News for Florida animal advocates

Last week almost every paper and TV station in Florida, and many around the country, covered the story of the bear who was rescued from the ocean. This week the story took a sad turn.
On June 25, state wildlife officers darted a black bear who had been spotted near homes in the community of Alligator […]

In celebration of “Recreation and Parks Month,” entry into all 161 state parks in Florida will be free on Sunday (July 13).
To make it even easier to experience the great outdoors, the Florida State Parks website has a tool- “One Tank Adventures“- to help you find every state park within a 100-mile radius of your […]

This morning the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution requesting that the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) add green iguanas to the list of “reptiles of concern.” Reptiles on this list- such as pythons or anacondas- require a $100 permit to purchase. The City of Pompano Beach passed […]

On July 4th, Bryan Wilson will spend 8 hours at the end of chain at the Sanford Paw Park (427 South French Street). If you’re in the area, stop by and give him a word of encouragement.
Bryan’s protest is one of many nationwide intended to raise awareness about the cruelty of keeping dogs perpetually chained. […]

Beginning in March, residents of several Lee County neighborhoods have had dangerous encounters with coyotes. Most recently, a coyote was blamed for the death of a cat at a residence in Bonita Springs. It is not unusual for coyotes to attack cats outdoors, but the coyotes have also attacked small dogs who were being walked […]

Yesterday’s St. Petersburg Times told the story of “Sammy,” a 2-year-old golden retriever who got loose and roamed the streets for three days before being picked up by the SPCA Tampa Bay. Sammy’s tag had broken off, and although he was microchipped, the chip had not been updated with the address of the dog’s current […]