Florida Animal Friend

10/16/2026

Today is National Community Cat Day! 🐱🎉

You've seen them around your neighborhood — but do you know the most humane way to help community cats thrive? It's called TNVR: Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return.

🪤 TRAP: Cats are humanely trapped
✂️ NEUTER: Spayed or neutered by a licensed vet
💉 VACCINATE: Rabies and other vaccines administered
📍 RETURN: Cats go back to their outdoor home, ear-tipped to show they've been fixed

The result? Stable, healthier colonies and fewer kittens entering shelters. 🐾

Florida Animal Friend grants fund TNVR programs at shelters and rescues across the state — and it all starts with your plate.

👉 flanimalfriend.org

10/09/2026

You asked. We’re answering. 🐾

We’re breaking down some of the most common questions about the Florida Animal Friend specialty plate — from where your $25 goes to how to get your own.

Swipe through, get the answers, and see how one little plate can make a big difference for Florida’s pets. 💛

Ready to show your support? Grab your plate! https://bit.ly/4AcZhAP

10/06/2026

See an ear-tipped cat? That little tip tells an important story. 🐾

It means the cat has been spayed or neutered and vaccinated through a TNR program, helping prevent repeat trapping and supporting healthier community cat populations.

We’re proud to support the organizations doing this work across Florida.

If you’ve ever seen a cat with the tip of one ear missing, don’t worry — it wasn’t an injury. It’s actually one of the most important signs of care in community cat management.

An ear tip is a small, painless snip done while a cat is already under anesthesia for spay/neuter surgery.

Ear tipping is the universal sign that a community cat has been spayed/neutered and vaccinated. It’s a tiny snip that keeps them safe, prevents repeat trapping, and shows they’re part of a cared‑for colony.

Florida Animal Friend

10/04/2026

Happy World Animal Day! 🌍🐾

Today we celebrate every creature that shares our state — the dogs curled up on the couch, the cats ruling the neighborhood, and the community cats and shelter animals still waiting for their moment.

Florida Animal Friend exists because every animal deserves a healthy, safe life. Your specialty plate helps fund the spay/neuter programs making that possible, one Florida community at a time. 💛

Get yours today https://bit.ly/3vC6n4W

10/01/2026

It's here. 🎉

October is Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, and we're kicking things off with the facts.

Spaying and neutering your pet isn't just responsible pet ownership — it's one of the most powerful tools we have to keep Florida's shelters from overflowing. 🐾

🔹 Reduces the risk of certain cancers and health issues
🔹 Keeps community cat colonies healthier and more stable
🔹 Prevents unplanned litters before they start
🔹 Frees up shelter resources for the animals who need it most

Not sure where to start? Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3T5lgZS. 💛

Save this post and share it with a fellow pet parent — this month is for them too. 🐶🐱

09/30/2026

BIG NEWS. 🎉🐾

The 2026 Florida Animal Friend grant recipients were announced, with more than $756,000 distributed to 34 organizations across the state.

From Jacksonville to Miami, from community cat TNVR programs to low-income family spay/neuter clinics, these grants are making Florida a better place for animals.

Some of this year's recipients:
🏥 Jacksonville Humane Society
🏥 Humane Society of Tampa Bay
🏥 Miami-Dade County Animal Services
🏥 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
🏥 Gulf Coast Humane Society
…and 29 more.

Every grant is funded by Florida drivers who chose the Florida Animal Friend specialty plate. That's YOU. 💛

See the full list of recipients at https://bit.ly/4uB1HFw

09/22/2026

Fall is almost here — and there's no better time to upgrade your plate! 🍂🐾

The Florida Animal Friend specialty license plate is more than just a plate. It's a statement that you care about the animals that share our state.

Every plate purchased directly funds grants for Florida's animal shelters and rescues. 🏠💛

👉 Order now at https://bit.ly/3NxSB9d

09/17/2026

We're proud to support Spay N Save and the work they are doing in Central Florida!

Learn more about their spay and neuter program: https://www.spaynsave.org/

🐾 $25 SPAY & NEUTER GRANT AVAILABLE! 🐾

Thanks to the Florida Animal Friend (FAF) Grant, we can offer spay/neuter services for qualifying low-income cat and dog owners for just a $25 co-pay!

🐶🐱 Includes spay or neuter surgery

To qualify, you must currently receive government assistance.

📅 Book your appointment online as normal and mention the FAF Grant when scheduling. Our team will contact you to verify eligibility and confirm approval.

❤️ Funding is limited, so don’t wait!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸💪

Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of people across the country — and we want to take a moment to honor a very special group of workers:

🐾 The shelter staff, rescue volunteers, foster families, veterinary teams, and animal advocates who show up every single day for Florida's animals.

Your labor is love. Thank you. 💛

Support the people who make this work possible — get your Florida Animal Friend specialty plate at floridaanimalfriend.org/

09/01/2026

You don't have to adopt a pet to save one. Here are 3 simple ways to support Florida Animal Friend and help end pet overpopulation across our state. 🐾

1️⃣ GET A PLATE
Purchase a Florida Animal Friend specialty plate. $25 from every sale goes directly to spay/neuter grants. flanimalfriend.org

2️⃣ DONATE
Every dollar supports organizations offering free or low-cost spay and neuter services for Florida pets and low-income families.

3️⃣ SPREAD THE WORD
Share our posts. Tell a friend. Tag someone who loves animals. Awareness is free and makes a real difference.

Which one will you do today? 👇