Workers at the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter first named the somewhat independent-minded puppy Petey. ...more

February 24, 2009

Workers at the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter first named the somewhat independent minded puppy Petey. But on further review, Mickey might be more appropriate. ...more

February 23, 2009

Yesterday was the final day of Heart to Heart at the Humane Society of the Nature Coast. This year the event focused on the adoption of homeless pets and the ZOOTOO contest for a $1 Million Shelter Makeover. ...more

February 22, 2009

GOOD LUCK Black cats are the cat's meow at the Save Our Strays Black Beauty Adoption Event. From now until March 14, these pretty kitties - all vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered - can be adopted for $35. They'll be featured daily at Pet Food Warehouse, 6155 18th St. N., St. Petersburg, or Saturdays at the PetSmart locations at Tyrone Boulevard, Largo Mall and Countryside mall. For more locations, call (727) 481-5262 or visit www.save ...more

February 22, 2009

Three dogs were found locked in a vehicle outside Lutz Elementary School on Tuesday. They had potentially been there for hours. ...more

February 18, 2009

When the American bulldog Prince Charming attacked Rocky Tolison's stepson about four years ago, the boy needed 128 sutures, Tolison said. ...more

February 18, 2009

When the American bulldog Prince Charming attacked Rocky Tolison's stepson four years ago, the injuries were so severe that the boy needed 128 sutures, Tolison said. ...more

February 17, 2009

A collection of local pet-related briefs. ...more

February 11, 2009

Pasco County staff last week finished placing some 61,200 baits for raccoons to eat to vaccinate them against rabies to reduce the threat of the disease spreading to people and their pets. The county has participated in the annual program for about the past seven years, according to Denise Hilton, Pasco's animal services manager. ...more

February 11, 2009

Pasco County staff have finished placing 61,200 baits pellets used to vaccinate raccoons against rabies. ...more

February 11, 2009