ZooTampa mourns the death of beloved Florida panther, Lucy, after battle with cancer
article TAMPA – The ZooTampa at Lowry Park family is grieving the loss of one of its most…
Mix of art and science matches Dogs Inc. guide dogs with their owners
SARASOTA, Fla. – Like pairing Valentine’s Day partners, a lot goes into matching guide dogs with potential owners. …
Wildlife rescue in Volusia County faces uncertainty after foreclosure
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – A wildlife rescue sanctuary in Volusia County says it is in crisis. The sanctuary…
Pinellas County uses AI facial recognition to reunite lost pets with families via Petco Love Lost
LARGO, Fla. – Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according…
Tampa Bay’s Bark in the Park event celebrates 49 years of helping animals in need
article TAMPA, Fla. – Today is a day for the dogs in Tampa Bay. “We’re so lucky to…
Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State…
The ‘Ritz’ for horses: World Equestrian Center keeps animals comfortable during Florida cold snap
OCALA, Fla. – As temperatures dip in North Central Florida, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala is taking…
St. Pete couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2K
Family scammed after dog went missing When their dog went missing, a Pinellas family did what anybody would…
Capybara fans meet residents of future habitat CapyCove
TAMPA, Fla. – The world’s largest rodents seem to be popping up all over Tampa Bay, but like…
Florida woman arrested after 50 neglected dogs rescued during illegal breeding investigation: CCSO
Dozens of neglected dogs removed from Florida home A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after 50 neglected dogs…
Florida deputy handcuffs runaway emu: ‘This is definitely a new one’
Florida deputy handcuffs emu A St. Johns County deputy had his hands full on Jan. 9 when a…
Polk County deputies rescue abandoned rabbits in Lakeland field
LAKELAND, Fla. – Residents in the Lakeland neighborhood near Sligh Road and Majestic View Drive reported to deputies…