Death of 3 horses leads rancher to discover poisonous, invasive plant on his land
Three beloved, family-owned horses have died in succession in Hillsborough County, apparently because of poisoning. The culprit seems to be the invasive, poisonous water hyacinth.
Three beloved, family-owned horses have died in succession in Hillsborough County, apparently because of poisoning. The culprit seems to be the invasive, poisonous water hyacinth.
Raccoon rescued after getting stuck in car engine block in Bradenton Beach
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Artist auctions lipstick painting of Betty White to benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
Michigan Humane looking for home for 30-pound cat named Mister
A big cat with almost as big a personality, Mister the Cat is "going to want to curl up next to you and watch movies all day. As long as you're with him, he's going to be happy. He's going to make someone the best friend."
A big cat with almost as big a personality, Mister the Cat is "going to want to curl up next to you and watch movies all day. As long as you're with him, he's going to be happy. He's going to make someone the best friend."
Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100
On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.
On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.
New Zealand man finds dead cockroach in ear after 3 days
Zane Wedding said he started feeling immense pressure in his ear after a day of swimming and assumed it was just water that got stuck. He would later find what actually got stuck in his ear was something far more creepy and crawly.
Zane Wedding said he started feeling immense pressure in his ear after a day of swimming and assumed it was just water that got stuck. He would later find what actually got stuck in his ear was something far more creepy and crawly.
Betty White Challenge: Hillsborough Pet Resource Center waiving adoption fees
Hillsborough County is waiving the adoption fees for 100 dogs and cats in honor of Betty White's legacy.
Hillsborough County is waiving the adoption fees for 100 dogs and cats in honor of Betty White's legacy.
Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck
Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw.
Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw.
Hillsborough County commissioners hold off on rabbit sales ban
A ban on retails sales of pet rabbits will not happen in Hillsborough County anytime soon, but commissioners agreed to move forward with a public education campaign, warning well-meaning pet owners of the responsibilities of pet rabbits.
A ban on retails sales of pet rabbits will not happen in Hillsborough County anytime soon, but commissioners agreed to move forward with a public education campaign, warning well-meaning pet owners of the responsibilities of pet rabbits.
Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Betty White Challenge: How to donate to animal shelters, organizations in her honor on Jan. 17
The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.
The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.
20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
New Hillsborough sheriff's K9 named after sergeant killed in line of duty
K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.
K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.
Hound goes to forever home after being Tampa Humane Society's longest resident
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
Pet owners resort to making cat food as supply chain issues leave shelves empty
For the finicky feline – and their humans – the problem is frustrating. Meanwhile, for the Tampa Bay Humane Society, it's becoming a concern.
For the finicky feline – and their humans – the problem is frustrating. Meanwhile, for the Tampa Bay Humane Society, it's becoming a concern.
Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: 'a form of selfishness'
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.
I-95 Virginia shutdown: Stranded drivers walk dogs, run out of food and water
“There are no people stranded still on I-95." the Virginia Department of Transportation tweeted Tuesday evening.
“There are no people stranded still on I-95." the Virginia Department of Transportation tweeted Tuesday evening.
Dog escapes rollover wreckage to find help, leads cops back to injured owner on Vermont highway
When police in New Hampshire saw the dog on the highway, they initially thought she was lost -- but the pup kept trying to lead officers north. "The dog was trying to show them something," one officer said. "It was kind of, "Follow me, follow me." The hero dog ended up leading them to her owner's rollover crash.
When police in New Hampshire saw the dog on the highway, they initially thought she was lost -- but the pup kept trying to lead officers north. "The dog was trying to show them something," one officer said. "It was kind of, "Follow me, follow me." The hero dog ended up leading them to her owner's rollover crash.
American Kennel Club adds 2 breeds to purebred dog registry
The American Kennel Club is recognizing the Mudi and Russian Toy.
The American Kennel Club is recognizing the Mudi and Russian Toy.