Sandy Tyrrell, owner of Lakeside Stables, cradled the horse's face in her arms, rubbed its nose and talked about why she rescues unwanted horses. ...more

April 2, 2009

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

February 16, 2009

and paw-felt - thank you goes out to all of the citizens who recognize the need and the importance of community support. You have each made a difference in the lives of animals in need. ...more

January 18, 2009

A California-based animal rights group has put Lowry Park Zoo on its list of the 10 worst zoos for captive elephants. ...more

January 8, 2009

A California-based animal rights group has put Lowry Park Zoo on its list of the 10 worst zoos for captive elephants. ...more

January 7, 2009

They are untouched by human hands but willing to get close enough for a handout. ...more

December 26, 2008

Hillsborough County is home to an estimated 200,000 feral cats, many of which end up at Hillsborough County Animal Services, where they are euthanized because they are wild and not eligible for adoption. Feline Folks, a nonprofit group in Sun City Center, has started Operation Feral Fix, or OFF, to help combat the problem in southern Hillsborough. In Tampa, Mission: MEOW, with a feral cat coordinator, helps guide caretakers to similar programs. ...more

December 19, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A date with court is one that shouldn't be broken. If a defendant doesn't show when he's expected in court, it's a crime, and when a warrant is issued for his arrest it's a deputy's job to get him - again. ...more

September 10, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A date with court is one that shouldn't be broken. If a defendant doesn't show when he's expected in court, it's a crime, and when a warrant is issued for his arrest it's a deputy's job to get him - again. ...more

August 30, 2008

The 27-year-old woman and her husband already had three children - all girls. They badly wanted a boy, and she had not conceived in five years, so doctors gave her hormones. ...more

August 27, 2008