets, and they love us. We want them to live long, happy lives, and that includes a fulfilling playtime, whether it’s when we’re home with them or away from the house. This type of pet care is just as important as regular vet visits and ensuring proper dietary needs, as playtime helps … 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
Summer is here, and with it comes many celebrations. But, wherever there are celebrations, there are usually loud noises that can frighten our pets, such as fireworks. July Fourth is one upcoming special occasion that many of us like to celebrate with firecrackers and other explosive things. However, suppose you have an anxious dog scared … Continued
Animal shelters have come a long way in recent history, and many now incorporate improved programming, training, volunteering and community outreach programs that are all focused on helping animals. Animal shelter donations are also making a huge impact. There are many ways to help your local animal shelter, from getting involved and becoming an advocate … Continued
It’s totally normal for your dog to lose some of its hair by shedding. However, it can get annoying when you end up spending the entire day vacuuming piles of fluff! If you are worried that your dog may be shedding excessively, and you want to reduce the frequency and amount of hair it sheds, … 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