A dozen dogs are safe this morning after a fire broke out in their Land O' Lakes kennel. ...more

February 11, 2009

A half year or more of hard work paid off Thursday night for more than 100 students in 4-H and Future Farmers of America clubs as they sold their livestock at the annual Junior Livestock Auction at the Highlands County Fair. ...more

January 31, 2009

Five years ago, when Pam Lowry brought Lucy in to Dr. Jim Antunano's veterinary clinic, the dog's joints were riddled with arthritis and the problem was getting worse and more expensive to treat - she was hardly walking. ...more

January 30, 2009

As the inaugural hoopla rolled on the tube, I heard a commentator mention that among the millions gathered in Washington were several members of the Tuskegee Airmen. ...more

January 25, 2009

Tammi Tuttle of Holiday praises the work of Tampa Bay Beagles Rescue. ...more

January 21, 2009

It is unfair for veterinarians to be able to board dogs overnight, while kennels are not afforded the same right. That sentiment was voiced last year when three people who wanted to open a kennel in the downtown business district found they could only board dogs during the day because they were not associated with a veterinarian. In response, the City Commission took a tentative step Tuesday night toward leveling the animal boarding playing field. ...more

January 17, 2009

While people around Tampa Bay ring in the New Year with revelry and fireworks, their pets likely will be cowering in a corner. Hillsborough County Animal Services is offering a few guidelines for keeping pets safe and comforted during New Year's celebrations. ...more

December 31, 2008

Have they started asking yet? Every parent knows that at some point, usually at 4 to 7 years old, their little one will pine for a little one of his or her own. Chances are, many letters to Santa included a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 26, 2008

At the scene of a serious accident a year ago on U.S. 92 near Brooksville, Valrico resident Bob Walker was pinned inside his mangled pickup, his left arm severed just below the elbow. ...more

December 17, 2008

Dozens of dogs and cats available for adoption will be at the Seminole Mall today in a program sponsored by a combination of animal organizations in Pinellas County. ...more

December 14, 2008