The event may have been small by some standards, but more than 200 people turned out with their dogs - and a cat - to Summerfield's first pet fair. ...more

October 8, 2008

Budget cuts have forced Hillsborough County Animal Services to reduce the hours its animal surrender gate will be open for people who want to give up their pets. ...more

September 27, 2008

Hillsborough County budget cuts have forced Animal Services to reduce the hours its animal surrender gate will be open for residents who want to give up their pets. ...more

September 25, 2008

It's been a breezy and dry start to the day for much of Sarasota County this morning. ...more

August 19, 2008

With a possible Category 1 hurricane trekking toward the Tampa Bay area, this is the time to get plans in place for Fido's safety, officials say. ...more

August 16, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY An afternoon house fire left a New Port Richey family homeless Friday and killed their pets, Pasco Fire & \\Rescue officials said. The fire happened at about 3 p.m. at 7251 Box Elder Drive in the Orchid Lake Village subdivision. The house is owned by David Jay, 63, who lived there with his daughter, Kara Sediack, 32, and her son and daughter. ...more

July 25, 2008

The following column is dedicated to families who are moving, thinking of moving or know that a move is in the near future due to the economy or a job change. ...more

July 20, 2008

The number of people surrendering their pets to local shelters is increasing everyday. That is the word from the executive director of the local Humane Society. ...more

July 13, 2008

Those pesky iguanas are becoming so abundant that Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously voted to ask wildlife officials to crack down on owners who release them into the wild. ...more

July 9, 2008

With the arrival of hurricane season, pet owners are reminded to include their animals in their disaster plans. ...more

July 3, 2008