Vet services are up 8.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Animal experts caution against adopting animals on a whim this holiday season, as they often see an increase in surrender rates in the New Year Watch the video to find out why they say this year particularly it’s so important to be […]
Florida animal shelter helps reunite lost dog with Georgia owner
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman’s best friend is back in her arms after an animal shelter in Manatee County helped her reunite with her lost dog. Back on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Manatee County Animal Welfare Palmetto Adoption Center found an abandoned dog at its front gate, county officials said in a news release. […]
Tallahassee Animal Services sees more than 60 animals adopted for Mega Adoption
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — People filled the hallways of the Tallahassee Animal Shelter from June 23 to June 25 as part of the Petco Love Mega Adoption. The shelter waived adoption fees and had open kennels all three days with the hopes of getting as many animals as possible adopted. “At this point we have […]
Man arrested for illegal dumping and animal cruelty after 30 dogs found in cages in Miramar – NBC 6 South Florida
Investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department announced the arrest of Harry Nelson, 65, for illegal dumping and animal cruelty after 30 dogs were found held in unsanitary living conditions at 15600 SW 172 Avenue in Miami. According to the detectives, they received information about a property zoned for agricultural purposes being used as an unathorized […]
Dog rescued: Pekingese mix recovering at Florida animal rescue after found stuck to sidewalk
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A dog found glued to the ground in Boca Raton is now recovering at a local animal rescue. Staff at Tri County Humane Society have named the dog Trooper. Trooper was brought to the clinic by a Good Samaritan who found him on a sidewalk near Yamato Road. Vets said Trooper […]
Animal SAVIORS – Naples Florida Weekly
IN THE SHATTERED AFTERMATH OF Hurricane Ian, the Naples Airport, high and dry headquarters of Humane Society Naples, was a busy place for four-legged travelers. Dogs Kimo, Thelma and Louise shipped out to the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in Virginia. Goldie the cat, with some other felines, found herself traveling to the Springfield […]
Animal SAVIORS – Fort Myers Florida Weekly
Humans come to the rescue of pets; sometimes, it’s a question of who saves whom. IN THE SHATTERED AFTERMATH OF Hurricane Ian, the Naples Airport, high-and -dry headquarters of Humane Society Naples, was a busy place for four-legged travelers. Dogs Kimo, Thelma and Louise shipped out to the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in […]
Florida man arrested for animal cruelty after dragging dog with truck
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Florida authorities have arrested a man for animal cruelty after a witness spotted him dragging a dog with his truck. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the witness reported seeing a driver, later identified as Lisandro Arellano, dragging a white bulldog with his truck on Oct. […]
Waters engulf The Black Hammock animal enclosure and bar
OVIEDO, Fla. — Weeks after Hurricane Ian, many lake and river front properties are still in waist-deep water. One of those locations is The Black Hammock, which is surrounded by floods. What You Need To Know The Black Hammock encompasses a bar, restaurant, and adventure tour business located off Lake Jesup Their bar area remains […]
Dozens of Florida shelter animals arrive in Richmond following Hurricane Ian
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – On the tarmac of the Richmond Jet Center, a flight from Port Charlotte, Florida, touched down with dozens of shelter animals evacuated from the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. More than 50 shelter animals from Florida arrived in Richmond.(Source;NBC12 | NBC12) Staff members from […]