From dogs and cats in holiday garb to youngsters sitting with Santa, there were lots of great holiday photos in the Northwest News & Tribune's 2008 Holiday Photo Contest. ...more

December 31, 2008

From dogs and cats in holiday garb to youngsters sitting with Santa, there were lots of great holiday photos in the Carrollwood News & Tribune's 2008 Holiday Photo Contest. ...more

December 31, 2008

Have they started asking yet? Every parent knows that at some point, usually at 4 to 7 years old, their little one will pine for a little one of his or her own. Chances are, many letters to Santa included a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 26, 2008

At any given time, some 200 dogs and cats call the kennels at Pasco County Animal Services home. While they are fed and medically cared for, the four-legged residents lack the extras that can make their stay more comfortable. ...more

December 24, 2008

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

A collection of pet-related briefs. ...more

December 9, 2008

The Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort, known as CARE, a no-kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats, is holding its seventh annual Tree of Lights for the Animals fundraiser now through Christmas. ...more

December 3, 2008

The real question: Will a real mouse play the Mouse King? The Lakeland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals premiered the holiday classic "Nutcracker Suite" on Monday at the Lakeside Village Paws & Claus Adoption Center, with shelter animals playing the roles in the popular Tchaikovsky ballet composed 116 years ago. ...more

December 2, 2008

The Lakeland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals premiered the holiday classic "Nutcracker Suite" today at the Lakeside Village Paws & Claus Adoption Center, with shelter animals playing the roles in the popular Tchaikovsky ballet composed 116 years ago. ...more

December 1, 2008

In the past fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, complaint calls handled by Highlands County Animal Control grew by 21 percent over the previous year, shooting up to 7,730. ...more

November 24, 2008