It is easy to make a serious mistake when rescuing an animal in need. No matter what the circumstances you may find an animal in, it is important to exercise caution. This is in the best interest of the animal you are trying to help, as well as your safety and the safety and welfare of the pets you have at home. ...more

March 22, 2009

Many house fires get out of control because there's no one home to put it out or call for help. ...more

March 6, 2009

Would many people be willing to humanely trap a feral cat, spend $40 to have it spayed or neutered, and then release it back into the wild? ...more

March 1, 2009

A Hillsborough County deputy was injured this morning after his patrol cruiser flipped several times when a rear tire blew. ...more

February 20, 2009

It turns out Jingles is a real survivor. The American Eskimo dog that suffered burns and other serious injuries when a house exploded in Dunedin eight days ago underwent surgery at Florida Veterinary Specialists on Thursday for treatment of his wounds. ...more

February 20, 2009

It turns out Jingles is a real survivor. The American Eskimo dog that suffered burns and other serious injuries when a house exploded in Dunedin eight days ago underwent surgery at Tampa Veterinary Specialists today for treatment of his wounds. ...more

February 19, 2009

The owners of a Land O'Lakes kennel damaged in a fire last week have established an account for donations to help them rebuild, bank officials said. ...more

February 18, 2009

Erin and John Ligori took time last week to stroll around the elegant custom-built house they purchased a year ago, where cats are allowed to hop up on the kitchen counters - dogs too. ...more

February 18, 2009

A veterinarian gave Shannon Fiehler a bit of advice after she adopted a 4-month-old shelter dog that was part border collie and part Labrador retriever. ...more

February 14, 2009

A dog that was trapped under burning debris in a Dunedin house explosion Wednesday is in critical but stable condition today with burns, respiratory trouble and possible internal blast injuries. ...more

February 12, 2009