Severely neglected dogs found in Tampa apartment, caregiver arrested: HCSO
A woman was arrested Monday after deputies found two severely neglected dogs in a Tampa apartment.
A woman was arrested Monday after deputies found two severely neglected dogs in a Tampa apartment.
Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
Emu on the loose leads Dade City officers on chase
A rogue emu sparked an unusual police chase after wandering through town before officers successfully brought the bird under control.
A rogue emu sparked an unusual police chase after wandering through town before officers successfully brought the bird under control.
Meet Waddles: The 350-pound pig at the center of animal cruelty trial
A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial Wednesday, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to roast in the hot Florida sun.
A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial Wednesday, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to roast in the hot Florida sun.
Free rabies vaccines: Polk animal control, SPCA Florida partner after recent cases
Health officials across Polk, Sarasota and Citrus counties issued rabies alerts, prompting local animal groups to offer free vaccinations and microchips Saturday in Lakeland.
Health officials across Polk, Sarasota and Citrus counties issued rabies alerts, prompting local animal groups to offer free vaccinations and microchips Saturday in Lakeland.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
ZooTampa’s baby boom: Historic manatee birth highlights latest conservation wins
ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee's calf and a critically endangered Eastern bongo.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee's calf and a critically endangered Eastern bongo.
CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
South Tampa dog survives bufo toad encounter in backyard
A South Tampa woman is urging pet owners to be on the lookout for Bufo toads after her dog survived an encounter earlier this month.
A South Tampa woman is urging pet owners to be on the lookout for Bufo toads after her dog survived an encounter earlier this month.
Dog owner warns of Bufo toads after encounter
South Tampa dog owner is urging other pet owners to watch out for invasive Bufo toads, FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports
South Tampa dog owner is urging other pet owners to watch out for invasive Bufo toads, FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports
Pinellas County scammers posing as animal control officers, demanding cash for fake pet surgeries
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
Crystal River dog breeder arrested after multiple dogs' rotted remains found in home: Deputies
A Crystal River man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after rotted remains of multiple dogs were found inside his home.
A Crystal River man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after rotted remains of multiple dogs were found inside his home.
Video: Stubborn dog saved from Weeki Wachee River refuses to lose her favorite stick
A Hernando County deputy pulled a struggling dog onto a jet ski after the animal became entangled in a rope while trying to retrieve a large tree branch from the Weeki Wachee River.
A Hernando County deputy pulled a struggling dog onto a jet ski after the animal became entangled in a rope while trying to retrieve a large tree branch from the Weeki Wachee River.
New Port Richey cryotherapy business offers specialized treatment for retired K9's
Former working dogs in Pasco County are receiving high-tech medical treatments to ease chronic pain and improve their quality of life after years of service.
Former working dogs in Pasco County are receiving high-tech medical treatments to ease chronic pain and improve their quality of life after years of service.
Polk County animal rescue battles daily wave of abandoned cats
A local animal rescue group is sounding the alarm over a massive surge in abandoned cats across Polk County while calling for increased funding and new community solutions.
A local animal rescue group is sounding the alarm over a massive surge in abandoned cats across Polk County while calling for increased funding and new community solutions.
Making a splash: Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes two new sea lions to the 'Pinniped Pier'
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) has two lively new faces making waves in their facility.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) has two lively new faces making waves in their facility.
New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
Watch: Lake Tahoe man sprays repellent at charging bear outside his cabin
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.