Florida's attorney general is suing a company that makes a dog toy that looks like Michael Vick and is named after the suspended NFL star. ...more

April 9, 2009

Hernando County's Humane Society is in the running for what could be called an extreme makeover for animal shelters. ...more

January 25, 2009

Hernando's Humane Society is in the running for what could be called an extreme makeover for animal shelters. ...more

January 23, 2009

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

LOST PET PRECAUTIONS •Make sure your dog or cat is wearing a well-fitting collar and ID tag with your name, address and telephone number. Consider additional information such as a cell phone number or e-mail address. ...more

November 23, 2008

People started lining up at 5:30 this morning outside the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter in Brandon, eager to adopt animals rescued this month in what authorities say was a raid on a puppy mill. ...more

November 19, 2008

This story has a happy ending, and the take-home lost-and-found lesson is: Never give up. ...more

November 18, 2008

it is a simple message from our pets. ...more

November 9, 2008

Puppies, kittens, dogs and cats are available for adoption until 2 p.m. today in downtown Tampa's Lykes Gaslight Square Park. ...more

October 17, 2008

This week's column is dedicated to the staff and volunteers of animal shelters throughout our country. So often you hear people say, "I would love to come and help, but it is too sad to see all of those animals there and without homes." I felt that way long, long ago. ...more

September 14, 2008