In 2002, the Florida Attorney General stated that while section 828.27, Florida Statues, authorizes a city or county to adopt an ordinance authorizing its animal control officers to carry a device to ...

FACA believes that there are numerous reasons for an initial mandatory certification program, special certification training, and ongoing certification training for animal control and protection offic...

FACA recognizes that the issue of tethering of dogs is a growing concern throughout the state. The traditional role of animals in society has and continues to evolve. Different attitudes prevail as to...

The Florida Animal Control Association believes that the identification and control of animals should be the highest priority. Stray dogs and cats are a potential threat to the health and safety of th...

To reduce pet overpopulation and free-roaming animals, FACA urges local governments and protection agencies to institute or support programs that encourage owners of dogs and cats to have them sterili...

Man’s lengthy relationship with companion animals has included many examples of animals working in symbiotic partnership with their masters. One such use of wide reknown is the training of animals, ...

FACA recommends that the minimum staffing levels for Animal Control officers would be one (1) Field-deployed Animal Control Officer for every 15,000 -18,000 population. Population density, urban versu...

Though there are a great number of diseases to which domestic animals may be exposed and there is a relatively high number of zoonotic diseases which may be transmitted from animals to humans, perhaps...

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is given for several reasons. First, it may provide protection to persons with no apparent exposure to rabies. Second, it may protect persons whose post-exposure therapy might...

The Florida Animal Control Association recognizes that many in the field of medical research believe that there is a need for the use of live animals in experimentation. However, FACA believes that th...