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Plant City Woman Accused Of Starving Dog Of Jailed Beau

Bones protruded under the fur of the emaciated pit bull lying at the bottom of the small wooden crate. ...more

May 9, 2008

Woman Arrested After Starving Pit Bull Rescued

Bones protruded under the fur of the emaciated pit bull lying at the bottom of the small wooden crate. Surrounded by fecal matter and kept without food or water, she'd lost more than half her weight. Motionless, and with no detectable pulse or blood pressure, the brown and white dog showed no signs of life. Until she moved her eyes. ...more

May 8, 2008

Dogs May Be Alone But Aren't Forgotten

Columbus, a 12-year-old husky mix, is no threat to anyone. He is a smart, sweet old dog who looks you in the eyes and has a great soul, Hillsborough County Animal Services spokeswoman Marti Ryan said. Before being removed from his owner's care, however, Columbus had been chained to an air conditioning unit, was emaciated and likely hadn't been given veterinary care for years. ...more

February 9, 2008

Brandon High Students Raise Money To Help Dogs

BRANDON - Columbus, a 12-year-old husky mix, is no threat to anyone. ...more

February 7, 2008

Pet Owners Beware

Your pets are at risk of being stolen from your front and back yards. Please be more alert and responsible for your fuzzy family members, and don't allow this to happen to you. ...more

February 6, 2008

She Neglected Dogs Until They Died, Official Says

One of two dead dogs found in Shirley McKenzie's yard was so decomposed that investigators couldn't tell whether it was male or female, Hillsborough County Animal Services spokeswoman Marti Ryan said. ...more

February 6, 2008

Tampa Woman Arrested After Dead Dogs Found In Yard

TAMPA - One of the two dead dogs found in Shirley McKenzie's yard was in such a state investigators couldn't tell whether it was male or female, Hillsborough County Animal Services spokeswoman Marti Ryan said. ...more

February 5, 2008

SWAT Responds To Armed Man

Helena took the garbage out shortly after 9:15 a.m. Saturday. She glanced to her right across the empty lot and noticed one of her neighbors was standing outside. He was not carrying anything, nor did he look frightened, angry or excited. ...more

February 2, 2008