Controversy over SPCA Tampa Bay's euthanasia policy is prompting some changes at the Largo facility. ...more

October 29, 2009

Bonnie Thatcher of New Port Richey urges people not to abandoned no-longer-wanted pets in wild areas. ...more

April 29, 2009

Martha Murray says officials of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast officials were barking up the wrong tree in her surprise dismissal as executive director. SPCA board members say they wish Murray well, but call interim Executive Director Gail Armstrong a "visionary leader" in a press release. ...more

March 18, 2009

Pets are good medicine, but keeping up with their cost can be a challenge. ...more

March 9, 2009

New clinic offers low-cost spay/neuter service. ...more

February 24, 2009

The first 10 from a group of dogs rescued from a North Carolina puppy mill this month are going up for adoption today at the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay. The poodles and Pomeranians won't be heading out any time soon. Rather, prospective owners are invited to fill out adoption paperwork, according to the SPCA Tampa Bay's Web site. ...more

February 18, 2009

Ingram's Karate Center of New Port Richey will present a free-to-the-public Black Belt Extravaganza Saturday, Feb. 7, at River Ridge High School. ...more

January 31, 2009

Scoring more than 1,200 votes, Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who belongs to Patricia and Robin Patterson of New Port Richey, has been named one of the top 10 canine finalists in USA Today's Marley & Me photo contest. ...more

January 10, 2009

Chosen from a field of more than 700 entries, Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who belongs to Patricia and Robin Patterson of New Port Richey, is one of 20 canine finalists in USA Today's Marley & Me photo contest. A photo of Baarney decorating a Christmas tree is featured at usatoday.com, where people can vote for their favorite pooches. The winning dogs will be featured in the print edition of USA Today. ...more

December 20, 2008

West Pasco residents can root for a local canine to become top dog in a nationwide online photo contest. Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who calls New Port Richey home, is one of 20 finalists from among 700 dog photos submitted to the USA Today online contest, owner Patricia Patterson explains. ...more

December 16, 2008