In the spring of 2007 contaminated pet food killed thousands of cats and dogs in America. "Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine," a new book by Marion Nestle, one of America's leading scholars of food politics, provides a vivid and detailed account of the affair and its aftermath. ...more

September 14, 2008

TAMPA - As another hurricane season looms, Hillsborough County needs to do more to provide shelter for people and their pets, Commissioner Rose Ferlita told a group that works to improve disaster plans for agriculture interests and animals. ...more

May 12, 2008

Regarding 'Feline Folks Aid Stray Cats' (Metro, Sept. 29): The Tribune was remiss in neglecting to present a very important side of the stray cat story. Stray cat colonies, even those that are well fed, pose an enormous threat to birds and common native wildlife. ...more

October 6, 2007