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The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

 

—Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi
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LOHV-FL: We LOHV animals . . . and we vote!
Animal Rights National Conference
The League of Humane Voters, Florida (LOHV-FL) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference for animals in the Sunshine State. We work to elect local, state, and federal officials who will support animal protection legislation. Join us today using the Membership Form below!
We need your help...
There are many events  that LOHV-FL could attend and grow our membership, but we have too few volunteers to staff our tables at all these events...
 

if you can help, go to the Volunteer page for information.

NIFAA: The National Institute for Animal Advocacy
NIFAA-Nar Webinars

 

These webinars are hosted by Julie Lewin, author of "Get
Political for Animals and Win the Laws They Need".  You can access them from your computer and they are available from now until June.  Click on this link for additional information on the webinars as well as content and registration information.
FIX A Feral Cat Sundays!

Pinellas colony caregivers: bring your trapped feral cats to SPCA Tampa Bay on these dates:  April 22, May 20 & June 17

Your cost: $25 per cat ~ every 6th cat is free ($125 for 6 cats)
Drop Off: 7am to 8am ~ we'll call you for pick-up
Services included:  Spay or Neuter, Rabies and FVRCP Vaccinations, Deworming, External Parasite Control for 1 month, Ear-tipping, Basic Wound Care, Ear Cleaning.

Need a trap? Stop by our Admissions Office any Thursday thru Saturday just prior to Fix-A-Feral Sunday and rent one from us. $50 deposit per trap plus $2/per day rental fee - trap return required no later than the Tuesday following surgery. After the Tuesday following surgery, deposits are cashed and the $2/per day fee accumulates on traps that are not returned to us.

Tampa Bay SPCA
Action is needed to keep a 45 year ban in place against dyeing animals!
The Florida legislature passed Amendment 303390 as part of an agriculture bill that, if signed by Governor Rick Scott, will repeal a 45 year old ban on artificially dyeing animals.  Your help is needed to prevent this from happening.

See the News page for additional information and how to contact the governor.
Caboodle Ranch Raided!
Caboodle Ranch has been raided and all cats are being removed by ASPCA. See the News page for more information...
New Code Of Law Instructs Owners How To Shoot Their Unwanted Sled Dogs

The government of British Columbia has just passed a new code of standards explaining to commercial sled dog owners the correct way to shoot unneeded or surplus sled dogs that cannot easily be adopted out...

See the News page for more information...
OHIO ENDS 25 YEARS OF BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed HB 14, a bill that repeals the 25 year-old state law that tags certain breeds as automatically on the "dangerous" list...

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Pet Wellness Clinic (plus special Spay/Neuter packages)!

 

During these hard times, having access to low cost vet visits, testing, etc. is especially important for your animals health.  The Humane Society of Pinellas County in Clearwater, www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/  is having a low cost clinic  on these dates:


This SATURDAY- March 24th, Humane Society of Pinellas Low Cost Vaccine Clinic, located at HSP’s Medical Clinic 3040 STATE ROAD 590, CLEARWATER, FL will be held from 12pm until 2 pm. Come get your pets vaccinated and physically examined for a very low cost! Microchips available too, only $15!

 

See the News page for additional details.

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Become a member of the LOHV-FL community today and make your voice for animals heard! Becoming a member is easy and free. Simply fill out the form below to receive our email newsletter informing you of animal-related legislation and animal-friendly candidates in Florida. You may opt out of receiving the newsletter at any time. You will receive NO commercial solicitations from us, and we will not share your information with any third party.

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Registering to Vote in Florida


For information on registering to vote in the State of Florida, go to the Florida Division of Elections website to download and complete a voter registration application. You can mail the application to your county Supervisor of Elections or hand deliver the application to any Supervisor of Elections' office in the state. You must be registered for at least 29 days before you can vote in an election.