One day, Mother received a letter in the mail. She told us she had sent for a Newfoundland/Labrador retriever pup for the family and that this was the letter of confirmation. The puppies had been born, and when they were weaned and eating dog food, were big and strong enough to stand the trip, they would send a male pup to us. ...more

November 8, 2009

A woman who leased animals out as guard dogs was charged with 24 counts of animal cruelty Tuesday, Polk County deputies say. ...more

June 24, 2009

It is easy to make a serious mistake when rescuing an animal in need. No matter what the circumstances you may find an animal in, it is important to exercise caution. This is in the best interest of the animal you are trying to help, as well as your safety and the safety and welfare of the pets you have at home. ...more

March 22, 2009

In Ebba Patrick's backyard, more than a half-dozen black-and-white puppies bounce and roll. ...more

March 20, 2009

A Tampa breeder's Web cam focusing on a new litter proves an online hit. ...more

March 1, 2009

An 18-month-old Basenji mix that was abandoned at a county dump just before giving birth to seven pups is doting on her new brood, animal officials said today. ...more

February 6, 2009

Dozens of potential future puppy owners flocked to the Suncoast Animal League this morning, hoping for a shot to adopt a pack of puppies rescued from a small town in Georgia this month. ...more

December 27, 2008

PALM HARBOR -- A local animal shelter is taking puppies and dogs from a shelter in Georgia that experienced a range of hardships – including kennels flooded because of wet winter weather. This afternoon, the local organization, the Suncoast Animal League of Palm Harbor, is expected to take in three dozen puppies and six dogs transported by the league from Georgetown, Ga., said Rick Chaboudy executive director of Suncoast. ...more

December 17, 2008

How much were those doggies in the window? ...more

December 7, 2008

A 57-year-old woman faces animal neglect charges after deputies say they found 90 puppies living in "deplorable" conditions. Carolyn Bragg of 6330 Lunn Road was charged by Polk County sheriff's deputies during an investigation of a suspected puppy mill. ...more

November 22, 2008