.The Florida Lupine Association (FLA) was officially incorporated as a State non-profit corporation in the State of Florida on 7 June 1999, and was assigned the Document #N99000003556 and the Federal Employer Identification #593586075. In the spring of 2001, FLA was officially designated as a Federal, tax exempt, non-profit corporation operating under IRS section 501(c)(3).

The FLA Constitution, as stated in the Bylaws, is as follows:

1. To provide education and information to members, breeders, governmental officials, shelter operators, and the general public for the ultimate benefit of lupines: wolves and wolfdogs.
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2. To track legal issues and legislation as it pertains to the wolf and wolfdog, and for the ultimate benefit of these lupine animals, in the state of Florida and to assist governmental agencies with these issues and legislation as needed.
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3. To coordinate and to cooperate with other national and regional wolfdog and animal clubs or organizations for the ultimate benefit of the wolfdog.
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4. To advance the interests of the wolfdog by encouraging cooperation and sportsman-like conduct at canine events: obedience trials; training classes/trials; working classes/trials; and/or wolfdog rendezvous.
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5. To encourage and to promote the responsible and prudent ownership of wolfdogs.
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6. To assist in providing/locating a safe and healthy environment for wolfdogs in the state of Florida through a coordination with rescue and placement networks.

Policies

• FLA opposes the act of bestiality and will not be affiliated with any organization, entity or individual who condones or commits the act of bestiality.
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• FLA opposes any form of animal abuse and will not be affiliated with any organization, entity or individual who condones animal abuse or has been convicted of animal abuse and/or animal cruelty.

Code of Ethics

In 2006-7, the board and members of FLA developed a code of ethics document that applies to FLA members and wolfdog owners, breeders, and rescuers. Click below to read the code.

FLA Code of Ethics