Gulfport PD’s first therapy dog easing stresses of officer, community members
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
See it: Officer glides onto frozen New Jersey lake to rescue a trapped dog
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Hillsborough Pet Resource Center launches holiday foster program for long-stay dogs
Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center launches a holiday foster program as long-staying dogs wait for homes.
Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center launches a holiday foster program as long-staying dogs wait for homes.
10 sick puppies dumped in storage container at Largo park, police searching for suspect
Largo Police are asking for the public’s help after nine puppies in a storage container and two adult female dogs were found abandoned at Taylor Park on Friday.
Largo Police are asking for the public’s help after nine puppies in a storage container and two adult female dogs were found abandoned at Taylor Park on Friday.
Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case
Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.
Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.
Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs
Scott Baggett is a Tampa native who survived polio as a child. Now, he helps sick kids navigate their illness with therapy dogs.
Scott Baggett is a Tampa native who survived polio as a child. Now, he helps sick kids navigate their illness with therapy dogs.
Expanded Bishop Animal Shelter opening brings new chapter for animal care in Manatee County
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
Pinellas commissioners vote to approve new pet retail store regulations
Pinellas County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve new regulations for retail pet stores.
Pinellas County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve new regulations for retail pet stores.
Pinellas County considers stricter oversight of retail pet stores after hundreds of violations
Pinellas County commissioners will discuss tighter regulations for retail pet stores during their meeting Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The move comes after county animal services issued nearly 400 citations to pet stores across the county over the past year, raising concerns among animal welfare advocates.
Pinellas County commissioners will discuss tighter regulations for retail pet stores during their meeting Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The move comes after county animal services issued nearly 400 citations to pet stores across the county over the past year, raising concerns among animal welfare advocates.
ZooTampa welcomes rare baby monkey
An Angolan colobus monkey was born at ZooTampa last week, marking the first birth of this species at the zoo since 2018.
An Angolan colobus monkey was born at ZooTampa last week, marking the first birth of this species at the zoo since 2018.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Florida lawmakers push to make American Flamingo the official state bird
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
Ybor Heights community helps neighbor track down stolen dogs
A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs.
A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs.
Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to protect puppies in Florida
Governor DeSantis introduced a statewide proposal to stop abusive animal practices, targeting dog breeders and puppy mills.
Governor DeSantis introduced a statewide proposal to stop abusive animal practices, targeting dog breeders and puppy mills.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.