Bentley, a 13-year-old Persian cat who loves people, is a new addition to the pet therapy program at a Tampa-area hospital.
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Trooper, left tied up in rising floodwaters along I-75 during Hurricane Milton, now has a forever home, the Leon County Humane Society said.
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Dog that went missing in Miami was found hundreds of miles away in Tampa and reunited with its owners, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay said.
After going missing 10 years ago, a 14-year-old cockapoo found in Tampa was reunited with her owners in South FL, Humane Society said.
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A rope was tied so tightly around Royce's muzzle that it left a deep, bloody gouge in his snout.
National nonprofits evacuated more than 140 shelter pets out of Florida following Hurricane Idalia.
Leaving pets inside a parked car is considered animal cruelty under Florida law, and violators will receive a $500 fine.
The Humane Society and Hillsborough County Pet Resources are teaming up to offer free spaying and neutering services for bully dogs.
A South Tampa owner stipulated in her will that her Persian cats remain in her mansion after her death. A judge says they need new homes.
The shelter received the National Association of Counties’ Achievement Award for rebuilding its volunteer program following the pandemic.
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A 9-year-old Siberian husky named Maya is being treated for spine and rib fractures and blindness in one eye after being beaten.
Among the pets brought to Tampa is Butterfly, who was found dog paddling in Broward floodwaters, desperate to find dry land.
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Two-month-old Catahoula leopard mixed puppies Lily and Lando were born deaf and with microphthalmia (undeveloped eyes).
A Sunrise snake breeder is devastated after conservation officers killed a pet boa he raised from a baby. The FWC said it was a mistake.
The puppy was found on Easter morning with a broken leg, starving and covered in feces after being hurled over the shelter's 6-foot fence.
A time-lapse video of a dog at a shelter waiting 364 days to be adopted tugged at the community's heartstrings and earned her a new home.
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This outdoor family-friendly festival will feature adoptable animals, activities for dogs, vendors and more.
A volunteer for an animal rescue group found the cats along I-75 near Tampa and described the situation as "overwhelming and heartbreaking."
Toys for Hillsborough shelter dogs were donated by a previous adopter, who dropped off the gifts with their dog Bindi, staff said.
Tampa police heard squeals coming from an abandoned suitcase in front of a vacation rental and promptly unzipped it, revealing six puppies.
Against all odds, Florida pets are found alive and well following the destruction Hurricane Ian brought to the Gulf Coast.
The two Tampa police officers nearly missed spotting the tiny kitten sitting in the road amidst the pouring rain and 30 mph winds.
As Hurricane Ian approached, a good Samaritan brought a heavily pregnant stray dog to the Humane Society where six healthy pups were born.
Canidae will donate 7,500 meals for the shelter dogs at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Despite her poor treatment, Wendy has a sweet personality and, once she has the medical care she needs, will make an ideal pet.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay is assisting in placing some of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a life of experimentation at a research facility.
One Florida city is going above and beyond to make sure dogs, cats and other pets are healthy, loved and welcomed.
Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center is participating in a national adoption effort aimed at alleviating overcrowding at the shelter.
A homeless kitten tried to hitch a ride on a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy's motorcycle.
The reminder comes after last week’s arrest of a Tampa resident who ran a pet-sitting service and caused serious wounds on a client's dog.
An SUV was partially dismantled to free a kitten stuck under its engine. The feline survived a 30-mile ride from Ruskin to Tampa.