Dozens of feral dogs - perhaps as many as 50 - that shivered through freezing overnight temperatures without shelter on a five-acre tract in Wimauma remained on the loose this week. ...more

January 6, 2010

She had been warned before, many times. So when animal investigators came to Patricia Dickson's home Tuesday, they didn't hesitate in busting what they say was a puppy mill - dogs held in "deplorable" conditions to produce puppies Dickson could sell. ...more

December 30, 2009

Nineteen poodles and a chow chow found in "deplorable" conditions have been removed from the home of a woman who was forbidden to own dogs, Hillsborough County Animal Services workers say. ...more

December 29, 2009

Generally, a team that returns four starters from a squad that posted a 23-6 record the previous season doesn't need a whole lot of seasoning. ...more

December 3, 2009

One day, Mother received a letter in the mail. She told us she had sent for a Newfoundland/Labrador retriever pup for the family and that this was the letter of confirmation. The puppies had been born, and when they were weaned and eating dog food, were big and strong enough to stand the trip, they would send a male pup to us. ...more

November 8, 2009

A woman who leased animals out as guard dogs was charged with 24 counts of animal cruelty Tuesday, Polk County deputies say. ...more

June 24, 2009

It is easy to make a serious mistake when rescuing an animal in need. No matter what the circumstances you may find an animal in, it is important to exercise caution. This is in the best interest of the animal you are trying to help, as well as your safety and the safety and welfare of the pets you have at home. ...more

March 22, 2009

In Ebba Patrick's backyard, more than a half-dozen black-and-white puppies bounce and roll. ...more

March 20, 2009

A Tampa breeder's Web cam focusing on a new litter proves an online hit. ...more

March 1, 2009

An 18-month-old Basenji mix that was abandoned at a county dump just before giving birth to seven pups is doting on her new brood, animal officials said today. ...more

February 6, 2009