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

The Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (CARE) no-kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats is having its seventh annual Tree of Lights for the Animals fundraiser now through Christmas. ...more

November 21, 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

Every morning, my cat follows me around as I eat my cereal, hoping for a bit of milk left in the bowl when I'm done. I wondered whether it was OK for cats to drink cow's milk, although they seem to crave it. ...more

November 16, 2008

Animal control officers have seized five horses and a goat from a Sarasota County woman who has been cited numerous times for failing to take care of her pets. ...more

November 6, 2008

Spay Pasco helps low-income residents find affordable spay or neuter options. ...more

October 24, 2008

Dogs and cats, and their potential human owners, joined together to find the right matches Friday at a downtown Tampa park. ...more

October 18, 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

A federal judge Tuesday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an industrial chemical. ...more

October 15, 2008

You can't put a price on unconditional love and companionship, but you can save money on pet care without compromising their health and lifestyle. ...more

October 12, 2008