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  • Dozens of distressed wildlife come through our South Florida Wildlife Center every day. istockphoto

South Florida Wildlife Center

Operating in the tri-county region, The HSUS's South Florida Wildlife Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured or displaced native wildlife. Learn More

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  • May 10, 2013

    Foxes Need New Habitat at SFWC

    Foxes at South Florida Wildlife Center receive quality care just like all 12,500 animals we treat each year. However, the reconfigured aviary in which the foxes live is needed by our many bird patients. Please help us build a new habitat for orphaned and adult foxes.

  • May 9, 2013

    Hawk Regains Gift of Flight

    A red-tailed hawk with singed feathers was emaciated and sick when he arrived at South Florida Wildlife Center. With the help of donor feathers, he is flying again and will soon be ready for release.

  • May 2, 2013

    Humane Society of the United States Recognizes BURGER KING® with National Animal Welfare Award

    The Humane Society of the United States has given Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: BKW) – the nation’s second-largest fast food hamburger chain – its Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award for the company’s work to end the extreme confinement of farm animals in small crates and cages.

  • April 26, 2013

    Florida Senate Unanimously Passes Animal Cruelty Bill

    – The Florida Senate voted unanimously to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty law, including its animal fighting provisions. Endorsed by The Humane Society of the United States, the bill sends a clear message to animal abusers that they will face vigorous prosecution for animal fighting.

  • April 10, 2013

    Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins advocates in support of animal cruelty bill

    Florida residents converged on the state capitol Wednesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, GREY2K USA and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).

  • February 19, 2013

    Kind News Feature: Treasure Hunt for Gopher Tortoises

    When a housing development was planned to be built on gopher tortoise habitat, The HSUS stepped in to save the tortoises. From the February/March 2013 issue of Kind News.

  • January 15, 2013

    The HSUS Offers Reward in Palm Beach County, Fla., Animal Cruelty Case

    The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for burning a dog tethered to a fence in Riviera Beach, Fla.

  • January 15, 2013

    The HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws

    The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State Ranking” report, a comprehensive analysis of animal protection laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The HSUS graded states on the strength of a wide range of animal protection laws, including public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.

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