Cat rescued from hot car on Clearwater Beach: Police

A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.

SPCA of Tampa Bay cited after Waddles the pig found suffering with burned skin

A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.

Florida man sets traps to kill cats, leaves dead cat in trash can: WCSO

One man's effort to trap and kill cats on his property has him facing serious charges after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say they found a dead cat in a trash can.

Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

Extreme heat impacting dogs at Hillsborough animal shelter, officials put out plea for help

The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is putting out a plea for people to temporarily take dogs to places with air conditioning, as intense heat is starting to affect the animals at the shelter.

More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home

What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more than 200 cats in need of a home. 

Florida man arrested for allegedly throwing cat against brick wall: Bradenton police

A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after his girlfriend said that he threw her cat against a brick wall, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Watch: Adorable 93-year-old wins hearts with daily walks for his senior cat

A 93-year-old New Zealand grandfather went viral on TikTok after his granddaughter shared a video of him walking his 15-year-old cat in a cart.

Dog found abandoned in cage on side of I-275

The Florida Highway Patrol says a dog was found abandoned and caged on the shoulder of Interstate 275 early Wednesday, and troopers are searching for his owner.

Lakeland mother, son face animal cruelty charges after 8 malnourished dogs found inside home: LPD

A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.

Clearwater pet store's dealer permit gets yanked after sick puppies found in unsanitary conditions: PCAS

Blue Sky Puppies in Clearwater had its pet dealer permit pulled by Pinellas County Animal Services Monday after officers with PCAS found "an overwhelming number of violations" at the store, according to county officials.

Florida deputies help rescue coyote stuck in car bumper

A coyote is recovering after getting hit by a car and getting stuck in the bumper, leading to its rescue with the help of some deputies and the Wildlife Rescue of Southwest Florida in Port Charlotte.

Dog offers 'Thorapy,' inspires young readers

Thor is 190 pounds of pure joy. The two-and-a-half-year-old St. Bernard is a member of the Hearts of Gold Therapy Team.

2 dogs rescued from abusive owner heading to new home together: PCSO

Two dogs now have a new home two months after their owner was arrested for animal cruelty and abuse, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.