Miracle, a baby raccoon that was scorched in a roofer's tar-heating machine April 22, was taken by veterinarians to the Hardee County Animal Refuge in Zolfo Springs. ...more

June 17, 2008

Miracle, a baby raccoon that was scorched in a roofer's tar-heating machine April 22, was taken by veterinarians to the Hardee County Animal Refuge in Zolfo Springs. ...more

June 17, 2008

One of the dogs trapped in a fire at Rep. Rick Kriseman's house this week, while the state lawmaker was out of town with his family, has died, the representative confirmed Friday. ...more

June 7, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG -- One of the dogs trapped in a fire at Rep. Rick Kriseman's house earlier this week, while the state lawmaker was out of town with his family, has died, the representative confirmed today. Kriseman said Henry, a black Labrador, succumbed to the injuries he suffered in the 12:30 a.m. blaze Wednesday at the Kriseman home at 6044 Third Ave. N. Meanwhile, the Kriseman family's other dog, Maggie, who suffered severe smoke inhalation, is fighting for her life at the Animal Hospital of Treasure Island. ...more

June 6, 2008

From its perch along busy Busch Boulevard, Temple Terrace Animal & Bird Hospital is as cozy and cuddly as the pets cared for, boarded and groomed there. ...more

February 16, 2008

Riding in a white Toyota Corolla, a group of thieves went from parking lot to parking lot Wednesday night, robbing or attempting to rob four people at gunpoint, police said. ...more

February 15, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Riding in a white Toyota Corolla, a group of thieves went from parking lot to parking lot Wednesday night, robbing or attempting to rob four people at gunpoint, police said. ...more

February 14, 2008

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - A second dog has died as a result of a fire that police say started when a despondent ex-boyfriend set himself on fire in a sport utility vehicle outside his ex-girlfriend's home. ...more

January 28, 2008

Leslie Sierra has always loved animals. Even as a child she felt drawn to care for them. ...more

January 2, 2008

Have they started asking yet? For a pet, that is. Every parent knows that at some point, usually from 4 to 7 years old, their children will pine for a pet of their own. And with the gift-giving season upon us, chances are many letters to Santa include a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 22, 2007