Pasco County waiving pet adoption fees to 'Clear the Shelters.' Here's what to know

Pasco County Animal Services is giving families a chance to bring a furry friend home without paying adoption fees as part of the annual Clear the Shelters event.

Three dogs dumped behind Lutz gas station, reward offered for tips leading to suspect

Three dogs were found dumped in the woods behind a Lutz gas station, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest. 

Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river

The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.

Unleashed dog kills nearly 2 dozen newly born sea turtles in Florida, officials say

Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.

Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state

A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.

Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania

One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.

Florida man convicted of 'extremely disturbing' dog beating gets maximum prison sentence

One year after what deputies in South Florida call an "extremely disturbing" beating of a dog, a judge did not let her attacker off easy, handing down the maximum prison sentence for his crime.

?Isle of Misfits? for dogs with special needs
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FOX 13?s Jennifer Epstein visits The Isle of Misfits, a village for vulnerable animals that might otherwise be forgotten.

Local dog rescue needs funds & fosters
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FOX 13's Jen Epstein talks with the woman who runs Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue.

Maxx & Me Pet Rescue
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FOX 13?s Jennifer Epstein talks with Corinne Sanzone, who runs Maxx & Me Pet Rescue, about the dogs that are currently available and the application process.

Mobile doggy daycare
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FOX 13?s Jennifer Epstein speaks with Elizabeth Cuellar, owner of Home Sweet Home Pets, which offers a wide range of pet care services.