New St. Pete bar is going to the dogs

Cheers to cocktails and canines. A new Bay Area bar allows dogs and their owners to belly up to the bar and bond over martinis. 

How to recognize the signs of doggy dementia

Caring for a senior dog is rewarding for owners who have loved their pet for years. But like humans, dogs can experience symptoms of dementia. 

Why does my pet do that? (Part 1) Vets answer burning questions from pet-lovers

Wouldn’t you love to know what your pet is thinking? Why do they do the things they do? FOX 13 decided to ask some local veterinarians about some common pet behaviors and have them answer "why does my pet do that?"

Puppy recovering after being tossed over fence at Humane Society of Tampa Bay

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay staff are caring for a four-month-old Pitbull mix puppy after he was tossed onto their property over the weekend.

How to pick the right dog

So, you've decided it's time to add a four-legged friend to the family. Now, it's time to decide what type of dog is best for you.  

Dog supposedly suffered from alcohol withdrawal, animal rescue says

After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Many pet car restraints failed crash tests

The Center for Pet Safety has been crash testing dog car restraints since 2011 and said just 15 such devices have passed their crash tests.

Manatee County Animal Welfare sees major influx of dogs, waives adoption fees

The Manatee County Animal Welfare has more than 100 adoptable dogs at its Palmetto Adoption Center. Because of the major influx of dogs, they are waiving adoption fees.

Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time

The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.

Ricochet, therapy dog who surfs, dies and leaves heartfelt legacy

The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.

Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds

The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.

Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge

Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.

Horse racing's national anti-doping program starts

Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.