PETS

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.

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.

The playful, happy girl is about seven years old, but instead of living with a family in a home, she’s spent most of her life with the Paw Patrol Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

While there are countless unofficial national holidays seemingly each day (we can’t believe we just missed National Cuban Sandwich Day), this holiday is im-paw-ssible to skip — Thursday, Aug. 26, is National Dog Day. We’ve rounded up some of South Florida’s most dog-friendly happy hours, hotels, and restaurants, and even some special dog events, to make memories you’ll remember fur-ever.

French bulldogs,1-year-old Blue and 2-year-old Gucci, survived about five days away from home. They were reunited with The Garriga family in Miami-Dade County.

A neighborhood cat went missing, and shop owners know why — he was killed by coyotes in Pembroke Pines.

A man allegedly abandoned his two dogs on the side of the road in Pembroke Pines, and now authorities are sorting through clues to catch and arrest the suspect.

Miami-Dade Animal Services is making a plea to the public after an overwhelmingly large number of cats and dogs desperately need loving permanent or temporary homes — especially those older in age.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

If you’re a dog lover, what’s your favorite breed?

Miami's most popular dog breed of 2021 is none other than the French Bulldog, affectionately known to French Bulldog-owners as the “Frenchie.” Goldendoodles are also taking the Magic City by storm.

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.

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.

Bella made it back home to her family after a perilous adventure. It started with a frightening carjacking and ended in a forsaken alley.

Vivian Portanova said she was on her way to work when she spotted a coyote in Miami-Dade County’s Richmond West neighborhood.

Mike McCoy was walking with his puppy near a pond right behind Paul R. Smith Middle School when an alligator suddenly popped up out of a nearby pond, pulling the chocolate Labrador underwater.

In a shocking twist, this “only in Florida” story doesn’t involve a ‘gator in a swimming pool — it involves two adorable, yet wild lemurs who seem to have escaped from their home.

Miami-Dade Animal Services personnel is searching for a forever home for two dogs with a strong bond. The pair recently survived a house fire. While Miami-Dade firefighters fought the flames, Miami firefighters helped them to take care of the dogs.

Lawanda Blocker’s is missing her Pomeranian Shih Tzu. A pair of thieves snatched the one-year-old puppy on Tuesday from her home in Boynton Beach.

The Easter bunny is bringing treats for everyone this year, including your dog

Five-year-old Jordana Schwartz and her 6-year-old brother Leo Schwartz said they miss Nessa and Nori, their neighbor’s two cats. A woman said she had picked up the cats and taken them to Bella’s Promise Pet Rescue. AdStatement from Bella’s Promise Pet Rescue:“There are two ear tipped community cats at foster homes with Bella’s Promise Pet Rescue that match the description of those referenced in the article issued by Channel 10 Miami. There does not appear to be language within the ordinance establishing ownership for community cats, or any distinguishing nature of ‘community’ vs. ‘owned’ cats other than the voluntary registration program. Often community cats are unsocialized (also called ‘feral’) and do not like to interact with humans.

As America went under a nearly year-long shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more millennials, Gen Z-ers, and older adults felt a new sense of isolation. According to pet insurance company Trupanion, 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. The company analyzed more than 600,000 insured pets to determine the top 10 puppy names of 2021, which are:AdLuna Charlie Cooper Bella Milo Lucy Bailey Daisy Coco MaxPlus, the company discovered the states that saw the largest increase in puppy ownership. The top five states are, in order: Texas, Oregon, New Jersey, Washington, and Florida.

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.