From a humble 1979 beginning of adopting rescued kittens outside a local Publix supermarket to saving thousands of lives today, SPCA Florida proves that saving animals is a team sport. Discover how this dynamic organization leverages the power of community partnerships, passionate volunteers, and a relentless "stronger together" mindset to smash their lifesaving goals and care for the community's most vulnerable pets.

Two employees, zero budget for food, and 2,000 animals a year. In Starke, Florida, the Bradford County Animal Shelter is pulling off the impossible. Operating without municipal funding for medical care or food, this "open intake" shelter refuses to turn its back on the community—even when it means two people working around the clock to save lives. From a guardian angel in Orlando to a life-saving partnership with the University of Florida, find out how this tiny team and a dedicated group of volunteers are building a safety net where none existed.

This tour will take us to Florida (via NC and GA) for the first time in three years. We are excited to visit the state again and connect with more shelter and rescue advocates. It’s why we travel. While social media is great and websites are informative, the only way to truly understand the situation with any shelter is to go there, meet the people, see the animals, and get a sense of the community.

A transport driving south full of rescues is something we haven't seen before but A Second Chance Puppy and Kitten Rescue is moving a thousand animals a year.