If you've cared for an elderly dog or cat, you know it's a bittersweet labor of love. ...more

November 8, 2009

William Sipe moved to Tampa from New Hampshire in September 2008. In May, after scoping out the Bay area with his wife, Carol, the couple settled on a home in Valrico. ...more

November 4, 2009

Paws in the Park, a fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit group Spay Pasco, was held Saturday at San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main St. ...more

September 30, 2009

Sam the koala, who gained worldwide fame and sympathy when she was rescued during Australia's devastating wildfires earlier this year, was euthanized Thursday after a veterinarian found that cysts from a disease that is one of the main killers of koalas were inoperable. ...more

August 7, 2009

A woman who leased animals out as guard dogs was charged with 24 counts of animal cruelty Tuesday, Polk County deputies say. ...more

June 24, 2009

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

It's an unlucky No. 7 for a calf born with a few extra legs in Colorado. ...more

May 23, 2009

Wildlife officials are looking for a pregnant cougar that escaped into the woods in central Florida while being transferred to a cage. ...more

May 3, 2009

Hernando High senior sprinter Ryane Ledington signs with Brevard College in North Carolina, finding the perfect combination of athletic and academic opportunity. ...more

March 29, 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