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Farmed Animals
The
egg and dairy industries present the largest, and most challenging,
animal welfare problems in the state of Florida. Help
us to expose the cruelties of modern factory farming.
– Florida's
dairy industry
– Florida's
egg industry
– Foie gras
– Fish
– Florida's
historic ban on gestation crates
– Vegetarianism/Veganism
– Visit
our Calendar for upcoming vegan outreach
and education
events.
Companion Animals
ARFF
is combating Florida's companion animal overpopulation crisis
by offering low-cost animal sterilization services with our state-of-the-art
mobile spay/neuter clinic.
– Introduction
– ARFF's
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic

Animal Cruelty
– Animal fighting
– Report
animal abuse (report
animal abuse or neglect in
your community)
Animals Exploited for Entertainment
We need your help to stop the neglect and cruel treatment
of animals in the circus, rodeo, carriage-horse industry and at
attractions across the state.
– Circuses
•
Cole
Bros. Circus
•
Ringling
Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
•
Shrine
Circus
– FleaWorld animal exhibits
– Greyhound racing
– Horse-drawn
carriages
–
Jungle Island (formerly Parrot
Jungle)
–
Marine parks and aquariums
–
Miami Metrozoo
–
Petting zoos
–
Roadside zoos & menageries
–
Rodeo

Animals in Laboratories
Thousands of animals each year are exploited in laboratories in
Florida.
– Introduction
(animal research in Florida, Dissection, Product Testing)
– Scripps
Research Institute Florida
– Burnham
Institute for Medical Research
Protecting Florida's Wildlife
Florida is blessed with an incredible diversity
of wild animals, but an increasing human population, pollution,
hunting and sport fishing threaten the well-being of animals in
our state.
– Introduction
– Alligators
– Fishing
–
"Non-native" wildlife
•
Wild
pigs
•
Green
iguanas
•
Muscovy
ducks
•
Monk
parakeets
–
Ornamental animals (swans, flamingos)
– Private possession of exotic
animals
• Exotic
"pet" incidents in Florida

Legislative Action
Animal advocates have won tremendous victories for animals in
Florida through the political process. Learn how you can get involved.
– 2008
legislative session
Library & Resources
– ARFF
brochures & newsletter.
–
ARFF
employment opportunities.
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