I live in Tampa and totally trust Dr. Gary Barsch of Barsch Animal Clinic with all my animals - 4 dogs,3 cats, and 4 fuzzies. I don't think I talked to April about a shelter, and Tampa is not really in North Florida, but... I've started a small rescue/shelter in my home because of the lack of one in the area. I have three females, from separate rescues, up for adoption right now. Last, the Ferret in the Bedroom... book is the one that finally got my animal lover daughter interested in reading again ( there was nothing that could top Go, Dog, Go for a longtime). Jody [Posted in FML issue 2607]