Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire

A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.

Temple Terrace sisters caring for critically sick dogs after two others die from illness

Months after the mystery canine respiratory virus made headlines across the country, two Temple Terrace sisters are coping with the death of two of their dogs, while seven others are critically sick. 

First-of-its-kind bill could limit bulldog, pug breeding

The bill wouldn’t single out any specific breeds but aims to limit the intentional breeding of animals that have identical physical deformities that negatively impact their health.

Dozens more dog owners file complaints against shuttered Sarasota grooming business

The grooming business Diana Stevens owns may be filled with merchandise, but Google says Woof Gang’s Grooming and Bakery is permanently closed in Sarasota.

Most expensive, affordable cities to own a pet: Rover report

Some people have either delayed or decided to not have children altogether and instead got a pet because they claim pets are more affordable.

Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states

A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.

Tampa rescue worries about dogs rescued from hoarding situation after free adoption giveaway

More than 200 dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in Putnam County this week. The dogs, who were saved and temporarily transferred into the care of Putnam County Animal Control, were then given away in a "free public adoption."