The debate has raged for years. Animals used in theme park shows are important in educating the public on particular species, some say. ...more

February 26, 2010

Students in Hillsborough Community College's Veterinary Technology Program gained hands-on experience this week for National Spay Day, helping with the neuter surgery of this dog - still groggy from anesthesia - and the neuters and spays of several other animals from Hillsborough County Animal Services. Students assisted in all aspects of the surgeries, performed at the Plant City campus by veterinarian Vincent Centonze, an instructor in the AVMA accredited program. For information on low-cost spay and neuter programs in Hillsborough, visit the Animal Coalition of Tampa at www.actampa.org or the Humane Society at www.humanesocietytampa.org. For information on the HCC program, visit www.hccfl.edu/departments/vet-tech.aspx. ...more

February 25, 2010

After reading the article about the Humane Society "It's all about them" in the Highlands Today on Monday, Feb. 8, I noticed that it was our dog Rainea mentioned in the article. We adopted Rainea last spring from the Humane Society. She was dropped off as a puppy and remained there for two years until we found her. Rainea had many fears when we brought her home. She was terrified of cars, visitors to our home, any new sounds and certainly strangers. My daughter Kaley is a member of the 4-H dog club and AKC here in Highlands County. She began training Rainea in obedience, agility and other areas to compete in some of the dog shows. This is the most fabulous dog you can imagine! She has made an amazing turn-around since we brought her home. ...more

February 14, 2010

Three weeks ago, my husband, Paul, and I headed to the animal shelter in Largo intending to adopt an adult cat. ...more

February 7, 2010

Community happenings ...more

January 19, 2010

The "Tree of Hope" is up at Petco in the hope people will donate food and toy items to benefit more than 125 cats and dogs that will spend Christmas in cages at the Humane Society of Highlands County - unless they're adopted. ...more

December 10, 2009

Animal shelter officials urge adoption if it benefits human and pets alike ...more

November 24, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Saying the county animal shelter's adoption rate is "alarmingly low," a local veterinary group wants to reduce the number of animals euthanized each year. ...more

November 21, 2009

The Travolta's are home for the Ocala open of the new Disney comedy 'Old Dogs' and to help raise money for five charities. ...more

November 20, 2009

I took my family to Terror Trail at the Humane Society. I cannot say enough good things about it; it was above and beyond my expectations. Can't think of anything else you could do for $7 and be that entertained. As we waited in line and heard all the screams, my adrenaline began to rise. By the time I entered "The Bus," I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. I almost turned around but decided to put my heart back in my chest and walk forward. ...more

November 2, 2009