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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.

2019 Recommendations on Spaying and Neutering

Deciding to spay or neuter your animal can lead to a lot of questions like “when is the best time?” or “what are the benefits to your cat or dog?” A literature review of spaying and neutering cases lead to the following recommendations that may help to answer some of your questions on alteration for … Continued

August 28, 2019

2019 Recommendations on Spaying and Neutering

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How Feeding Feral Animals Affects Our Ecosystem

When you see a cat roaming the streets, your first instinct might be to put out a tin of food or a bowl of water. After all, seeing animals without a home or caregiver is hard. However, before you put out that tin of food, you should know that feral cats (free-roaming or stray cats) … Continued

August 15, 2019

How Feeding Feral Animals Affects Our Ecosystem

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Top 4 Insects Harmful for Pets & 4 Ways to Protect Them This Summer

Summer is a fun time to spend outdoors with friends and family. And not just with your human friends and family, but your furry, four-legged friends and family too! However, summer, while fun for your pets too, can also bring about some other “friends”. Friends of the pest and insect variety. It’s important to know … Continued

July 29, 2019

Top 4 Insects Harmful for Pets & 4 Ways to Protect Them This Summer

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5 Summer Safety Tips for Animals

Summer is officially here! And that means it’s time to enjoy the sun, beach and outdoors with your friends, family and pets! However, due to higher temperatures, busy schedules and holiday festivities, it can be really easy for pets to get sick, scared and/or overheated during the summer months. To help you prepare for the … Continued

July 3, 2019

5 Summer Safety Tips for Animals

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Trap-Neuter-Return: How This Program Saves Cats Every Year

Trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs are a safe, effective, and humane way to address the community cat population. States across the nation, including Florida, have adopted TNR programs to improve the lives of community cats and address overpopulation concerns.

June 14, 2019

Trap-Neuter-Return: How This Program Saves Cats Every Year

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4 Things Your Florida Pet Wants in Their City

Pets are just like us humans. They want to socialize, have adequate healthcare options, go out on the town and be free to live their best pup life. Their requirements for a city are very similar to what we look for when traveling or moving somewhere new. And if you’re thinking of visiting or moving … Continued

May 24, 2019

4 Things Your Florida Pet Wants in Their City

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