Two dozen dogs, seized as part of a hoarding investigation in Tennessee, have been moved to the SPCA Tampa Bay for care and adoption. ...more

November 17, 2009

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

March 20, 2009

Dozens of potential future puppy owners flocked to the Suncoast Animal League this morning, hoping for a shot to adopt a pack of puppies rescued from a small town in Georgia this month. ...more

December 27, 2008

OK, now it is time to take the test. Would you know a pit bull if you saw one? If you look to the right of this article, you will see a pit bull recognition test - the answers are in the box below. ...more

November 2, 2008

Dogs Need Their Space Regarding "More Dogs Down And Out" (Metro, Aug. 7): Thank you for alerting the public to the tragedy of local dogs dumped by their financially stressed owners. Sadly, many of these dogs could have happy, loving homes if not for the shortsighted practices of Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida, one of the subjects of your article. Their overly strict rules prevent lots of caring, responsible dog owners from adopting. ...more

August 15, 2008

Our entire lives we've rescued pets from shelters. I really believe that at some level these dogs and cats bonded so tightly with our family because they realized we'd rescued them. Am I only fantasizing, or do you think such pets know their lives have been saved? - S.P., Minneapolis, MN ...more

July 6, 2008

Columbus, a 12-year-old husky mix, is no threat to anyone. He is a smart, sweet old dog who looks you in the eyes and has a great soul, Hillsborough County Animal Services spokeswoman Marti Ryan said. Before being removed from his owner's care, however, Columbus had been chained to an air conditioning unit, was emaciated and likely hadn't been given veterinary care for years. ...more

February 9, 2008

BRANDON - Columbus, a 12-year-old husky mix, is no threat to anyone. ...more

February 7, 2008

SEBRING - Sheriff Susan Benton confirmed today that the Highlands County Sheriff's Office was searching the county landfill for a fetus or full-term baby that might have been put there by a Lake Placid woman. ...more

November 28, 2007