INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - A second dog has died as a result of a fire that police say started when a despondent ex-boyfriend set himself on fire in a sport utility vehicle outside his ex-girlfriend's home. ...more

January 28, 2008

Leslie Sierra has always loved animals. Even as a child she felt drawn to care for them. ...more

January 2, 2008

Have they started asking yet? For a pet, that is. Every parent knows that at some point, usually from 4 to 7 years old, their children will pine for a pet of their own. And with the gift-giving season upon us, chances are many letters to Santa include a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 22, 2007

Have they started asking yet? For a pet, that is. Every parent knows that at some point, usually from 4 to 7 years old, their children will pine for a pet of their own. And with the gift-giving season upon us, chances are many letters to Santa include a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 21, 2007

Tuesday was one of those rush rush days, I hadn't planned on going to Sebring Animal Hospital, but my husband noticed our dog only had one of his daily medications left, so he wanted me to call and make arrangements to get more. I called but rather than telling Van, my husband, I figured I could go by and pick it up myself since Van had a cold. So I fill out a check and into the car I jump already running late. I walk using a crutch so as I bounce out of the car to make a fast trip into the animal hospital, I dropped my purse and I said a few words I shouldn't have. Using the crutch as a prop I bend over and grab the purse. I get the medication, hand the lady the check and make a bee line back to car. ...more

December 17, 2007

Diana Mattox didn't expect people from Tampa and St. Petersburg to attend the first San Antonio Paws in the Park event three years ago. ...more

September 28, 2007

Seven pit bulls confiscated by Hillsborough County Animal Services on Tuesday were not the clean, shiny and pretty dogs seen on the owner's Web site, said an Animal Services spokeswoman. ...more

September 28, 2007

Several passers-by watched Monday morning as a motorist hit a sandhill crane, then kept on driving on Kings Avenue. ...more

September 13, 2007

Several passersby watched Monday morning as a motorist hit a sandhill crane, then kept on driving. Not knowing who to call or where to take the injured bird, they turned to a passing mailman, who scooped up the bird, tucked it in back of his truck and hauled it to Care Animal Hospital for treatment. ...more

September 12, 2007