Florida cat declawing ban: Lawmaker plans to revive bill for 2027 session
A Florida lawmaker is preparing to revive legislation that would make elective cat declawing illegal, a move supported by local animal advocates who say there are other ways to manage a cat’s claws.
A Florida lawmaker is preparing to revive legislation that would make elective cat declawing illegal, a move supported by local animal advocates who say there are other ways to manage a cat’s claws.
85 dogs, 11 horses rescued from Lake County property suspected as puppy mill
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay treats dozens of abandoned rabbits
More than 20 domesticated rabbits are recovering after being dumped at a local park without food or protection. Humane Society staff urge pet owners to seek help instead of abandoning fragile animals.
More than 20 domesticated rabbits are recovering after being dumped at a local park without food or protection. Humane Society staff urge pet owners to seek help instead of abandoning fragile animals.
Search warrant leads to rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from alleged dog fighting operation
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Watch: Colorado deputy smashes van window to rescue dog locked inside in heat
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather.
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather.
Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over salmonella contamination
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
K9 Ace becomes first canine patient saved by Tampa General Aeromed
K9 Ace is retiring at home after emergency air responders flew him to Manatee County veterinary hospital after he was shot by a suspect during a shootout in Polk County.
K9 Ace is retiring at home after emergency air responders flew him to Manatee County veterinary hospital after he was shot by a suspect during a shootout in Polk County.
Abandoned rabbits: 22 rescued from Plant City park
More than 20 abandoned bunnies were rescued from the Nature's Preserve County Park in Plant City Wednesday morning.
More than 20 abandoned bunnies were rescued from the Nature's Preserve County Park in Plant City Wednesday morning.
Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
Canine blood donors save Polk County K9 Ace after being shot
A Polk County Sheriff's Office working canine named Ace is back home with his handler to recover and begin retirement after being shot multiple times last Thursday.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office working canine named Ace is back home with his handler to recover and begin retirement after being shot multiple times last Thursday.
US sues raw pet food maker; says 2/3 of recent samples had pathogens
The U.S. has sued a raw pet food maker, arguing that its product pose a threat to pets and their families.
The U.S. has sued a raw pet food maker, arguing that its product pose a threat to pets and their families.
Polk County K9 Ace's surgery paid for by Tampa couple's non-profit
A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.
A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.
Cobras, vipers and anacondas: 46 venomous snakes seized from warehouse
Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut.
Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut.
Nationwide recall issued for dog, horse medications after glass fibers found in vials
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain veterinary medications after glass fibers were discovered in some injection vials during routine testing.
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain veterinary medications after glass fibers were discovered in some injection vials during routine testing.
Seven beluga whales rescued from closed marine park in Canada now being cared for at SeaWorld San Antonio
From Canada to Texas. Seven beluga whales are now safe and sound at SeaWorld San Antonio after being rescued from a closed marine park in Canada that could no longer care for them.
From Canada to Texas. Seven beluga whales are now safe and sound at SeaWorld San Antonio after being rescued from a closed marine park in Canada that could no longer care for them.
These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers
For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.
For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.
Senior dogs paired with senior residents for shelter adoption push
A local photoshoot paired senior citizens with shelter dogs to help get the older dogs into forever homes.
A local photoshoot paired senior citizens with shelter dogs to help get the older dogs into forever homes.
Massive great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.