PETS

The Humane Society of Broward County announced that they are hosting a show called “Mutts Gone Nuts” in Coconut Creek.

Animal observing at a zoo or aquarium are popular activities for many, but some have decided to take it to a new level.

A pet owner is seeking answers after his dog was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the middle of the road in Boynton Beach on Tuesday.

In a pack of animal rescue organizations here in South Florida, one special group stands heads and shoulders above the rest -- Dachshund Rescue South Florida.

The Humane Society of Broward County announced that they are hosting a show called “Mutts Gone Nuts” in Coconut Creek.

A vet technician employed by Miami-Dade Animal Services was arrested Tuesday on accusations that he abused a puppy that growled at him.

Tutti, a 10-year-old African Sulcata tortoise, has found a forever home at Camp Lingua in Broward County.

The Humane Society of Broward County announced that they are hosting a show called “Mutts Gone Nuts” in Coconut Creek.

A southwest Florida family says they traveled to Kentucky to pick up their new puppy, but soon realized they got scammed.

Missing, lost and even stolen dogs are pretty common in South Florida. But one family has quite literally brought in the big dogs to find their missing pup.

Two Alabama women are preparing to stand trial in a city court where they're accused of committing misdemeanor violations by feeding and trapping stray cats.

Tutti, an eight-year-old African Sulcata tortoise living in Broward County, is 57 pounds and can go on to live for 165 more years.

There are hundreds of animal rescue groups and shelters all over South Florida. Most are nonprofit organizations that aim for a “no-kill” status as they save and adopt out pets, and one special shelter is saying yes to the homeless animals that can be quite hard to home.

Citing a database of over a million pet parents, Rover came up with a list of the top dog and cat names of 2022.

You’ve probably heard of the phrase “adopt, don’t shop,” but have you ever wondered how long some of those adoptable pets have been sitting in the shelter, waiting for the forever home?

Breacher, a Miami Police Department K-9, fractured his elbow while on duty and he has been suffering from painful arthritis because of that injury.

We’re sure you’ve got an awesome Halloween costume picked out already, and I’m sure you’d love to share it with everyone.

Key West’s Fantasy Fest includes celebrations for dog lovers.

Hurricane Ian displaced so many people by wiping out their houses and businesses, but the major storm also destroyed many animal habitats and homes too.

A kitten was seen being thrown around like a toy in Sunny Isles Beach and one local animal lover stepped in to save that baby feline.

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.

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

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.