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Pets and Animals

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
Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted

Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted

A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.

June 25, 2024 11:40pm EDT
Florida pit bull taken from man who allegedly beat it with chain has new owner

Florida pit bull taken from man who allegedly beat it with chain has new owner

A pit bull that was rescued from a suspected animal abuser in early February has a new owner, according to the shelter that has been caring for the dog.

June 24, 2024 10:24pm EDT
New Smyrna Beach couple 'mauled' by 'vicious' pit bull rescue dog in their own home: 'Tearing their flesh'

New Smyrna Beach couple 'mauled' by 'vicious' pit bull rescue dog in their own home: 'Tearing their flesh'

A New Smyrna Beach couple were "viciously" attacked by their pit bull rescue in their own home, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

June 24, 2024 6:24pm EDT
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

February 7, 2024 7:02pm EST
Florida zoo celebrates 1st sloth bear cubs in nearly three decades

Florida zoo celebrates 1st sloth bear cubs in nearly three decades

Zoo Miami is celebrating a momentous occasion with the recent birth of two sloth bear cubs, marking the first such births in nearly three decades.

January 10, 2024 4:27pm EST
Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states

Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states

Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.

January 7, 2024 12:05pm EST
Missing golden retriever found safe after being gone for nearly 5 months

Missing golden retriever found safe after being gone for nearly 5 months

Molly, who went missing in June, was recently found in a corn field by a farmer who quite literally bumped into her.

November 7, 2023 9:00am EST
Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey

Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey

A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.

October 23, 2023 6:12pm EDT
Horse rescued from pool after being frightened during North Carolina storm

Horse rescued from pool after being frightened during North Carolina storm

The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.

September 12, 2023 4:53pm EDT
Drone video captures shark hunting off Long Island beach

Drone video captures shark hunting off Long Island beach

A toothy shark was seen gliding through a school of fish just off the coast of Southampton, New York, on Saturday.

July 24, 2023 4:48pm EDT
‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death

‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death

The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

June 12, 2023 5:41pm EDT
These US states prefer dogs over cats: new report

These US states prefer dogs over cats: new report

Which states are more into dogs than cats? Instacart shares its insights.

May 8, 2023 8:31pm EDT
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