PETS

Sunken Gardens, a botanical garden located in St. Petersburg, tweeted out a photo of a group of flamingos hanging out in a bathroom while riding out Hurricane Ian.

Shelter dogs in Pennsylvania enjoyed a special treat, in memory of a man who previously adopted a pet from shelter.

On Sept. 23, 1952, Richard Nixon delivered in front of a national TV audience what became known as the “Checkers Speech,” a 30-minute address to the nation.

A South Florida family is devastated after losing their family pet during a beach day barbecue.

This is no ordinary canine.

An emaciated puppy was found Tuesday afternoon inside a dumpster in Plantation, authorities said.

We often talk about human mental health, but it can affect our pets as well.

Arc Educates, a social enterprise of the non-profit Arc Broward, is currently recruiting students for their newly launched and accredited Animal Care Certificate Program.

Pet owners love their babies, so it’s no surprise that grooming, boarding, walking and daycare businesses are on every corner across South Florida. But one shop is going beyond the money-making and saving lives by adopting out pets.

A German Shepard stolen from her home in Texas has been reunited with her family after five years.

A German Shepard stolen from her home in Texas has been reunited with her family after five years.

The first two of the beagles rescued from a medical research facility head to their South Florida forever homes.

The Humane Society of Broward County will help 48 beagles rescued from a medical research facility in Virginia find new homes in South Florida.

The original 60-day alert has now been extended to 120 days after Wednesday’s positive test, according to the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.

In 2018, the FDA began investigating whether the increasing popularity of grain-free dog foods had led to a sudden rise in a potentially fatal heart disease in dogs.

The cause of death has been confirmed for a dog that was found dead earlier this month on the bank of a Hollywood canal.

The hour-long class, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on June 23, will teach lessons on litter box training, bunny bonding, rabbit health and behavior issues.

With Miami-Dade animal shelters over capacity, the county’s animal services department is waiving adoption fees for pets four months and older over the weekend.

Erin Lahey was heartbroken when her dog vanished. She thought she was never going to see her again. She was gone for more than three months before they were reunited in Cooper City.

A dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.

Dogs are very sensitive to noise. Sometimes Fourth of July fireworks frighten them and they run away. Flora N. Beal, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption & Protection Center, said this is why the shelter is over capacity.

The Miami-Dade County Animal Services is feeling the strain on shelter capacity. The staff had to place portable kennels in conference rooms not to turn animals away.

Cedric Washington said he’s glad his 3-year-old dog “Bel Air” is still alive, because he knows things could have been a lot worse for his beloved pup.

Saint, an American bulldog, has two bullets lodged in his head. Paula Ferreira, a veterinarian with a clinic in west Miami-Dade County, treated Saint.

Rabbits are over-running one Broward County neighborhood, but these are no wild hares.

Expert says more and more people are looking to work at pet-friendly companies in the wake of the pandemic.

Animals are just plain cute and can bring so much joy to your life, but like children, they are not cheap especially if you choose to care for your pet properly.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

After the mauling death of a labradoodle at a northeast Miami-Dade pet boarding facility over the weekend, another pet owner is coming forward to say her dog also suffered injuries at the Pet Poodle Resort and Spa earlier this year.

A 21-year-old chihuahua in Florida has made some history, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Dogs will be the guests of honor at a festival on Saturday in Miami. The canines must come hungry, as about a dozen local businesses will be serving a variety of treats.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Daniel Perez, a reservist and an employee of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, is grieving. He is asking the public for help with finding the gunman who shot and killed his therapy dog on Friday in Broward County.

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.

It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”

There are now plenty of airports that are pet-friendly, but taking your favorite furry pal along on a trip can still be stressful.

Pets are so fun: They’re great companions, they can help you unwind after a stressful day, and in many cases, they’re just plain cute.

There are many science-backed health benefits of owning a dog: lower stress levels, higher activity levels, and reduced risk of heart disease.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue lifeguards reunited with a dog over the weekend after saving its life earlier this month at Haulover Beach, where it became unconscious.

A dog was fatally shot Monday after it attacked its owner in Lauderhill, authorities said.

A dog is in critical condition after a horrible case of animal cruelty.

On a Saturday morning in March, you and a four-legged friend can walk together for a good cause.

Penny Pagano suffered from panic attacks after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

A 51-year-old woman was living with 52 cats and a dog in a home in Hollywood. Patricia Vestweber called Jonathan Garcia, of the Black Heart Trappers Transport & Rescue, to ask for help. He said when he walked into her home there were kennels piled up.

The retailer says it had a "record Christmas" which saw it groom 5,500 dogs on Christmas Eve alone.

With New Year’s Eve coming up, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. And while it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

Velma Royal said she entrusted her dog of about three years to the BabyGirl’s Pet Grooming in North Miami Beach for grooming and boarding on Friday.

Which pet names were the most popular or trended the highest in 2021?

We all love spoiling our pets, and amid the spoiling we do to ourselves on Thanksgiving with all the delicious food, some of us consider doing the same for our pets.

Surveillance video shows how a group stole a Chihuahua puppy valued at $7,000 from a store in Palm Beach County.

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.

As people begin to return to the office, it may be a difficult transition for pets and their owners. NPR's Rachel Martin got some tips from veterinarian Douglas Kratt.

The Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) reminds families you can’t put a price on love with the launch of the Pets are Priceless holiday pet adoption campaign. Now through Dec. 31 adoption fees at Animal Services’ Pet Adoption and Protection Center and satellite adoption centers are waived for all cats and dogs 4 months and older. You could meet the love of your life this holiday season at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center, located at 3599 NW 79 Ave. in Doral, or any of Animal Services’ satellite adoption centers. Animal Services also offers virtual adoptions. For more information regarding the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, pet adoptions and programs available for pets and pet owners, visit www.miamidade.gov/animals or call 311.

Can your pets be art? A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions. Anna Werner reports.