Looking for Siamese cat breeders in Alabama? I first wrote this page in 2011 and I struggled somewhat then to find Siamese cat breeders in Alabama or neighbouring Florida. Some of those breeders have shut down over the intervening 11 … Continue reading →
NEWS AND COMMENT: This is Smurf. The rescue people don’t know why he was dyed blue but they have suggested – and it is a reasonable suggestion – that he was prepared for dog bait. You may know that illegal … Continue reading →
CHIEFLAND, FLORIDA-NEWS AND COMMENT: Lexi’s Kitty Corner operates, to the best of my knowledge, from the home of the founder of this non-profit charity, whose name is Alexis Lewis. The moral of her story is that anyone who wishes to … Continue reading →
NEWS AND COMMENT: This is a good law. It is a law that was required in Manatee County and which arguably is required anywhere. Community cats or cats without a home but which are cared for by volunteers can, in … Continue reading →
I have to write about Daria Weber because she is the kind of person that I admire more than any other. She quietly gets on with her voluntary work with commitment and persistence, helping the community, not seeking reward except … Continue reading →
This is a good study which supports the benefits of TNR in a community. It took place in Florida and was published in 2014. It is published in The Veterinary Journal. The researchers wanted to find out the impact that … Continue reading →
Are caracals legal to own in Florida by an individual person? That is what the question in the title is asking, in my opinion. And the answer is, yes, provided you have a permit because the Florida Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading →
It is legal to possess a serval in Florida provided you have the requisite permit. Servals are classified as a class II wildlife species by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). I believe the question is asking whether … Continue reading →
Bobcats are legal to own in Florida provided you have a permit as they are classified as ‘Class II Wildlife’ because they can be a danger to people. They require “substantial experience and specific cage requirements”. These requirements must be … Continue reading →
In my view, the question in the title is asking whether a Florida resident can legally possess a cheetah as a companion animal or pet. I have provided the full answer below. It is illegal to possess a cheetah personally … Continue reading →
