Non-profit 501(c)3 public charity based in South Florida promoting acceptance of companion animals in no-pet policy deed restricted housing such as homeowner and condominium association run housing, thereby allowing people to enjoy the health benefits of animal companionship in their homes and creating more homes for homeless pets.
Contact us:
Citizens for Pets in Condos
9832 Northwest 1st Court
Plantation, FL 33324-7205
954-684-1742
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board of directors, advisory board, contact information, mission statement
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Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc. is an IRS 501-c3 tax-exempt private operating foundation and a Florida non-profit corporation.
Citizens FOR Pets in Condos http://www.petsincondos.org is a non-profit public advocacy and educational organization dedicated to increasing acceptance of companion animals in condos and other types of association-run housing. We educate the public about the health benefits of having animal companions and also advocate for responsible pet ownership/guardianship. Our motto: “creating a win-win situation for both people & pets.”
We provide resources for a pet-friendly America/Florida
Mission Statement
Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc. educates the public on the health benefits of animal companionship and about responsible pet ownership in order to increase acceptance of companion animals in common interest ownership communities. We believe that association rules should concentrate on irresponsible pet owners, allowing a win-win situation for responsible animal guardians and animals who would otherwise be needlessly euthanized.
Goal / Vision
Sign courtesy of Peachtree Business Products
increase acceptance of companion animals in condos and other types of association-run housing
Board of Directors
Dan Finkelstein, President/Treasurer, neighborhoodpetsitter.com/,
954-684-1742
Ellen Moltz, Vice President, 754.233.3388
Maida W. Genser, Secretary, 954.295.6871
Michael Goldfarb, Director, 954.232.7740
Sue Grimes-Barnes, Director, 954.257.3838
Gayle Martin, Director, 954.778.9133
Elaine Geller, Director, 954.260.9159
Advisory Board
Rabbi Loring Frank and Father Frances Fagan (Father Frank) at an interfaith pet blessing.
Marcy I. LaHart, Esq, legal advisor, 352.224.5699, www.floridaanimallawyer.com, more info
Rabbi Loring Frank, religious advisor, 877.427.2224, more info; See Rabbi Frank Doing a Bark Mitzvah
Dr. Michael Sherbin, DO, medical advisor, 586.463.5831
Barry Silver, Esq, legal/religious advisor, 561.483.6900, deceased March 24, 2024 – in memoriam
Dr. Steve Eastman, DVM, veterinary advisor, 305.361.6205, Island Veterinary Hospital
Carlos Pineiro, MS, large dog questions, 305.899.4946
Barbara Feeney, MPA, public health administration advisor, 561.318.7299
Mitch Wilder, radio/TV pet expert
Dr. Andrew Turkell, DVM, 561.999.3000, Calusa Veterinary Center
Jake Miller, Esq, 305.758.2020
Father Francis Fagan (Father Frank), religious advisor, 954 993.1020 more info
Carol Franco, L.M.H.C., psychological advisor, 954-562-2826
Edel Miedes, dog training advisor, www.K9ADVISORS.com
Dr.Mustafah Saleh, DVM, 954.678.7040, Vetfield mobile vet
Kristy R. Becraft, MS, LMHC, Healing Through Animals, 954.422.2715 See her letter to the editor published in Dog Fancy magazine, August 2012.
Gerarda DeSanto, PsyD, 954.604.4302
Angelo Portoro, Deputy, K-9 Unit, Broward Sheriffs Office, 561.386.1297 more info
Richard Betensky, Deputy, K-9 Unit, Broward Sheriffs Office, 954.445.1419 more info
Lydia Papadopoulos, 954.531.6120, Paws Heal – “Let’s Get PTSD Service Dogs for Vets”
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Mailing Address
Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc.
PO Box 26071
Tamarac, FL 33320
phone: 954-684-1742
e-dress: info@petsincondos.org
Animal Adoption Fair, 2012
This is our fourth year as the charitable organization behind this annual indoor summer adoption fair in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Sponsors and donors of silent auction items can get tax credits for their donations which are 100% dedicated to this worthy event.
Citizens for Pets in Condos founder Maida W. Genser tabling for the cause
Tamarac woman’s group fights for pet ownership rights
Maida doing outreach tabling at the biennial Senior Expo, Plantation, FL
See more events pictures here.