08/21/2026
🐾 Pet Owners — Here's What's Happening in Florida Veterinary News! 🩺
This Saturday, August 22nd, from 9AM to 12PM, JVMS vets will be volunteering their time at the Sulzbacher Center to provide FREE veterinary care for the pets of those experiencing homelessness. It's a wonderful cause and a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of both pets and their owners. For more information, visit https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/jacksonville-fl
Happy Friday, Jacksonville pet lovers! Here's your weekly roundup of the latest news that could impact you and your furry family members. 🐶🐱
Here are 8 stories worth knowing about:
1️⃣ Proposed Declawing Ban: A Florida lawmaker wants to ban elective cat declawing statewide, calling the procedure "unnecessary." This could change options available to cat owners across Florida. 🔗 https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/florida-senator-proposes-bill-to-make-declawing-cats-illegal/77-bff1db02-1702-4ed8-bdd7-a8e618897637
2️⃣ Dogs Needed as Blood Donors: A Florida veterinary hospital urgently needs canine blood donors after their supply was used to save a heroic K-9. Could your dog be a lifesaver? 🔗 https://www.fox13news.com/news/k9-aces-amputation-after-being-shot-draws-attention-need-dog-blood-donors
3️⃣ New Leadership at Pet Alliance: Dr. Josh Fisher has been named the new CEO of Pet Alliance — great news for pet owners who rely on their affordable care services. 🔗 https://bungalower.com/2026/08/13/pet-alliance-welcomes-new-ceo-dr-josh-fisher/
4️⃣ Dog Survives Extreme Heat: A dog miraculously survived after being left tied outside a Florida clinic in extreme heat for 36 hours. A reminder of how dangerous Florida's heat can be for our pets. 🔗 https://people.com/dog-survives-36-hours-tied-outside-florida-animal-clinic-in-heat-12058074
5️⃣ Haunted Clinic for a Good Cause: TLC PetSnip in Lakeland is turning their clinic into a "Mad Veterinarian" haunted house to raise funds for spay and neuter vouchers. Fun and furry-friendly! 🔗 https://www.wftv.com/news/local/tlc-petsnip-turns-lakeland-clinic-into-haunted-house-charity/UIIBB5LPZNCQNDM4N2VWWNE76A/
6️⃣ Copyright Risks for Vet Clinics: Florida vet practices are being warned about a rise in copyright lawsuits. While this is a behind-the-scenes issue, it could affect how your local clinic operates. 🔗 https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=633&Id=13436362
7️⃣ A Win for Veterinary Free Speech: A Texas vet recently won a landmark free speech case, giving vets more freedom to offer honest medical advice. Better conversations with your vet could be on the horizon! 🔗 https://www.agweb.com/news/business/texas-veterinarian-defeats-state-censorship-monumental-free-speech-case
🧬 BONUS: Could a Human Cancer Breakthrough Help Our Pets?
Moderna and Merck have announced exciting results from a new personalised mRNA cancer vaccine that significantly reduces the return of melanoma in humans. As science advances, researchers are exploring how breakthroughs like this could one day benefit our pets too. Watch this space! 🔗 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/moderna-melanoma-vaccine-cancer-trial/
We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Have a wonderful weekend with your beloved pets. 🐾
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Jacksonville, FLOur Jacksonville team works in unbridled collaboration to raise money for their local chapter of The Street Dog Coalition. To donate to their efforts to provide free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness in Jacksonville, click here.Team Leads: Constanze Goricki,...
