Florida Is A Great State For Rescue Dogs
It’s no surprise that adopting a pet has become increasingly popular in America. In many cases, owners are rescuing a pet that has endured an unfortunate situation. BetMassachusetts recently showcased data that ranked the states that are best to adopt a rescue dog, and Florida ranked in the top 10.
How does one dig into such information to create a 50-state ranking? “We used data from RescueMe.org to find the number of dog rescue groups and adoption agencies in every state,” BetMassachusetts explained.
To clarify, the states are not just compiled based on where the most adoption centers are. Sure, the number of relative dog groups was an important factor, but the rescues per square mile were also measured.
“The best time to look to adopt is in the spring and summer because rescue shelters tend to have more dogs then,” BetMassachusetts continues.
Florida Is The 8th Best State For Rescue Dogs
According to BetMassachusetts’ research, Florida has 623 dog rescue groups. This was, by far the most of any state in the top 10. In fact, in the top 20, only California had more with 915.
It appears in the southern region of the country, Florida is the best place for adopting a pet. The Sunshine State was the only one in the region to crack the top 10.
One of the longest-standing centers in Florida dates back to 1979. SPCA Florida (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in Lakeland even allows interested parties to walk in and adopt.
They describe themselves by saying, “SPCA Florida exists to eliminate animal suffering and to engage the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals.” In fact, they have saved almost 20,000 animal lives since 2018.
The price to adopt here ranges from $150 – $450. The age range of dogs at SPCA Florida go from as young as two-month old puppies, to senior dogs older than seven.
Florida Birthday Freebies - Get Free Stuff on Your Big Day
Who doesn’t love getting free stuff on their birthday? Seriously, one of the best things about getting older is just getting those fun birthday freebees. My birthdays is quite a ways away, as it’s in August, but I might as well prep for it early. The problem is that I never remember until the day of my birthday what stores and restaurants offer free stuff on birthdays, and by then, it’s often too late. So, you’re best to plan early, if you want to snag those Florida birthday freebies.
With that in mind, this year, I set out to find the best Florida birthday freebies months before my big day. Let’s just say I was determined to get a head start. As it turns out, a large number of spots offer great birthday freebies and gifts.
I’m looking through some of these food freebies, and after seeing these, I think I’m going to be very full on my birthday. Both Denny’s and IHOP offer free breakfast deals for your birthday. Those restaurants are national, so even if you’re traveling on your birthday, you can get some free or discounted grub. Maybe I’ll hit up both spots on my birthday and really stuff myself with pancakes. I also like getting free stuff, not just food, on my birthday. Makeup stores such as Ulta and Sephora offer special birthdays gifts for rewards members. You’ll find plenty of free dessert deals on this list, as well. I’m all about dessert, free or not, but free is always better. It’s worth noting that some of these programs require you to sign up in advance of your birthday, so hop on them quickly.
Read on for birthday freebies available in Florida for your big day, and whenever your big day falls, happy birthday. Many of these deals do have an expiration date after your birthday passes, so look into that. Also, these deals change often, so don’t be surprised it this list varies a bit.
Florida Birthday Freebies:
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
