Animals Commonly Found in Florida

It's obvious we all love our pets, but we also appreciate animals of all shapes and sizes! See if you recognize any of the wild animals below that live in Florida, and check them off as you spot them while you're out and about!

Gopher Tortoise

Great Blue Heron Raccoon

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Eastern Cottontail

Southern Toad

Check Them Off as You Go!

Gopher Tortoise Raccoon

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Great Blue Heron

Eastern Cottontail

Southern Toad

Crossword Puzzle

Across:

3.) A healthy orange snack that bunnies love!

6.) The proper term for a baby dog.

7.) The long, sensitive hairs on a dog and cats face.

8.) A cat coat pattern with dark stripes and a distinctive 'M'shaped marking on its forehead.

Maze

Help Fido find his forever home!

Down:

1.) What a dog or cat wears around their neck.

2.) The process that happens when an animal officially finds their forever home.

4.) Where animals sleep when they don't have a home.

5.) A breed of dog that is fond of cold weather, loves to howl, and can sometimes be found pulling sleds

Tic Tac Toe

Tips and Tricks for Helping Your Pet Stay Cool This Summer!

stay in the shade!

When it is extremely hot, keep your pets indoors as much as possible! If you do go outside, make sure there is plenty of shade and water available to keep them cool. Remember, your pets don't wear shoes, so their paw pads can burn on hot pavement!

TRy frozen treats and toys!

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Take breaks

Just like us humans, animals need breaks too! It's vital to have breaks throughout play to keep your pets cool in the summer! While on your break, give your pet water, find some shade, and have a snack (and maybe take a selfie together, just for fun)!