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Apr 05, 2012, 07:00 ET The Florida Animal Rescue Act Could Have Saved Thousands of Sheltered Pets, Held up Instead Despite Tremendous Public Support. Help it Pass in 2013!

Florida's animal lovers and humane voters would like to extend a very heartfelt "Thank You!" to Senator Mike Bennett–(R-Bradenton) for his...

Apr 04, 2012, 07:00 ET Broward County Takes Historic Step Forward for Animals, Board of County Commissioners Unanimously Passes No Kill Resolution

The Board of County Commissioners of Broward County voted unanimously yesterday to approve a resolution with the goal of becoming a No Kill community....

Jan 27, 2012, 07:30 ET Lifesaving Legislation - the Florida Animal Rescue Act - Takes Historic Step Forward; Passes Senate Committee Unanimously

On Monday, January 23rd, the Florida Animal Rescue Act (SB 818), was unanimously approved by the Florida Senate Community Affairs Committee. The...

Jan 19, 2012, 07:30 ET Opponents of Florida Animal Rescue Act Call Rescue Organizations "Hoarders"

As the Florida Animal Rescue Act (FARA) nears approval by the Senate Community Affairs Committee next week, some opponents are attempting to derail...

Nov 11, 2011, 09:13 ET Report: Florida Survey Shows Animals Needlessly Killed; Rescue Access Law Introduced

The Sunshine State just got a whole lot sunnier. FL State Sen. Mike Bennett has filed legislation "aimed at saving taxpayer dollars along with the...

Aug 23, 2011, 07:30 ET No Kill Nation and the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation Welcome Alex Munoz as New Director of Miami Dade Animal Services

No Kill Nation (NKN) and the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation (MCABSL) want to extend a warm welcome to Alex Munoz, the newly...

Aug 05, 2011, 08:52 ET Embattled Miami-Dade Animal Services Director Resigns; Advocates Call for a No Kill Replacement

Dr. Sara Pizano, the embattled Director of Miami-Dade Animal Services (MDAS) officially resigned from her position yesterday afternoon, following...

Aug 03, 2011, 07:30 ET Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation and No Kill Nation Launch Anti-Dog Fighting Campaign

The Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation (MCABSL) and No Kill Nation (NKN) are taking a stand against the despicable "spectator sport"...

Jun 30, 2011, 07:30 ET No Kill Nation and the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation Are Not Affiliated With the Upcoming Protest Against Miami-Dade Animal Services

No Kill Nation (NKN) and the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation (MCABSL) would like to publicly clarify that they are not affiliated...

Jun 23, 2011, 08:00 ET Animal Advocacy Groups Issue Warning About Multiple Cases of Canine Parvovirus at Miami-Dade Animal Services

The Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation (MCABSL) and No Kill Nation are issuing a warning to the Miami-Dade community about a...

May 11, 2011, 09:03 ET No Kill Nation & MCABSL to Collect Supplies, Donations to Support Animals from MDAS Distemper Crisis

In the wake of late March's outbreak and forced evacuation at Miami Dade Animal Services and the subsequent rescue of almost 500 animals by the...

Apr 16, 2011, 09:49 ET No Kill Nation and MCABSL Reject Proposed Miami Dade County Code Changes That Would Allow Dogs to be Deemed Dangerous Without Owner's Input

As "dangerous dog" laws across our state and nation are being struck down and revised to give dogs a greater chance at survival, a Miami Dade County...

Sep 07, 2010, 10:41 ET BUILDING A NO KILL SOUTH FLORIDA CONFERENCE

Two decades ago, the concept of a No Kill Community was little more then a dream. Today, it is a reality in many cities and counties nationwide and...