19 weiner dogs get new homes at ACPS event
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Adoption surge of wiener dogs raises some concerns after shelter, rescue differ on numbers, process
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A dachshund dash unfolded this morning at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) in Jacksonville,…
Endangered tortoise inspires Jacksonville conservation movement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every morning, Brett Desser climbs the stairs of her Jacksonville home to wake someone special.…
At least 30 people camp overnight outside ACPS hoping to adopt weiner dogs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At least 30 people were camping outside Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services building early…
Winter Park holds meeting on coyotes after reports of sightings, missing pets
Florida wildlife officials to provide safety tips File image of a coyote. (Image by RENE RAUSCHENBERGER from Pixabay)…
Orange County Animal Services to revise 20-year-old policies
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — For the first time in two decades, Orange County Animal Services is suggesting several…
Migrant in custody after spilling coffee on Florida woman, child and dog, deputies say
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – An undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a…
‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not careful
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A popular mushroom could jeopardize the environment in the Sunshine State, according to experts with…
Florida urges judge to toss lawsuit to stop black bear hunt
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Pointing to its constitutional power to manage wildlife, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
Central Florida families Struggle to feed pets as SNAP benefits end
ORLANDO, Fla. – As families struggle with food insecurity and rely on SNAP benefits, many face an additional…
Central Florida pet owners struggle as SNAP ends
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Conservation group files lawsuit to stop Florida’s bear hunt
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s wildlife officials are pushing ahead with plans for a statewide black bear hunt later this…