Kittens rescued in St. Thomas flown to Tampa Bay area due to severe pet overpopulation
TAMPA, Fla. – Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to…
Firefighters rescue dog trapped under Orlando overpass
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Fire Department says Animal Control called them asking for help saving a dog.…
SPCA Florida gives specialized care to kittens burned in a house fire
LAKELAND, Fla. – On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in…
Florida cold front may cause iguanas to fall with the temperatures
TAMPA, Fla. – Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball…
Dexter’s Law among more than 100 in Florida taking effect January 1
New Florida laws in 2026 After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave…
Gulfport PD’s first therapy dog easing stresses of officer, community members
Gulfport police therapy dog The Gulfport Police Department just got its first therapy dog and it is already…
Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case
Turtles rescued from alleged smuggler now in Florida A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed…
Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs
TRINITY, Fla. – Scott Baggett is a Tampa native who survived polio as a child. Now, he helps…
Shot, abandoned cat ‘Gracie’ finds new home for the holidays
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Gracie, an 8-month-old cat who was abandoned at a county animal shelter with multiple…
Pinellas County considers stricter oversight of retail pet stores after hundreds of violations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pinellas County commissioners will discuss tighter regulations for retail pet stores during their meeting…
ZooTampa welcomes rare baby monkey
TAMPA, Fla. – An Angolan colobus monkey was born at ZooTampa last week, marking the first birth of…
Florida lawmakers push to make American Flamingo the official state bird
TAMPA, Fla. – For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From…