Dr. Joel Murphy receiving the FVMA GOLD Star Award from Dr. Don Howell, FVMA District 4 Representative, and Dr. Julie Mosher, PCVMA President.
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Dr. Murphy and his new Yeti Cooler he won in the FVMA PAC Fund raffle held at the June PCVMA meeting. Over $1,000.00 was raised toward matching PAC funds from the FVMA.
Thanks to VEG for donating the Yeti Cooler!
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President’s Message
Hello Pinellas Colleagues,
Happy July 4th PCVMA! We had a great June and the summer sure is flying by. Thanks to those who attended our June meeting at the lovely Bon Appetit. I hope to see you at our July Bascom’s meeting on July 14th. Don’t forget to invite your staff to the CE by the Sea meeting on July 30th- we expect it to be a great event like last year. I hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July. Also, fingers crossed you don’t get 50 urgent calls on July 3rd for firework sedatives :)
Julie, Mosher, DVM
Dr.mosher@edgevet.com
PCVMA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2025
President: Dr. Julie, Mosher, DVM (Edge Animal Hospital)
President-Elect: Dr. Kevin Kelly (Veterinary Emergency Group) (2024-25)
Past-President: Dr. Joel Murphy (Animal and Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor)
Secretary: Dr. Sandra Truli Springer – (Truli Holistic Veterinary Services)
Treasurer: Dr. Don Howell (Midway Animal Hospital)
PCVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Todd Bliss – (Bliss Family Veterinarian) (2024-25)
Dr. Megan Branham – (SPC College of Veterinary Technology) (2025-26)
Dr. Ernie Godfrey – (Pinellas Animal Hospital) (Life Member)
Dr. Jacqui Olson – (Animal Hospital of Dunedin) (2024-25)
Dr. Nia Rametta – (Coastal Animal Clinic) (2025-26)
PCVMA NEWSLETTER & PINELLAS ANIMAL FOUNDATION
Dr. Don Morgan – Donmorgansr@aol.com
PCVMA DUES – 2025
WOULD EVERYONE TAKE A MINUTE TO REVIEW ANY CLASSIFIED ADS YOU MAY HAVE POSTED IN THIS NEWS LETTER. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT THEM REMOVED, OTHERWISE YOU MAY CONTINUE TO GET LOTS OF UNNECESSARY PHONE CALLS OR E-MAILS. ANY CORRECTIONS ARE ALSO WELCOME.
PCVMA 2024 MEETINGS AND EVENTS SCHEDULED
PCVMA Meetings Scheduled for 2025:
July 14, 2025 – Purina – Bascom’s Chop House
July 30, 2025 – Idexx & Hill’s – Veterinary Technician’s “CE By The Sea” – Holiday Inn Harbourside, IRB
August 18, 2025 – Elanco – Bascom’s Chop House
September 22, 2025 – FETCH – Bascon’s Chop House
October 13, 2025, Nutramax – Bascom’s Chop House
November 8, 2025 – Bowser and Catsino Ball – Belleair Country Club
December Happy Holidays
PCVMA 2026 MEETINGS
February 21, 2026 – Pharmacy Dispensing and the Florida Laws and Rules – Marriott-Roosevelt
March 16, 2026 – TBVS THRIVE – Bascom’s Chop House
PAF News
Three non-DVM office team members applied for hurricane assistance from the Foundation.
$1,500.00 from the Bowser and Catsino Ball was allocated and $500.00 was presented to each
recipient at their offices by Dr. Morgan. May their Holiday Days be a little brighter..
Donald H. Morgan, DVM
President
Pinellas Animal Foundation, Inc
10825 Seminole Blvd A-3
Seminole, FL 33778
Don Morgan, DVM
President – PAF
The Humane Society of Pinellas (HSP) is dedicated to reducing the rate of euthanasia in Pinellas County. Neonatal kittens are a particularly vulnerable population with more than 2,000 euthanized in Pinellas last year due to lack of resources. HSP is seeking the public’s partnership to drastically reduce this number through our Kitten Crusaders Program. Together, with the help of veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, shelter/rescue partners, and citizen foster homes, we can provide loving care to kittens in need. There are many ways to be a part of the solution! Please contact Amanda Audia, HSP’s Director of Operations at AmandaA@HumanePinellas.org to join the Crusade to save these precious animals and make a positive impact in our community!
Dr. Brenton Gallas
Medical Director
Humane Society of Pinellas
Pinellas County Animal Services News
“This past legislative session was particularly busy for animal welfare! Here is an overview of the three bills we have been tracking closely going into effect July 1, 2025:
- Trooper’s Law: SB 150 making it a third-degree felony to restrain and abandon a dog outdoors during a declared natural disaster or at any time in which a mandatory or voluntary evacuation order is in effect.
- Dexter’s Law: HB 255 strengthen penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and ensures offenders face appropriate criminal penalties. Dexter’s Law also creates Florida’s first animal abuser database to prevent abuse and protect communities. The database is managed by FDLE and will contain the name of individuals convicted of aggravated animal cruelty. It will go into effect on January 1, 2026, and updates every 48 hours.
- Pam Rock Act (Expands Current Dangerous Dog Regulations): HB 593 Owners must confine the dog in a proper enclosure, dogs declared dangerous are microchipped and spayed or neutered, an owner who attempts to remove the microchip can be charged with a third-degree felony, and owners must obtain at least $100,000 in liability insurance.
Now more than ever, lawmakers are understanding the importance of animal welfare to the overall health and well-being of our communities. Please continue to advocate for this type of progressive legislation in our field and reach out to me if there is a particular subject you would like to see explored during future sessions.
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July holiday!”
Jennifer Renner, B.Sc., CPM (she/her)
Interim Director – Community Outreach & Volunteer Program Manager
Animal Services – Pinellas County Government
12450 Ulmerton Rd – Largo, FL 33774
jrenner@pinellas.gov office 727-582-2636
SPCA Tampa Bay
SPCA Tampa Bay would like to invite you to become a member of our Women’s Annual Giving Society (WAGS)! As part of Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association, you have already shown a true passion for animals. Becoming part of WAGS allows many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets and wildlife, while celebrating the collective impact of female empowerment through philanthropy.
When you become a WAGS member you:
- Support SPCA Tampa Bay
- Grow your personal and professional network
- Receive a personalized WAGS name tag, quarterly issues of WAGS newsletter, and an invitation to the members-only Facebook group
- Participate in unique social and service events at SPCA Tampa Bay, behind-the-scenes tours & educational programs at our shelter
- Make a lasting impact on the lives of homeless animals and wildlife
We have two exclusive events coming up for WAGS Members and we’d like to invite you to attend and learn more! Please visit https://spcatampabay.org/wags/ to learn more about becoming a member of our Women’s Annual Giving Society.
KRISTEN DAVIS
Director of Marketing & Communications
Phone 727-499-0370
Web spcatampabay.org
9099 130th Ave. N. Largo, FL 33773
