Some problems just don't have a good solution, but surely there's more that can be done to keep people from carelessly owning vicious dogs that attack people or other pets. ...more

December 16, 2009

If Dr. Elton Gissendanner had his way, every dog and cat in the United States would be microchipped. ...more

November 9, 2009

MANATEE COUNTY – Officers say a man who tried to protect his manicured lawn from a dog on a walk was repeatedly attacked Thursday by the pet owner, who had been drinking. ...more

April 24, 2009

Today's savvy pet owners have hurricane plans, diet plans, exercise plans, even travel plans for their beloved animal companions. ...more

March 27, 2009

The frantic owner of a 200-pound chimpanzee that went berserk in Connecticut pleaded with police over the phone to help her stop the animal from mauling her friend, begging them to "Hurry, please! He ripped her face off." ...more

February 18, 2009

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

February 16, 2009

Hernando County is very fortunate to have our new dog park open and available to our families and their pets. As with any privilege, there are responsibilities that go with it. Courtesy, safety, consideration of others and good hygiene are on the top of the responsibility list. As a responsible pet parent, you likely know the official rules of for our Rotary Centennial off-leash/on-leash dog park, and below are some additional recommendations by Stephanie Grasmick on the Associated Content Web site on Pet Park Petiquette: ...more

February 15, 2009

Guts, an 11-year-old German shepherd, doesn't move as quickly as he once did, but he still knows how to turn on the charm. ...more

January 29, 2009

Preliminary details from the Sheriff's Office indicates a deputy was justified in shooting and killing a pit bull this morning after the dog attacked and bit the officer. ...more

December 11, 2008

Some tails will be wagging at the thought of the new PETCO store in Port Richey. ...more

October 8, 2008