Dozens of cats rescued from Bradenton hoarder house after owner found dead
More than 50 cats have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Bradenton.
More than 50 cats have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Bradenton.
'Lucky to be alive': Arthur the corgi survives after being shot in the head, Pennsylvania SPCA says
Arthur the corgi is one lucky pup, indeed. The Pennsylvania SPCA says the dog was shot in the head and left for dead, but managed to crawl to a family farm in Lancaster County before being sent to a center for treatment.
Arthur the corgi is one lucky pup, indeed. The Pennsylvania SPCA says the dog was shot in the head and left for dead, but managed to crawl to a family farm in Lancaster County before being sent to a center for treatment.
Spring Hill family who lost their German Shepherd last year adopts pup found in Tampa dumpster
Carlile, a 5-month-old German Shepherd, went up for adoption after being rescued from a Tampa dumpster. When one Spring Hill family learned about his story, they jumped in a car, and headed south to be first in line to adopt him -- and they did. Carlile now has his forever home.
Carlile, a 5-month-old German Shepherd, went up for adoption after being rescued from a Tampa dumpster. When one Spring Hill family learned about his story, they jumped in a car, and headed south to be first in line to adopt him -- and they did. Carlile now has his forever home.
Bird surrendered to St. Pete pet shop finds fame in viral TikTok videos with new owners
A two-year-old African grey parrot from St. Petersburg has become quite the social media star on TikTok with over 756,000 followers and is gaining the attention of academics for his accuracy when it comes to identifying colors and objects.
A two-year-old African grey parrot from St. Petersburg has become quite the social media star on TikTok with over 756,000 followers and is gaining the attention of academics for his accuracy when it comes to identifying colors and objects.
How you can help protect your pets from the Florida heat
While getting your pet outside can be enjoyable for them, you have to be careful with the Florida heat.
While getting your pet outside can be enjoyable for them, you have to be careful with the Florida heat.
Puppy with severely bowed legs rescued in Pasco County
A puppy with an awkward posture is finally getting the care he needs, thanks to a good Samaritan and animal services in Pasco County – and the volunteers and workers at Suncoast Animal League in Palm Harbor.
A puppy with an awkward posture is finally getting the care he needs, thanks to a good Samaritan and animal services in Pasco County – and the volunteers and workers at Suncoast Animal League in Palm Harbor.
'Pandemic puppies': Pet industry overrun with increase in new owners
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by respected scientific institute
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
Lakeland goes to the cats with new feline cafés, mobile adoption center
There may be a feline population boom in Florida, but there's also a boom in cat cafés and new ways for potential pet parents to meet adoptable kitties.
There may be a feline population boom in Florida, but there's also a boom in cat cafés and new ways for potential pet parents to meet adoptable kitties.
Puppy rescued by firefighters after its head gets stuck in wheel
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
Bus driver keeps her cool as deer comes barreling through windshield
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
Pet product industry booms, high-end brands and pet hotels
Spoiling pets may get expensive but what owners say they get in return is priceless. "There's nothing like that bond that you get from your pet," said Denise Wolin, the CEO of Royal Pets Market & Resort.
Spoiling pets may get expensive but what owners say they get in return is priceless. "There's nothing like that bond that you get from your pet," said Denise Wolin, the CEO of Royal Pets Market & Resort.
Birmingham Zoo: Lioness killed while meeting male lion
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
Watch: Endless sea of crickets overrun Idaho highway
The blanket of bugs not only creates slick spots on highways but they also can devour crops in the area.
The blanket of bugs not only creates slick spots on highways but they also can devour crops in the area.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Greyhound rescue group helps dogs go from street life in Spain to sweet life in Florida
Now that greyhound racing is over in Florida, and most of the United States, the need for adoptive homes has eased. But there are countless greyhounds across the Atlantic that need homes, and a greyhound rescue group called Greyhounds in Motion, based in Winter Park, Florida is stepping up to help.
Now that greyhound racing is over in Florida, and most of the United States, the need for adoptive homes has eased. But there are countless greyhounds across the Atlantic that need homes, and a greyhound rescue group called Greyhounds in Motion, based in Winter Park, Florida is stepping up to help.
Made in Tampa Bay: Chef starts healthy dog food company during pandemic
Woof Creek is making food just for canines in an effort to give man's best friend a better life.
Woof Creek is making food just for canines in an effort to give man's best friend a better life.
Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.