How Do You Start A Pit Bull Rescue In Florida?
Opening a Pit Bull rescue center in Florida requires careful planning, research and a lot of hard work. Many Florida municipalities have Breed Specific Legislation pending or enacted. Miami-Dade county, for example, has completely outlawed Bully breed dogs within the county. Because of BSL, you should contact local legislators to ensure that the area you have chosen for your rescue isn’t affected by any of these laws. Build housing for the dogs. In Florida, you have to provide each dog with a separate covered shelter to protect them from rain and give them shade. Additionally, each dog has to have a separate labeled food and water dish. Because of this, building individual pens or kennels is the best option. You will also have to get at least $1,000,000 worth of liability insurance regardless of the number of dogs you plan to house. Call the Florida Department of Health at (850) 245-4444 to inspect your property. You need a permit from them before you can house any dogs. They will insp
