This is how much it costs to have a pet in 2024

Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.

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.

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.

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.

Orange County Animal Services pausing dog intake, adoptions to contagious bacteria, 'Strep Zoo'

Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) has temporarily closed dog intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, or "Strep Zoo," a contagious bacterium that can cause sudden death in canines.

Apopka woman spooked after she finds 'big' alligator in her garage

Here in Florida, we often warn people that any open water could have a gator in it. Sometimes, the same is true for any open garage. Apopka homeowner Annie Smith went into her garage on Tuesday and found a young alligator inside.

First strep zoo case forces Orange County Animal Services into dog lockdown

Orange County Animal Services has temporarily paused intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for “strep zoo,” according to Orange County Health Services.

'Squiggly shark' with 'rare' deformity hooked in Titusville: 'I feel bad keeping this one'

A “squiggly shark" with an apparent tail deformity was discovered in Titusville earlier this month – and researchers have revealed a possible explanation to why the big fish looks the way it does.

Volusia County animal cruelty arrest follows discovery of malnourished horses, deputies say

Volusia sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man after they said they discovered four neglected horses on his property, two of which were critically ill and had to be put down.

Florida deputy saves injured sandhill crane: See the photos

A Flagler County deputy rescued an injured sandhill crane on Tuesday morning, according to a social media post.