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

The Volunteer Way's charter says it can redistribute food only for people to eat. ...more

November 16, 2007

Dog fighting. Animal attacks. For many citizens, the two hot-button issues share a common thread: pit bulls. ...more

November 14, 2007

The SPCA Suncoast shelter is employing electronic measures to keep people from endangering animals by abandoning outside the facility. ...more

November 2, 2007

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

October 31, 2007

After a series of recent fundraising events to help keep the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter open, the local SPCA unit will hold a new holiday event to continue their efforts. ...more

October 20, 2007

for cats! Proceed with caution. 'Due to human demand, our line of cat costumes keeps expanding,' notes Heather Tobey Anderson, in a PetSmart stores news release. 'Why should dogs have all the fun?' asks Anderson, who is a cat expert. ...more

October 20, 2007