Disasters include more than hurricanes and wildfires. Even puppy mill rescues may call for rushing trained professionals to the aid of animal victims. ...more

August 14, 2008

With three Chihuahuas, two poodles, a dachshund, a Yorkie and one slightly stubborn Scottie, playtime at PetSmart's new PetsHotel is a bit of organized chaos. ...more

August 8, 2008

Every single man knows: Walking a dog in the park is a sure babe magnet. Saudi Arabia's Islamic religious police, in their zeal to keep the sexes apart, want to make sure the technique doesn't catch on here. ...more

August 1, 2008

With three Chihuahuas, two poodles, a dachshund, a Yorkie and one slightly stubborn Scottie, playtime at PetSmart's new Pets Hotel is a bit of organized chaos. ...more

July 30, 2008

In the wake of an 18-month-old pit bull mix being stung to death by a swarm of Italian honeybees this week, local veterinarians and animal activists have issued warnings about six- and eight-legged attacks on the four-legged domesticated varieties. ...more

July 29, 2008

Better Spent Locally Regarding "Let Leona's Loot...Go To The Dogs" (Commentary, July 20): ...more

July 27, 2008

The muddle surrounding stray and abused domestic animals on the Suncoast was brought into focus again this week. Back in April, the Suncoast Animal League took into custody 120 dogs from a Tarpon Springs-area home it believed were being neglected. On Wednesday, Pinellas County Judge Myra Scott McNary ruled the league's executive director, Rick Chaboudy, lacked the authority to seize the dogs. ...more

July 26, 2008

food, water and shelter. ...more

July 16, 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

Saving Old Florida Regarding "Cattle Call Cuts Johnson's Taxes" (Metro, June 28): ...more

July 5, 2008