This is how much it costs to have a pet in 2024

Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.

Some dogs return to Hillsborough County animal shelter after dog flu outbreak

This week, 60 dogs returned to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (PRC) after all dogs were moved out of the facility to an offsite location thanks to a dog flu outbreak.

How to keep scared pets safe over the Fourth of July holiday

As Americans get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, it's a good time for pet owners to make sure their dogs and cats are prepared for what can be a scary time for four-legged friends.

Bay Area animal shelters not accepting new dogs during dog flu outbreak

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center confirm they are both dealing with dog flu outbreaks at their facilities.

Bay Area rescue dog saves the lives of other pets through blood donation

Geezer, a four-and-half-year-old American foxhound, has regular appointments at Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Tampa, but not because something is wrong with him. Instead, Geezer is a regular donor at the BluePearl Blood Bank. 

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.

How ZooTampa's animals are cooling off from the summer heat

It's hard to beat the heat in Tampa, and we all need a break from it from time to time, including the animals at ZooTampa.