Bill addressing animal cruelty involving children, expanding on Dexter's Law moves forward
A bipartisan animal cruelty bill is awaiting the Governor's approval, after passing the Florida Legislature.
A bipartisan animal cruelty bill is awaiting the Governor's approval, after passing the Florida Legislature.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Toucan spotted in Orlando sparks viral social media buzz: 'Unbelievable!'
A toucan was spotted perched on a tree along Conroy-Windermere Road in Orlando. The tropical bird whose natural habitat is far from Central Florida caught the attention of locals and quickly went viral online.
A toucan was spotted perched on a tree along Conroy-Windermere Road in Orlando. The tropical bird whose natural habitat is far from Central Florida caught the attention of locals and quickly went viral online.
Watch: Dog reunites with owner after surviving 43 days alone in Colorado
A 10-year-old dog named Rocky has been reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.
A 10-year-old dog named Rocky has been reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.
100-pound pot-bellied pig found roaming in downtown Sarasota: police
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.
Pasco County fire inspector trains search and rescue dog to join 'Task Force Four'
Pasco County Fire Rescue is now working with a search and rescue dog after a fire inspector purchased one himself.
Pasco County Fire Rescue is now working with a search and rescue dog after a fire inspector purchased one himself.
Florida's first injured K9 air medical transport program launched by Tampa General Aeromed
For the first time in Florida, life-saving air medical care is available not just for people, but for K9s injured in the line of duty.
For the first time in Florida, life-saving air medical care is available not just for people, but for K9s injured in the line of duty.
Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is trying to figure out what is killing the manatees in Lee County after 25 were found dead in the past week.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is trying to figure out what is killing the manatees in Lee County after 25 were found dead in the past week.
Robotic pets show positive outcomes in new dementia care clinical study through Sarasota Memorial Hospital
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
Photos: Wolfdog joins race, crosses finish line at Olympic ski event
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.
Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate
A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.
A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.
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.