ZooTampa’s baby boom: Historic manatee birth highlights latest conservation wins
article TAMPA, Fla. – ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee’s…
South Tampa dog survives bufo toad encounter in backyard
TAMPA, Fla. – A South Tampa woman is urging pet owners to be on the lookout for Bufo…
Pinellas County scammers posing as animal control officers, demanding cash for fake pet surgeries
LARGO, Fla. – Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal…
Beloved Florida Wildlife Hospital opossum ambassador euthanized at 3
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Blossum, the first-ever Virginia opossum educational ambassador in The Florida Wildlife Hospital’s 53-year history,…
DeSantis vetoes $2 million grant for St. Petersburg animal shelter
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron…
Busch Gardens Asian elephant passes away after sudden health decline
article Courtesy: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. TAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Friday that its veterinary…
Veterinarians urge pet owners to protect animals from extreme summer heat
ORLANDO, Fla. – Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take extra precautions as high summer temperatures increase the…
Fourth of July fireworks could trigger influx of lost pets at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
Fireworks and pet safety Hillsborough County shelter officials are bracing for a severe strain on resources as fireworks…
Florida family reunites with missing dog found months later in New York
OCALA, Fla. – An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found…
Central Florida Zoo welcomes 2 female giraffes
SANFORD, Fla. – Two female giraffes have joined Gage at the Central Florida Zoo. Gage will continue to…
Video: Coyote pup originally mistaken for a dog rescued from Florida canal
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A coyote in Southwest Florida is back on dry land after being rescued from…
Animal cruelty registry: Federal bill mimics Florida law
TAMPA, Fla. – A new federal bill inspired by a Pinellas County case that sparked statewide change could…