Members of the Brandon Florida Kennel Club breed and show only purebred canines, but make no bones about it – they do not discriminate against mutts. The club recently began offering obedience classes for purebred or mixed-breed dogs age 6 months or older at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

October 21, 2008

The local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has taken in more than 130 cats and dogs and two guinea pigs affected by Hurricane Ike in mid-September. The animals had no identification or were surrendered by their owners. ...more

October 1, 2008

TAMPA PALMS - New stores are opening left and right at Market Square. Now, PetSmart has scheduled its grand opening for June 28. The 27,000-square-foot store on Commerce Palms Boulevard opens for business June 23. It will be the first PetSmart in Tampa to have Doggie Day Camp and a PetsHotel boarding facility, which are scheduled to open in August. The store will employ 70 to 100 full-time and part-time workers. ...more

May 9, 2008