My letter is a response to the first letter regarding the dog that was abandoned; no food, water, and no one to care for him. He would not eat or drink anything offered to him. He lingered for two weeks, probably wondering if the family that had abandoned him would return. ...more

June 26, 2009

Being a pet lover, like so many other people, I was very disappointed with the way our Humane Society in Highlands County offered pet adoption for me, the elderly. ...more

April 2, 2009

As pet parents, what do we owe our pets? We owe them exactly what they give to us: Love, companionship and unwavering loyalty. That translates into proper sheltering from abuse, the weather, threats of danger, proper nutrition, proper health care, plenty of water, stimulation and exercise. ...more

March 1, 2009

Jan Bongiorno doesn't have clients or patients. The eight seniors she and her staff currently care for are independent-minded and prefer to be at home. ...more

February 18, 2009

Giveaway baskets, prepared and half prepared, sit everywhere in Linda Wells' compact office Thursday. They are going to be handed out at the Ridge Area ARC's annual tea fundraiser Saturday (Jan. 24th) and Wells is busy with the finishing touches. On her table sit various folders, bulging with details on other events to raise money for Highlands County's biggest non-profit group that helps individuals with developmental and other disabilities. There's Kokomo 2009, a golf tournament the Sebring Moose is hosting, a Valentine's Day ball and even perhaps a "bed race," which Wells describes as a relay with a bed on wheels instead of a baton. ...more

January 26, 2009

The girlfriend of a man who was fatally struck by a pickup as he took out the garbage is suing the truck's driver on a negligence claim. ...more

January 9, 2009

Have they started asking yet? Every parent knows that at some point, usually at 4 to 7 years old, their little one will pine for a little one of his or her own. Chances are, many letters to Santa included a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 26, 2008

As a divorced, single man moving into Sun City Center four years ago, David Liehr was anxious to meet single women and knew there must be others looking to find a special someone with which to share time. ...more

November 26, 2008

Pasco County residents can share the holiday spirit with the Be a Santa to a Senior service program. ...more

November 5, 2008

Dear Abby: I work for a major lending company and have cleaned out foreclosed homes. Too many times, I find animals who have died from exposure or starved to death. ...more

August 10, 2008