The following column is dedicated to families who are moving, thinking of moving or know that a move is in the near future due to the economy or a job change. ...more

July 20, 2008

The number of people surrendering their pets to local shelters is increasing everyday. ...more

July 14, 2008

The number of people surrendering their pets to local shelters is increasing everyday. That is the word from the executive director of the local Humane Society. ...more

July 13, 2008

Consumers may be told if their local grocery store got tainted meat during a recall under a new policy announced Friday by the Agriculture Department. ...more

July 12, 2008

TAMPA - The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who killed a puppy and left the body in a Clearwater parking lot. ...more

July 3, 2008

More than 70 dogs and nearly 30 cats arrived Monday at the SPCA of Tampa Bay in Largo, all from the largest puppy mill rescue ever conducted in Tennessee. ...more

July 1, 2008

TAMPA - More than 70 dogs and nearly 30 cats from the largest puppy mill rescue ever conducted in Tennessee arrived today at the SPCA of Tampa Bay's shelter in Largo. ...more

June 30, 2008

TAMPA - One hundred puppies and 28 purebred cats from the largest puppy mill rescue ever conducted in Tennessee will arrive Monday at the SPCA of Tampa Bay's shelter in Largo, according to the SPCA. ...more

June 27, 2008

Regarding "Lap Of Luxury" (front page, June 23): As a pet owner and animal lover, I was not surprised to read that people continue to pamper their pets while cutting back on themselves. My wife and I try to provide the very best food and veterinary care for our dog and four cats - all rescues. However, I take exception with some of the excesses. ...more

June 24, 2008

by the cartoons of hunters he watched. He starting crying, pleading with the elder Martin to spare the animal's life. ...more

June 14, 2008