Multi-agency federal effort cracking down on abusive dog breeders and dogfighting rings
A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.
A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.
Off-duty St. Pete officer saves baby from rottweiler attack in Parrish: 'A mother's worst nightmare'
An off-duty police officer is being hailed as a hero after leaping a fence to save a two-month-old infant from a neighbor’s rottweiler Saturday morning.
An off-duty police officer is being hailed as a hero after leaping a fence to save a two-month-old infant from a neighbor’s rottweiler Saturday morning.
ZooTampa mourns the death of beloved Florida panther, Lucy, after battle with cancer
ZooTampa is mourning the death of their beloved Florida panther, Lucy, after a long battle with cancer.
ZooTampa is mourning the death of their beloved Florida panther, Lucy, after a long battle with cancer.
Pets rescued after vehicle fire ignites, destroys Brooksville home: HCFR
Firefighters rescued multiple pets after a mechanical issue with a vehicle sparked a fire at a Brooksville home Friday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters rescued multiple pets after a mechanical issue with a vehicle sparked a fire at a Brooksville home Friday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Mix of art and science matches Dogs Inc. guide dogs with their owners
Like pairing Valentine's Day partners, a lot goes into matching guide dogs with potential owners.
Like pairing Valentine's Day partners, a lot goes into matching guide dogs with potential owners.
Pinellas County uses AI facial recognition to reunite lost pets with families via Petco Love Lost
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Retired K9, who served Winter Haven PD for seven years, passes away
A retired K9, who served the Winter Haven Police Department for seven years, passed away.
A retired K9, who served the Winter Haven Police Department for seven years, passed away.
How people treat their pets is a good indicator of how they treat others, study finds
When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.
When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.
Puppy Bowl 2026: What time, how to watch
Puppy Bowl XXII, the fluffiest day in football, is here.
Puppy Bowl XXII, the fluffiest day in football, is here.
Tampa Bay's Bark in the Park event celebrates 49 years of helping animals in need
Tampa Bay's Bark in the Park event has brought awareness to dogs in need in our community for 49 years.
Tampa Bay's Bark in the Park event has brought awareness to dogs in need in our community for 49 years.
Tampa's Bark in the Park event enters 49th year
Tampa Bay's Bark in the Park event has brought awareness to dogs in need in our community for 49 years. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Tampa Bay's Bark in the Park event has brought awareness to dogs in need in our community for 49 years. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Lutz dog wins Best of Breed at Westminster
Dorian, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Lutz, won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday.
Dorian, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Lutz, won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday.
Local showstopper at the Westminster Dog Show
Dorian, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Lutz, won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Dorian, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Lutz, won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Keeping your pet healthy with vet visits
Whether you have a puppy or a cat, there are a lot of things your vet can do to make sure your pet is staying healthy.
Whether you have a puppy or a cat, there are a lot of things your vet can do to make sure your pet is staying healthy.
WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
Suncoast Animal League's Puppy Bowl
This Superbowl Sunday, teams of adorable puppies are set to go paw-to-paw for a bowl of their own. It's all part of the Suncoast Animal League's Puppy Bowl.
This Superbowl Sunday, teams of adorable puppies are set to go paw-to-paw for a bowl of their own. It's all part of the Suncoast Animal League's Puppy Bowl.
Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.
State's rare freeze gives residents and visitors green light to collect stunned invasive iguanas
Florida's rare extreme freeze is providing a "unique opportunity" for citizens or visitors to help remove a pesky invader from the Sunshine State, its wildlife agency said.
Florida's rare extreme freeze is providing a "unique opportunity" for citizens or visitors to help remove a pesky invader from the Sunshine State, its wildlife agency said.
Online app aims for lost animals to reunite with their owners as quickly as possible
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.