Pet Information – Florida Animal Friend

Providing you with information on pet ownership, fun animal facts, and Florida Animal Friend’s mission to end pet overpopulation by supporting low-cost or free spay and neuter programs throughout the state of Florida.

 

Keep Your Pets and Homeless Pets Safe During the Holidays

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Dec 19

December 24, 2019

Keep Your Pets and Homeless Pets Safe During the Holidays

The holidays are a time of good tidings and cheer. But while we’re enjoying chocolate, sugary treats and lights and...

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How to Combat Animal Homelessness in Florida

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Nov 19

November 20, 2019

How to Combat Animal Homelessness in Florida

For animal lovers, seeing homeless pets roam the streets is heartbreaking. So much so that many might try to feed...

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Caring for Pets and Communities Beyond Spay and Neuter

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Nov 19

November 19, 2019

Caring for Pets and Communities Beyond Spay and Neuter

Spay and neuter operations are a crucial way to help Florida’s animal population, but for us, it’s even more than...

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How Spaying Your Cat Saves Animal Lives

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Oct 19

October 30, 2019

How Spaying Your Cat Saves Animal Lives

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 3.4 million cats enter shelters every year....

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What Does It Mean If a Cat has a Clipped Ear?

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Oct 19

October 3, 2019

What Does It Mean If a Cat has a Clipped Ear?

Ear-tipping is an important, mostly painless procedure to help identify cats that have participated in these programs. It is a...

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2019 Recommendations on Spaying and Neutering

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Aug 19

August 28, 2019

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?”...

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How Feeding Feral Animals Affects Our Ecosystem

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Aug 19

August 15, 2019

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...

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

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Jul 19

July 29, 2019

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...

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5 Summer Safety Tips for Animals

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Jul 19

July 3, 2019

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...

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

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Jun 19

June 14, 2019

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,...

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