Study finds yet another benefit of having a dog in the family
A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.
A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.
Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared, study shows
More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.
More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.
Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for
A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.
A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.
'She knew to save me': Alaska woman says dog died protecting her from moose attack
An Alaska woman is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old dog, Daisy, who died protecting her during a violent moose attack.
An Alaska woman is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old dog, Daisy, who died protecting her during a violent moose attack.
Horses, goats seized in Polk County animal cruelty case, 5 arrested: 'Deplorable'
Polk County deputies say five people face charges after animals, including a horse that died, were found neglected on a property containing "numerous environmental hazards."
Polk County deputies say five people face charges after animals, including a horse that died, were found neglected on a property containing "numerous environmental hazards."
Popular Tampa dog bar Pups Pub closing, owners cite changes to state regulation enforcement
A popular dog bar in Tampa will close its doors for good this weekend, with Pups Pub's owners citing a years-long battle over changes to enforcement of state regulations.
A popular dog bar in Tampa will close its doors for good this weekend, with Pups Pub's owners citing a years-long battle over changes to enforcement of state regulations.
6 neglected dogs without food or water rescued from Polk County home, 2 men arrested: PCSO
Two men have been arrested in Polk County for animal neglect after deputies say they discovered six dogs that were living in deplorable conditions with no power or ventilation.
Two men have been arrested in Polk County for animal neglect after deputies say they discovered six dogs that were living in deplorable conditions with no power or ventilation.
Animal rescue gets support after devastating fire. Here's how you can help
A St. Pete animal rescue is grateful for community support after a devastating fire that killed 12 cats.
A St. Pete animal rescue is grateful for community support after a devastating fire that killed 12 cats.
Here's how to spot and treat allergies in dogs and cats
As spring continues, veterinarians report a rise in pet allergies, with most cases triggered by environmental factors like pollen, grasses, and fleas, while others stem from food sensitivities.
As spring continues, veterinarians report a rise in pet allergies, with most cases triggered by environmental factors like pollen, grasses, and fleas, while others stem from food sensitivities.
Florida bear takes dip in Gulf, then power naps in condo lobby
The Naples Police Department had an unusual call to report to on Friday.
The Naples Police Department had an unusual call to report to on Friday.
Denali's live sled dog cam is back with 5 adorable new puppies
Denali's sled dogs work with mushing rangers to patrol the park's 2 million acres of designated wilderness.
Denali's sled dogs work with mushing rangers to patrol the park's 2 million acres of designated wilderness.
Emaciated dogs rescued in Auburndale animal cruelty case on road to recovery
A pair of dogs rescued from an animal cruelty case are getting some much-needed TLC.
A pair of dogs rescued from an animal cruelty case are getting some much-needed TLC.
Deputies try laser pointer on bobcat in Colorado home: ‘Cats are all the same’
When a bobcat wandered into a Colorado home and perched on a shelf, deputies tried to coax it down with a laser pointer—only for the wild feline to ignore the classic cat trick.
When a bobcat wandered into a Colorado home and perched on a shelf, deputies tried to coax it down with a laser pointer—only for the wild feline to ignore the classic cat trick.
Puppy recovering after vicious attack in Ocala dog park: 'Didn't think she was going to survive'
A nine-month-old English Springer Spaniel is back home recovering after a violent attack at a local dog park left her with serious injuries and sent her to a veterinary hospital.
A nine-month-old English Springer Spaniel is back home recovering after a violent attack at a local dog park left her with serious injuries and sent her to a veterinary hospital.
Gov. DeSantis signs Dexter's Law, Trooper's Law targeting animal abuse
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law on Wednesday morning targeting animal cruelty in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law on Wednesday morning targeting animal cruelty in Florida.
Advocates form Animal Justice Task Force ahead of Gov. DeSantis signing 'Dexter's' and 'Trooper's' bills
Animal advocates have formed an Animal Justice Task Force ahead of Governor Ron DeSantis signing Dexter's Bill and Trooper's Bill into law.
Animal advocates have formed an Animal Justice Task Force ahead of Governor Ron DeSantis signing Dexter's Bill and Trooper's Bill into law.
Mother osprey released days after being rescued from hook, fishing line
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
Clearwater woman accused of beating puppy, dousing with pickle juice and hot sauce
A Clearwater woman is accused of choking, beating and dousing her 5-month-old puppy with pickle juice and hot sauce, officers said.
A Clearwater woman is accused of choking, beating and dousing her 5-month-old puppy with pickle juice and hot sauce, officers said.
Video: Turtles 'bully' tiny baby gator in Florida pond
A Florida woman captured the moment when two turtles seemed to let a tiny baby alligator know that it was unwelcome in a St. Augustine pond earlier this week.
A Florida woman captured the moment when two turtles seemed to let a tiny baby alligator know that it was unwelcome in a St. Augustine pond earlier this week.
TECO truck helps rescue mother osprey hooked, tangled in fishing line in Apollo Beach
A female osprey now named Symphony is doing well after a painful encounter with a hook and fishing line.
A female osprey now named Symphony is doing well after a painful encounter with a hook and fishing line.