Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
Horse meat trade: Activists call for arrests after former racehorse slaughtered at Brooksville unlicensed farm
Animal Rights Activists are calling on the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to shut down a farm in Brooksville seen selling horsemeat on camera.
Animal Rights Activists are calling on the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to shut down a farm in Brooksville seen selling horsemeat on camera.
Video shows man hitting protected shorebird on Bay Area beach, police investigating
Indian Shores police and the FWC are seeking help to identify a man seen on video running over a protected shorebird on an electric scooter.
Indian Shores police and the FWC are seeking help to identify a man seen on video running over a protected shorebird on an electric scooter.
Florida’s illegal horse meat trade: Undercover video shows racehorse butchered on camera
A disturbing case involving the alleged illegal slaughter of horses for meat happening in our own backyard.
A disturbing case involving the alleged illegal slaughter of horses for meat happening in our own backyard.
Rabid cat in Polk County dies day after biting owner trying to break up feline fight: PCSO
A cat is the third confirmed case of rabies in Polk County this year.
A cat is the third confirmed case of rabies in Polk County this year.
Hillsborough librarians' Animal Antics program brings kids face-to-face with Florida Aquarium species’
Librarians across Hillsborough County enter the school break hoping to battle the dreaded summer slide in kids. They fight it using a variety of free activities and programs.
Librarians across Hillsborough County enter the school break hoping to battle the dreaded summer slide in kids. They fight it using a variety of free activities and programs.
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.
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.
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.
Florida drivers tried to take selfies with 'stressed' black bear: Deputies
Some Florida drivers were trying to get the best picture with a black bear that was just not in the picture-taking mood.
Some Florida drivers were trying to get the best picture with a black bear that was just not in the picture-taking mood.
'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.
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.
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.
Woman says rescue dog saved her life after ‘high levels’ of carbon monoxide detected in home
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
Largo store cited after puppy dies following lack of proper vet care: Animal Services
A puppy store in Largo is facing a citation after Pinellas County Animal Services said it didn’t get a puppy proper vet care before the dog died.
A puppy store in Largo is facing a citation after Pinellas County Animal Services said it didn’t get a puppy proper vet care before the dog died.
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.
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.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
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.
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.
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.
Florida K-9 dies after suffering heat-related episode while chasing suspect
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved K-9s.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved K-9s.
Black bear spotted roaming Lakeland neighborhood, FWC monitoring
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Florida shark bite victim recounts attack at New Smyrna Beach: ‘I couldn't believe my eyes'
A man bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July is now recovering.
A man bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July is now recovering.