Horse meat trade: Hernando County sheriff, state attorney respond to criticism from activists

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis and State Attorney Bill Gladson are responding to claims that they haven't moved fast enough to shut down an illegal slaughterhouse where a former race horse was butchered last year.

Clearwater Threshers bat dog receives fond farewell

Every dog may have its day, but Layla, the white retriever from Largo, has made her days count just a little bit more.

2 pit bulls found at Tampa middle school as 'dog dumping' becomes growing trend in Bay Area

Pit bulls Biggie and Bertha had their ears cropped for fighting so that adversaries couldn’t grab them with their teeth. It appears the ear cropping was a backyard job done inhumanely.

'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him

A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.

Newest Pinellas Park K9 trained to track down hidden electronics used in crimes

The Pinellas Park Police Department has a new member on its force. The department’s newest K9 has a particular set of skills that just one other police K9 in the Tampa Bay area has.

Fort De Soto Park named among top 10 best dog-friendly beaches in America

Bay Area residents looking to hit the beach with man’s best friend have one of the best dog-friendly beaches in the country in their backyard. 

Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family

The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.

Humane Society of Tampa Bay resuming some canine intakes after dog flu outbreak

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is set to resume the intake of some dog intakes on Saturday after an outbreak of dog flu led to a freeze in intakes.