Animal Law: Animal Law in Florida

The State of Florida has enacted various statutes to protect the health and well-being of animals, provide for their humane treatment, and protect its citizens from dangerous animals.

• Emergency Sheltering of Persons with Pets (Ch. 252.3568)
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation (Ch. 379)
  • Endangered and Threatened Species (Ch. 379.2291)
• Service Animals for the Disabled (Ch. 413.08)
• Veterinary Practice (Ch. 474)
• Animal Industry (Ch. 585)
• Disease in Animals (Ch. 585, Pt. 2)
• Trust for Care of an Animal (Ch. 736.0408)
• Dangerous Dogs (Ch. 767, Pt. 2)
• Equine Activity and Liability (Ch. 773)
• Euthanasia of Animals
  • Chapter 828.058
  • Chapter 828.065
• Cruelty to Animals (Ch. 828.12)
• Animal Fighting Act (Ch. 828.122)
• Transporting Animals (Ch. 828.14)
• Humane Slaughter Act
  • Chapter 828.22
  • Chapter 828.23
  • Chapter 828.24
  • Chapter 828.25
  • Chapter 828.26
• Exhibition of Mutilated or Deformed Animals (Ch. 877.16)

• Animal Rights Foundation of Florida
  Promoting and protecting the rights of animals in Florida; action alerts, campaigns & issues; education programs.
• Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations
  Animal advocates working together to positively impact animals throughout the state of Florida.
• Florida Division of Animal Industry
  Part of the Florida Dept. of Agriculture is responsible for enforcing animal health regulations and protecting Floridians from animal pests and diseases.
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  Protecting and managing wildlife and fresh and saltwater fish, balancing the needs of these species with the needs of the residents of and visitors to Florida.
• Humane Society of the United States - Florida
  Florida news, FAQs, links.

Florida county ordinances!