"No one should be left behind, especially our pets." Governor signs new law protecting pets during natural disasters: 'All ...

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida Senate Bill 150, Trooper's Law, making it a third-degree felony to restrain and abandon ...

Florida's Senate Bill 150, known as "Trooper's Law," targets pet abandonment during natural disasters, inspired by a dog rescued from floodwaters.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two animal rights bills on May 28 at a rescue organization in Palm Beach County. The bills include ...

Floridians who abandon or leave their dogs outdoors during a natural disaster could face prison time and a hefty ...

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A man left his dog tied to a fence in Florida while evacuating for Hurricane Milton. Gov. DeSantis signed a bill May 28 ...

Two new state laws aimed at protecting animals and increasing accountability for abusers are set to take effect in Florida, following the recent signing of Dexter’s Law and ...

Florida has taken a significant step to combat animal cruelty with the enactment of "Dexter's Law," a new piece of ...

Port Orange resident Debbie Darino, who championed Dexter's Law and was instrumental in Ponce's Law, spoke during bill ...

Florida's animal cruelty definition also applies to anyone ... call 911 or a nearby law enforcement officer for help and forcibly enter the vehicle if instructed to do so. Be sure to have a ...