Residents who own reptiles that are not native to Florida can now give up their pets without facing a penalty whenever they want - instead of releasing them into the Everglades. ...more

September 21, 2008

In the spring of 2007 contaminated pet food killed thousands of cats and dogs in America. "Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine," a new book by Marion Nestle, one of America's leading scholars of food politics, provides a vivid and detailed account of the affair and its aftermath. ...more

September 14, 2008

The Fennos' backyard used to consist of a lot of open space and a few goat trails. ...more

September 8, 2008

If you think Fido's I.Q. is all natural aptitude, think again. A lot depends on you. ...more

August 28, 2008

The missing pet reports after Hurricane Katrina included loving details, such as "has a white smiley patch on his tummy" and "she's wearing light purple bows on her ears." ...more

July 30, 2008

Budget czar George Zoettlein deserves kudos for trimming Hernando County's expenses by some $37 million since last year. ...more

July 26, 2008

More and more, pets are a part of the family and enjoy many of the comforts of home. ...more

July 20, 2008

food, water and shelter. ...more

July 16, 2008

The number of people surrendering their pets to local shelters is increasing everyday. ...more

July 14, 2008

The number of people surrendering their pets to local shelters is increasing everyday. That is the word from the executive director of the local Humane Society. ...more

July 13, 2008