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.  Click on the topics below for a direct link to the law:  

• FAAWO News Blog
  From the Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations, news and pending legislation.
• News for Florida Animal Advocates
  From the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, sharing news and ideas of interest to animal advocates.
• Animal Law Newsletter
  From the Animal Law Committee of the Florida Bar.

• 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 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, FAQ's, links.

Click here  for County ordinances!