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Pets and Animals

Family dog killed, man hospitalized in alleged attack by neighbor’s dogs in Volusia County

Family dog killed, man hospitalized in alleged attack by neighbor’s dogs in Volusia County

A dog is dead, and a man is hospitalized after the family says they were attacked by two dogs while out for a walk in DeBary, Florida.

November 14, 2024 7:59pm EST
Kitten nearly drowns after being stuffed in bag, tossed in canal

Kitten nearly drowns after being stuffed in bag, tossed in canal

A kitten is recovering after it was dumped in a ditch and nearly drowned in Brevard County.

November 6, 2024 9:12pm EST
Florida deputy rescues dog stuck in pond: 'My hero!'

Florida deputy rescues dog stuck in pond: 'My hero!'

A deputy with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office sprang into action on Saturday when he jumped into a pond to rescue a dog in distress.

October 29, 2024 9:32pm EDT
Bird once extinct in the wild makes comeback with help from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Bird once extinct in the wild makes comeback with help from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A bird once declared extinct in the wild is making a comeback in Central Florida, thanks in part to efforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is playing a crucial role in global conservation.

October 24, 2024 9:40pm EDT
Man allegedly shot his dog, frustrated over losing power from Hurricane Milton, sheriff says

Man allegedly shot his dog, frustrated over losing power from Hurricane Milton, sheriff says

A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting and killing his dog during Hurricane Milton.

October 23, 2024 9:13pm EDT
Over 2 dozen sick, injured kittens saved by Brevard County rescue during Hurricane Milton

Over 2 dozen sick, injured kittens saved by Brevard County rescue during Hurricane Milton

Over two dozen kittens were saved by a cat rescue on the Space Coast during Hurricane Milton.

October 15, 2024 5:37pm EDT
UF marks anniversary of groundbreaking canine open-heart surgery program

UF marks anniversary of groundbreaking canine open-heart surgery program

The University of Florida is celebrating the first anniversary of its pioneering Canine Open Heart Surgery Program, the only one of its kind in the U.S.

September 30, 2024 11:25pm EDT
Rare spider monkey hugs spark new research at Florida Tech, Brevard Zoo

Rare spider monkey hugs spark new research at Florida Tech, Brevard Zoo

An uncommon embrace has Florida Tech professors studying new social behaviors in spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo.

September 17, 2024 8:05pm EDT
7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.

September 4, 2024 5:48pm EDT
Woman visiting Disney World adopts kitten found in Animal Kingdom parking lot

Woman visiting Disney World adopts kitten found in Animal Kingdom parking lot

Beatriz Sharma’s recent visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom took an unexpected turn when she brought home a unique souvenir — a kitten found in the parking lot.

September 3, 2024 8:49pm EDT
Florida restaurant owner accused of discrimination after incident with service dog

Florida restaurant owner accused of discrimination after incident with service dog

A restaurant owner in Bunnell, Florida, faces accusations of discrimination following an incident involving a man and his service dog.

August 29, 2024 12:09am EDT
SeaWorld Orlando welcomes new baby flamingo, 'Fiesta'

SeaWorld Orlando welcomes new baby flamingo, 'Fiesta'

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating the arrival of a new addition to their family: "Fiesta," the park's first and only baby flamingo of the season.

August 7, 2024 11:44pm EDT
SPCA of Brevard rescues dogs from Hurricane Debby's path

SPCA of Brevard rescues dogs from Hurricane Debby's path

Several dogs were saved from Hurricane Debby, thanks to the SPCA of Brevard.

August 5, 2024 8:22pm EDT
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'

Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'

A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.

August 4, 2024 1:14pm EDT
Brevard Zoo rehabilitates, releases loggerhead turtle back to sea

Brevard Zoo rehabilitates, releases loggerhead turtle back to sea

The Brevard Zoo has been working tirelessly over the last three months to get Jupiter, a loggerhead turtle, back home.

July 31, 2024 9:47pm EDT
Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'

Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'

A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!

July 25, 2024 4:43pm EDT
Cat owner warns other pet owners about dangers of coyotes; cat attacked, killed

Cat owner warns other pet owners about dangers of coyotes; cat attacked, killed

Prowling coyotes in the Greater Pines neighborhood in Clermont are scaring residents and pet owners.

July 12, 2024 10:54pm EDT
Brevard sheriff expands alleged puppy mill investigation across state lines

Brevard sheriff expands alleged puppy mill investigation across state lines

One dog rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Brevard County died on Friday as the Brevard Sheriff expands investigation across state lines.

July 12, 2024 9:34pm EDT
Woman charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty in alleged puppy mill 

Woman charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty in alleged puppy mill 

A woman faces 38 counts of animal cruelty after authorities said they discovered an alleged puppy mill in Merritt Island. Many of the dogs found were severely ill, according to deputies.

July 11, 2024 12:24am EDT
Emotional support Pomeranian named 'BoJack' loses eye after pit bull attack at Kissimmee apartment complex

Emotional support Pomeranian named 'BoJack' loses eye after pit bull attack at Kissimmee apartment complex

An emotional support dog named BoJack needs surgery after his owners say he was attacked by a pit bull at their Osceola County apartment complex.

July 9, 2024 10:50pm EDT
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