Investigators have arrested a second man they say went into a private cow pasture with two large dogs and encouraged the animals to chase and attack a calf, an arrest report states. ...more

April 10, 2009

Yesterday was the final day of Heart to Heart at the Humane Society of the Nature Coast. This year the event focused on the adoption of homeless pets and the ZOOTOO contest for a $1 Million Shelter Makeover. ...more

February 22, 2009

Mia, an 18-month-old bull terrier and pit bull mix, is full of energy and playfulness. She would prefer a home without cats. Mia weighs 37 pounds and has been spayed. She is current with her shots and has an ID microchip implant. Stop by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, or call (727) 849-1048 to introduce yourself to Mia or any of the animals available for adoption. ...more

January 3, 2009

It was a day both of death and new life for Martha Murray. ...more

August 27, 2008

Tras dos miles papeletas y algunos tips anónimos, Niala, la cachorra secuestrada, está de vuelta en casa. ...more

June 16, 2008

Two thousand flyers and a few anonymous tips later, Niala, the missing puppy, is back home. ...more

June 16, 2008

TAMPA - Two thousand fliers and a few anonymous tips later, Niala, the missing puppy, is back home. ...more

June 15, 2008

TAMPA - A young man told sheriff's investigators that he helped throw a brick through a sliding-glass door, burglarized a house and stole a 12-week-old puppy – that later was abandoned, authorities said. ...more

June 13, 2008

She was breezing through the assessment, acing every test. Passing was the only hope for the 4-year-old American pit bull terrier found abandoned and tied to a stop sign. Doing so would qualify her for an adoption program at Hillsborough County Animal Services especially for pit bulls. Failing would mean she couldn't be adopted and likely would be euthanized. ...more

May 2, 2008

Investigators raiding a suspected drug house found 14 dogs in terrible condition, tied with heavy chains, suffering from untreated bite wounds and infested with worms and fleas, Sarasota County authorities said. ...more

February 12, 2008