Animal advocates across the nation hope that public outrage over dogfighting and puppy mill scandals in Virginia will force state and federal lawmakers to pass tougher animal abuse laws. ...more

December 31, 2007

Roused from her nap at the shelter for her photo shoot, Tigress is described as being superfriendly by officials at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey. ...more

December 29, 2007

Two of the five horses removed from a ranch in Largo because of neglect found a home in Citrus County on Wednesday, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Tampa Bay said. ...more

December 26, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG - A man was arrested Thursday after a chow-shepherd mix was found dead in his back yard along with an emaciated pit bull, authorities said. ...more

December 21, 2007

After months of planning and hard work by volunteers and staff, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast says its inaugural Howliday Festival of Lights has so far been a tremendous fundraising success. ...more

December 15, 2007

This lap cat is no couch slouch. Zelda is a playful feline who got caught up in a favorite toy this week while waiting to be adopted for Christmas. Zelda is 2 years old and current with shots, has been neutered and has an ID microchip implant. Stop by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, or call (727) 849-1048 and see Zelda or any of the other animals the SPCA has available for adoption. ...more

December 14, 2007

Why call a dog Zipper? Perhaps because she's so often on the fly. Zipper is an energetic and extremely playful 11-month-old Beagle hound mix. She is current with her shots, has been spayed and has an ID microchip implant. To meet Zipper and many other wonderful potential pets, stop by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Suncoast shelter, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, and introduce yourself to her or any of the other animals the SPCA has available for adoption. Or call 727-849-1048. ...more

December 8, 2007

You'd better not snarl, you'd better not bark; you'd better not go till we get to the park... That wouldn't pertain to Willie, a 2- to 3-year-old golden retriever mix with a gentle disposition. He's been neutered, has an ID microchip implant and is current with his shots. So what else could this loving fellow want for the holidays? A home. To see Willie or other family-friendly pets, stop by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter at 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey. Or call (727) 849-1048 and introduce yourself to Willie or any of the other animals the SPCA has available for adoption. ...more

November 24, 2007

SPCA Suncoast is still looking for sponsors for its "Howl-iday Festival of Lights" fundraiser that starts at month's end. ...more

November 23, 2007

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast has paired with its neighbor on Congress Street, the Volunteer Way food bank, for a new "Animeals" food assistance program for pet owners. ...more

November 17, 2007