Fido and Rover, move over. Almost half of American pet owners gave their animal companions a humanlike name, such as Jack or Sophie, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll of more than 1,000 pet owners released Tuesday. ...more

June 24, 2009

More than 300 dog lovers showed up for the Sun City Center Dog Owners' Group Dog Show to watch as Shadow, also known as a dog Houdini, took the best of show. ...more

April 1, 2009

Camp K9, a doggie day care and lodging center in Trinity, will hold a Pet Wellness Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. today. ...more

March 28, 2009

Camp K9, a doggie day care and lodging center in Trinity, will hold a Pet Wellness Fair on Saturday to promote proper maintenance for the furrier friends of families. The event is open to the public 1 to 4 p.m. and a veterinarian from Trinity Pet Hospital will be on hand to administer free dental exams and answer questions. A special price on pet microchipping – the injection of a microchip to help detect lost animals – will also be offered for $35. Michele Crumbliss, co-owner of Camp K9, said the microchips are unlimited, but interested parties should call ahead of time to reserve a device. ...more

March 26, 2009

Camp K9, a doggie day care and lodging center in Trinity, will be holding a Pet Wellness Fair on Saturday to promote proper maintenance for the furrier friends of families. The event is open to the public 1 - 4 p.m. and a veterinarian from Trinity Pet Hospital will be on hand to administer free dental exams and answer questions. A special price on pet microchipping - the injection of a microchip to help detect lost animals - will also be offered for $35. ...more

March 25, 2009

He created a Web site for pet lovers. He felt the love from hundreds of screaming dog owners when he walked through the crowd Saturday at Tom Varn Park. ...more

March 22, 2009

The annual Pet Expo will also be a pep rally this year for the Humane Society of the Nature Coast's efforts to win a million-dollar building makeover from a Web site for pet enthusiasts. ...more

March 20, 2009

Responsible pet owners should do it, says Nancy Parry, a New Yorker who is wintering in Wauchula. ...more

February 20, 2009

A dog disease that veterinarians rarely saw five or 10 years ago is making a comeback in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

February 18, 2009

Burt Wood fell in love with basset hounds several years ago. The long-eared, droopy-eyed, short-legged dogs are a popular choice among dog owners. ...more

February 15, 2009