Saturday's Pet Adoption Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds found new homes for 406 animals, officials said. Visitors snapped up the 16 dogs and 10 cats from Hillsborough County Animal Services. Other animals were brought to the expo by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and various other rescue groups, including Little Miracles Rabbit Rescue and Sir Snuffy's Hedgehog Sanctuary, both of which had animals who found new homes, said animal services spokeswoman Marti Ryan. ...more

April 26, 2009

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April 23, 2009

A Pennsylvania dog groomer has been ordered to stand trial on animal cruelty charges for selling "gothic kittens" with ear, neck and tail piercings. ...more

February 18, 2009

This furry feline, named Bubba, was a stray. Bubba has big golden eyes and a long, soft coat. He has been neutered, is current with his shots 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 introduce yourself to him or one of the other animals the shelter has available for adoption. ...more

February 7, 2009

Mia, an 18-month-old bull terrier and pit bull mix, is full of energy and playfulness. She would prefer a home without cats. Mia weighs 37 pounds and has been spayed. She is current with her shots 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 to introduce yourself to Mia or any of the animals available for adoption. ...more

January 3, 2009

Humane officers say a Pennsylvania woman marketed "gothic kittens" with ear, neck and tail piercings over the Internet. ...more

December 18, 2008

The Iraqi puppy adopted by an American soldier but refused a flight to the United States, is alive, the military said Tuesday, giving hope to an animal rescue group that is trying to take it to the United States. ...more

October 15, 2008

Wanted: one get out of jail card. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast Shelter has 15 kittens ready to be adopted. They are spayed and neutered, have an ID microchip implant and are current with their shots. Stop by the shelter, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, or call (727) 849-1048 and introduce yourself to one of the 15 kittens the shelter has available for adoption. ...more

August 30, 2008

Prudence, a domesticated 4-month-old rabbit, was an Easter gift, but the owner could no longer care for her. ...more

July 26, 2008

Sarah, this week's featured pet, is a 1-year-old who loves to cuddle up and sleep at your feet. She has been spayed, is current with her shots 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 to inquire about Sarah or any of the other animals the SPCA has available for adoption. ...more

July 12, 2008