New clinic offers low-cost spay/neuter service. ...more

February 24, 2009

In response to your Feb. 16 editorial ("State Lawmaker's Bark Aimed At Wrong Tree"), you failed to realize the huge costs that euthanizing dogs and cats have on local governments. ...more

February 21, 2009

Responsible pet owners should do it, says Nancy Parry, a New Yorker who is wintering in Wauchula. ...more

February 20, 2009

Many Floridians are howling mad about legislation that would mandate sterilization of dogs and cats, and they should be. ...more

February 16, 2009

The Humane Society of Highlands County is launching a monthly low-cost spay-neuter clinic for feral cats. ...more

February 13, 2009

The most unlikely animals can become lifelong buddies, while other dogs and cats strike up an immediate and everlasting intolerance. ...more

February 11, 2009

Seriously, when was the last time you met a Rover, Fido or Mittens? So what's hot to replace Spot? ...more

January 14, 2009

The Pasco County Health Department issued a rabies alert today after a stray cat tested positive for the disease. ...more

January 10, 2009

Bogo has a face not just a mother could love. The puppy's face captured Karen Loy when she saw the 10-week-old mix of St. Bernard and shar pei mix online Wednesday. She came to adopt Bogo today at an adoption event going on until 2 p.m. at Lykes Gaslight Park. The park is at Franklin Street and Kennedy Boulevard in downtown Tampa. ...more

January 8, 2009

Some animals arriving at the county animal shelter on Falkenburg Road show up with nothing that can comfort them during their stay. ...more

January 7, 2009