Medical care, baths, and hugs: Rescued dogs get some TLC

Bright-eyed and bushy tailed, hundreds of dogs are acclimating well under a new roof at Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center. Monday, they were bathed and groomed inside the county facility. For some, it was the first time in a long time.

Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time

A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.

Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.

Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park; 34th since December

Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, died on Saturday after suffering an injury to his left leg during the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th death of a horse at the track since Dec. 26.

Rare crocodile snapped up outside Englewood home

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.

Crash kills racing pigeons being transported for training

A roll-over accident in Hernando County Thursday morning is costing several pigeon racers thousands of dollars and, in some cases, some of their most prized birds.

Bill aims to protect dogs during severe weather, hurricanes

People who leave dogs outside and unattended during freezing temperatures or other severe weather could face up to a year in jail or a fine of up to $5,000, under a measure filed Wednesday in the Florida Senate.

Dog that lived at shelter for more than 400 days finally gets adopted after human moves in

A Kansas dog who has lived in an animal shelter for more than a year was finally adopted on Tuesday, a week after a man moved into the shelter to try and help find the dog a home.

‘I came out in tears': Professional violinist performs for abused shelter dogs to calm them

Violinist Martin Agee has performed with some pretty big names like Madonna and Metallica, but nothing compares to the performance that he gives every few weeks to the shelter dogs at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) in New York City.

Property owner of Tampa breeding facility previously banned from owning dogs

After the seizure of more than 350 dogs from a breeder in East Tampa, officials have uncovered more than 20 years of alleged animal abuse and neglect at the hands of the property owner and business manager.

Photographer captures dog and newborn puppies in 'pawsitively' precious photoshoot

A 2-year-old Dachshund recently welcomed a litter of puppies and what better reason for her owner, a professional photographer, to hold a precious photoshoot.

Bradenton shelter takes in dogs from Bahamas

Workers with Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue in Bradenton got on the road early Monday, headed for the airport in Fort Lauderdale.

Police herd 900 chicks to safety after they were dumped on highway

State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.