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| | Southeast Regional Office |
 | | The Southeast Regional Office of The Humane Society of the United States, located in Tallahassee, Fla., serves the animals and people of seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. |
 | | Opened in 1983, SERO focuses its efforts on the promotion of pro-animal legislation, disaster planning and response, assistance to animal shelters (both animal control and humane facilities), guidance to law enforcement or humane agents on cruelty investigations, the protection of wildlife, and a variety of other issues. |
 | | After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, SERO staff worked with officials in Florida on the state's terrorism plan for animals. |
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