PETS

Are you a dog lover who has struggled to return to the office, now that you’ve spent the past year or so around the house more often for your furry friend?

Federal authorities announced on Friday a ferret that was sneezing and coughing in Florida tested positive for the coronavirus.

Surveillance video shows a 36-year-old man from Hialeah taking off his belt, lassoing a dog named Rocky, and strangling him.

Suzan Marciano said she didn’t have time to think when she saw an alligator attacking her dog, an 11-year-old golden retriever mix. She just sprang into action.

During the first half of the Canes home opener, fans sitting in the west end zone began to notice something a little out of the ordinary.

Animal advocates are looking for volunteers to adopt more than 120 cats found in a crowded and filthy area of a home in Pompano Beach.

Several Broward County libraries will be collecting donations this summer to help support homeless pets.

A puppy returned home after a woman stole it from a veterinarian’s office on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County.

A distressed dog owner is searching for their puppy after a woman allegedly stole their puppy in plain sight in Miami.

This little Pekingese named Wasabi won the hearts of the Westminster Dog Show Sunday night, as well as the hearts of America.

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?

The popularity of pet ownership during the coronavirus pandemic is shining a light on a pitfall. Many didn’t expect that when they lost their jobs they would have to struggle to cover the cost of veterinary care.

Five-year-old Jordana Schwarz and her 6-year-old brother Leo Schwartz said they miss Nessa and Nori, their neighbor’s two cats.

Puppies are cute and cuddly, and they’re known to warm people’s hearts and light up their faces -- right up until the moment when those wide smiles turn to looks of disgust when said puppy decides to do its business in the middle of the family room.

Puppy ownership increased dramatically across the U.S. this past year, and more households brought puppies into their lives. Furthermore, pets such as puppies are believed to reduce stress and improve overall health and well-being, which further adds to the reason for the puppy boom.

Abandoned Pet Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the premiere of a documentary film called STRAY by Director Elizabeth Lo.

As hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. began working from home almost exactly one year ago, a trend among those working from their desks was their increased dependence on their furry companions – and their attachment to them.

According to officials, all residents and visitors of Broward County are asked to be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population, and rabies may be active in parts outside of the highlighted area, as well.

It’s unclear how a Yorkie Terrier named Rosie traveled from Broward County to Tallahassee, but after nine months of being away from home, identification technology helped to make a happy reunion happen.

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is restricting the sales, breeding, and possession of Tegu lizards and green iguanas.

When it comes to Valentine’s Day and dogs, many feel it’s worth it to involve their furry friends in the gift-giving.

The coronavirus pandemic has decreased the supply of dogs and cats, and this is hurting the Humane Society of Broward County.