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.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay halts stray cat, kitten intakes due to 'highly contagious disease'
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is halting all stray cat or kitten intakes until later this month due to a disease outbreak, officials said.
Florida woman arrested for abandoning 'severely neglected' Great Dane on Jacksonville road
A Florida woman was arrested after abandoning a Great Dane on the side of a Jacksonville Road earlier this week, according to deputies.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay seeing more pet surrenders, offers help amid government shutdown
Staff at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay say they’ve seen a noticeable rise in owner surrenders in recent weeks — families who love their pets, but simply can’t afford food or veterinary care.
Tom Brady reveals his beloved dog is a clone of his late pet, Lua
As the NFL trade deadline was approaching, legendary quarterback Tom Brady revealed an interesting personal piece of news about his dog being a clone.
Tampa animal rescue overwhelmed with pets abandoned amid immigration departures
Tampa nonprofit Mercy Full Project says it’s taking in record numbers of abandoned pets linked to families leaving the U.S. from the recent immigration crackdown.