More than 50 shelters and rescue groups will band together Nov. 14 for a pet adoption blitz that will give special discounts to veterans. ...more

November 5, 2009

Animal lovers can find special affection on Valentine's Day, visiting the Muvico Starlight 20. ...more

February 5, 2009

In the past fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, complaint calls handled by Highlands County Animal Control grew by 21 percent over the previous year, shooting up to 7,730. ...more

November 24, 2008

SEBRING – Getting six veterinarians, representing each of the six small-animal veterinary practices in Highlands County, together in one room for a meeting doesn't sound like a big deal. That is, until you hear Dr. Mark Griffin, of Lake Forest Veterinary Clinic in Avon Park, explain that he had never heard of such a meeting ever being held in Highlands County. "This is a monumental day," Griffin said shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, as he and five other veterinarians wrapped up a two-hour meeting at the Highlands County Government Center. ...more

December 10, 2007