1. Living in harmony with wildlife is the mission of this 11,000 acre housing development. People, houses, schools, restaurants, pets, farm animals and wildlife live together. www.harmonyfl.com
2. Dog chaining is a cruel practice that can only be stopped through education, legislation and community involvement. One excellent model of all three has been implemented in Orange County. http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/dept/cesrvcs/animal/operationunchain.htm
3. “Good things come in small packages,” is the motto of Li’l Lapdog Rescue of Central Florida. www.lillapdog.org
4. Adopt A Cat Foundation cares for 200 cats every day and uses the power of television to promote adoptions. www.adoptacatfoundation.org
5. Manatees can live 60 years or more. Learn more about these gentle giants and how you can help at www.savethemanatee.org
6. Big cats (think ocelots, tigers, jaguars and more) retired from performing acts, or bred as pets then abandoned, find sanctuary at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa. www.bigcatrescue.org