I wonder where we can get a couple of those coyotes that prey on stray dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. Out here in the Town 'N Country area we have a surplus of varmints, and their numbers need to be kept under control. ...more

July 29, 2009

The county health department is warning the public about a rabid raccoon that fought two dogs in the area of Kirkland Avenue in Spring Hill. ...more

December 18, 2008

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

A little bit of understanding goes a long way in properly treating and approaching dogs. This was the advice Howard Useman and Melissa Fiorito shared with about 25 students Thursday during an after-school-program at Woodlawn Elementary School. The canine education and therapy team introduced Duke, a 5-year-old golden retriever, and Flash, a 9-year-old basset hound. The program teaches kids to respect and not fear dogs. Through Duke and Flash, students learned the proper way to approach a dog, how to recognize an unhappy dog and when not to go near one. "We help them to appreciate animals -- whether dogs or cats," said Fiorito. "We show them how to care for dogs, how to approach dogs and other life-long lessons." ...more

November 3, 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

Todd Weller visited the sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean last fall, intending to kick back and relax. But he returned to his home in the San Francisco area with more than just the usual souvenirs in his carry-on luggage. A wiggling, 9-week-old puppy named Mardi made the trip with him. ...more

July 6, 2008

A Tampa police officer shot a pit bull in the chest today after the animal and a second pit bull attacked, Tampa police say. ...more

December 24, 2007