About Us

The Everglades Animals Coalition (EAC) is a non-profit organization that aims address the dire situation in the Everglades, Okeechobee and surrounding areas where companion animals are being dumped at an alarming rate and left to suffer. Every week, new dogs and cats show up in common feeding areas in this very inhospitable terrain. In addition to being dumped, many animals are unofficially “adopted” by local land owners who feed the animals, but cannot spend the funds to spay and neuter these animals or provide basic veterinary care, allowing them to roam freely and contribute to breeding more strays.

Our Mission

Providing funding to rescuers and resources to locals in order to reduce suffering of dogs and cats in the Florida Everglades.

Our Executive Director

Jaime Devereaux is an experienced animal welfare leader with more than a decade of expertise in shelter operations, animal behavior, and organizational leadership. Throughout her career, she has focused on strengthening lifesaving programs, improving outcomes for animals, and developing operational strategies that support both animals and the people who care for them.

With a strong background in shelter behavior and operations, Jaime brings a practical, compassionate approach to addressing the challenges facing animal welfare organizations. She is passionate about building collaborative partnerships, expanding access to resources, and creating sustainable solutions that help shelters and rescue organizations increase their lifesaving capacity.

Jaime has a particular passion for American Pit Bull Terriers and advocating for dogs that are often misunderstood or overlooked. She shares her home with Raven, her own American Pit Bull Terrier, who continues to inspire her commitment to creating a more compassionate future for animals.

Jaime's work is driven by the belief that meaningful change in animal welfare is achieved through collaboration, innovation, transparency, and a shared commitment to giving every animal the opportunity to thrive.

Grace Johns

Pets' Broward

Organizations like the Everglades Animal Coalition help us to continue to provide our service and promote the humane treatment of animals through education and advocacy.

Our Method

Our approach to the problem of dog and cats suffering is multi-faceted:

First and foremost, we fund rescue, medical care and transport of dogs and cats from the Everglades to no-kill rescues organizations. Our efforts have resulted in hundreds of animals finding new homes every year and the purchase of two transport vans for local rescuers to move these animals.
Bring the ugly truth of the Everglades to light via documentaries and public involvement to bring this crisis front and center.
Provide spay and neuter, food, veterinary care and more to locals in need to help break the cycle of dog and cat dumping.