Cat Clinic of Destin

06/12/2026

June is adopt a Cat month 🐈‍⬛️

06/12/2026

O'Henry you are such a sweet boy! Loving those ear rubs & chin scratches. He's a typical orange tabby & jobless 😉 🐈 😻

06/11/2026

These 2 Tuxedo kittens were in today for their Spay/Neuter Surgery, FVRCP booster vaccine, Felv/Fiv Test plus the Nexgard Combo topical flea treatment. June & Newt were so Sweet to work with they are just full of Love & Cuddles 😽

06/11/2026

Thank you Whiskers on the Emerald Coast 😻

06/11/2026

Jazzy is our newest Tortoise Shell kitty! She is a purrfect patient😻

06/09/2026

It is Pet Memorial Day. Please feel free to Share a photo of that special kitty that has crossed over The Rainbow Bridge 💔

Today is World Pet Memorial Day.

For those who have loved and lost a cherished cat, this day is a reminder that love doesn't end when a life does.

We remember the gentle purrs that filled quiet rooms. The paw prints that followed us from room to room. The familiar face waiting at the door.

The comfort of having someone who never judged, never held a grudge, and loved us in their own special way.

Time may pass, but some bonds never fade.

The toys may be put away.
The food bowls may be gone.
The favorite sleeping spot may sit empty.

Yet the love remains.

Today we honor the little souls who brought joy to our homes, comfort to our hearts, and memories that will stay with us forever.

If you are missing a beloved cat today, know that you are not alone.

They may be gone from sight, but they will always be part of your story. ❤️🐾🌈

06/09/2026

The Law just changed 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️ 😺 😽

Florida now considers it a crime to abandon your pet or leave them tied outside during a disaster.

A new animal cruelty law that took effect in Florida in early 2026 specifically addresses two situations that have caused serious suffering for pets across the state: abandonment and being tethered outdoors during emergencies such as hurricanes, extreme heat events, or other declared disasters.

Florida is one of the most disaster-prone states in the country. It faces hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat with regularity. For years, animal rescue workers and law enforcement have responded to scenes after storms where pets were found tied to trees, fences, or poles, left behind when families evacuated. Some survived. Many did not.

The new law closes a loophole that had made it difficult to prosecute owners who left animals behind in those conditions. Previously, the legal line between negligence and criminal cruelty was blurry enough that many cases never resulted in charges. The updated statute gives law enforcement clearer authority to act.

Animal welfare advocates praised the legislation as a recognition of a reality that rescue workers have documented for years. When people flee disasters, pets are often the ones left behind. Sometimes this happens because emergency shelters historically did not accept animals. Washington State's new law requiring disaster shelters to accommodate pets during declared emergencies addresses a similar issue, showing that multiple states are moving in the same direction at the same time.

In Florida, the combination of disaster exposure and a now clearer legal standard for abandonment means that pets have a stronger layer of protection than they did before.

It took far too long. But it is now the law.

(Source: Florida New Animal Cruelty Law 2026, Humane World for Animals, January 2026)

06/09/2026

Snickernoodle before & after her Lion Cut.
Gabapentin is her friend to help keep her mellow from her spicy Catitude with us 🐱