Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs
Scott Baggett is a Tampa native who survived polio as a child. Now, he helps sick kids navigate their illness with therapy dogs.
Expanded Bishop Animal Shelter opening brings new chapter for animal care in Manatee County
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
Pinellas commissioners vote to approve new pet retail store regulations
Pinellas County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve new regulations for retail pet stores.
Pinellas County considers stricter oversight of retail pet stores after hundreds of violations
Pinellas County commissioners will discuss tighter regulations for retail pet stores during their meeting Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The move comes after county animal services issued nearly 400 citations to pet stores across the county over the past year, raising concerns among animal welfare advocates.
ZooTampa welcomes rare baby monkey
An Angolan colobus monkey was born at ZooTampa last week, marking the first birth of this species at the zoo since 2018.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Florida lawmakers push to make American Flamingo the official state bird
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
Ybor Heights community helps neighbor track down stolen dogs
A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs.
Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to protect puppies in Florida
Governor DeSantis introduced a statewide proposal to stop abusive animal practices, targeting dog breeders and puppy mills.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Parakeets found in man's pants at Mexico border
Crossing the border at Tijuana often brings the challenge of not only checking documents and identification for authentication, but also checking out the person attempting to enter the country as well.
Rescued parrots find a home at Inverness sanctuary
Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary at 84 N Florida Avenue in Inverness takes in birds that are abandoned, confiscated or turned over by their owners because they can no longer care for them.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Police K-9s from across the country showcase their skills at U.S. Police K9 Association Field Trials
Law enforcement officers and their K9 partners from across the country are showing off their skills in Manatee County.
Stylish passenger pup safe after driver arrested for DUI in West Palm Beach
A well-dressed passenger pup is safe after its Florida caregiver was arrested for DUI.