Off-duty Hernando deputy saves 5-year-old after family dogs attack him in Weeki Wachee
An off-duty reserve deputy helped save a five-year-old boy after a dog attack in Weeki Wachee.
An off-duty reserve deputy helped save a five-year-old boy after a dog attack in Weeki Wachee.
Weeki Wachee boy attacked by family’s three great danes: ‘Horrific situation’
A 5-year-old boy is recovering after he was attacked nearly a week ago by his family's three dogs in Weeki Wachee, according to deputies.
A 5-year-old boy is recovering after he was attacked nearly a week ago by his family's three dogs in Weeki Wachee, according to deputies.
Puppy exposed to fentanyl revived with Narcan: LFD
We often hear that cats have nine lives, but a puppy in Washington is getting a second chance after firefighters say it was exposed to fentanyl.
We often hear that cats have nine lives, but a puppy in Washington is getting a second chance after firefighters say it was exposed to fentanyl.
Video: Dozens of dogs rescued from 'hoarding situation,' Highlands County officials asking for help
The Humane Society of Highlands County is putting out a call for help after more than 30 dogs were rescued from what the agency called a "hoarding situation."
The Humane Society of Highlands County is putting out a call for help after more than 30 dogs were rescued from what the agency called a "hoarding situation."
Video: Florida deputies rescue mother duck and ducklings after fluffy family tried to cross I-75
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
Daytona Beach puppy left in trash compactor: $2,500 reward offered for tip leading to arrest
A $2,500 reward is now being offered for the conviction of the person(s) allegedly responsible for leaving a puppy in a Daytona Beach trash compactor last week.
A $2,500 reward is now being offered for the conviction of the person(s) allegedly responsible for leaving a puppy in a Daytona Beach trash compactor last week.
What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'
Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.
Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.
Largest flock of flamingos in recent memory spotted in South Florida
Staff with the South Florida Water Management District report recently spotting around 125 American flamingos around the Everglades, marking the largest flock seen in South Florida in at least the last decade.
Staff with the South Florida Water Management District report recently spotting around 125 American flamingos around the Everglades, marking the largest flock seen in South Florida in at least the last decade.
Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1
Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.
Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.
Man convicted in animal cruelty case that inspired 'Dexter's Law' granted bond during appeal
A Pinellas County judge granted bond Wednesday for the man convicted of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting him, as he appeals his conviction.
A Pinellas County judge granted bond Wednesday for the man convicted of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting him, as he appeals his conviction.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Deer struggling in ocean off Flagler Beach rescued by lifeguards: 'We save lives'
Lifeguards in Florida are trained to save lives — but they never expected to rescue a deer from the Atlantic Ocean.
Lifeguards in Florida are trained to save lives — but they never expected to rescue a deer from the Atlantic Ocean.
Photos: Florida family photobombed by loggerhead sea turtle
A family got an unexpected surprise while they were having a photo shoot on the beach in Sanibel.
A family got an unexpected surprise while they were having a photo shoot on the beach in Sanibel.
Video: Florida firefighters comfort dogs after car crash
A Florida woman says Palm Beach County firefighters went above and beyond to make her dogs feel safe after they were involved in a car accident.
A Florida woman says Palm Beach County firefighters went above and beyond to make her dogs feel safe after they were involved in a car accident.
Florida man arrested after dog, 2 cats found decomposing in home: SPPD
A man faces a list of criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say they found three pets decomposing inside his home, along with a fourth animal in desperate need of medical attention.
A man faces a list of criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say they found three pets decomposing inside his home, along with a fourth animal in desperate need of medical attention.
Animals at the Florida Aquarium Celebrate Independence Day — and Kick Off Plastic Free July
The aquarium’s animal care team prepared special enrichment treats to help their residents celebrate Independence Day — each carefully tailored to the animals’ diets.
The aquarium’s animal care team prepared special enrichment treats to help their residents celebrate Independence Day — each carefully tailored to the animals’ diets.
Dog dies after picking up firework as it went off: SPPD
St. Petersburg police say a dog died in a fireworks accident in a neighborhood on Thursday night.
St. Petersburg police say a dog died in a fireworks accident in a neighborhood on Thursday night.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Hillsborough shelter over capacity for dogs & cats, adoptions 'desperately needed'
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center says its shelter is more than five times over capacity for cats and kittens, while dog fosters and adoptions are also "desperately needed."
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center says its shelter is more than five times over capacity for cats and kittens, while dog fosters and adoptions are also "desperately needed."

















