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Scratch Season: Hidden health risks for pets this Spring
Read full article: Scratch Season: Hidden health risks for pets this SpringThey play, they roll, they run! And they itch! What looks like playtime can actually be a sign of fleas, ticks or allergies. New national forecasts show flea and tick season is starting earlier and lasting longer across much of the U.S.
Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Blvd Passion 4 Pets adoption event matches 30 dogs with new families
Read full article: Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Blvd Passion 4 Pets adoption event matches 30 dogs with new familiesDogtopia of Jacksonville on Beach Boulevard held its first-ever Passion 4 Pets adoption event, matching about 30 dogs with new families as local rescues and humane societies teamed up to find animals new homes.
Allegations of abuse, neglect prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal Control
Read full article: Allegations of abuse, neglect prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal ControlMore than 50 people from 12 different animal advocacy organizations and shelters in Florida have signed a 197-page complaint, requesting the state launch a criminal investigation into the Union County Animal Control office.
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Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event Returns Feb. 21 at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event Returns Feb. 21 at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach BoulevardOur Passion 4 Pets adoption event returns on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Boulevard, bringing together local pet rescues, humane societies, and adorable animals all looking for their forever homes.
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Passion 4 Pets: Kadyn is on the hunt for a furever home
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Kadyn is on the hunt for a furever homeThis charming boy is searching for his forever home. He boasts a calm demeanor, gets along with dogs - though he prefers the laid-back type, is housebroken, crate-trained, and is currently learning leash manners and basic commands
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Meet Tilly: A Sweet Pup in Search of a Loving Home
Read full article: Meet Tilly: A Sweet Pup in Search of a Loving HomeTilly arrived at SAHS as part of a group of 17 Yorkies and other toy breeds after their breeder passed away without clear arrangements for their care. She will be spayed prior to placement so she can enjoy life as a beloved pet—never again viewed as an asset used for breeding.
Thank you! Hundreds of items donated during Channel 4’s Santa Paws drive
Read full article: Thank you! Hundreds of items donated during Channel 4’s Santa Paws driveDozens of community members helped make the holidays brighter for animals across Jacksonville during Channel 4’s Santa Paws donation drive.
Fishermen help JSO officers rescue Frenchie stranded on island in Ribault River
Read full article: Fishermen help JSO officers rescue Frenchie stranded on island in Ribault RiverThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it took teamwork on land and water to save a soaked and shivering French bulldog last week when it got stuck on a small island in the Ribault River.
News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard launch Santa Paws drive for local shelter animals
Read full article: News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard launch Santa Paws drive for local shelter animalsNews4JAX is inviting the community to help make the holidays a little brighter for local pets through its annual Santa Paws donation drive, happening Dec. 15–19.
Chilly temperatures, dry conditions on tap for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Chilly temperatures, dry conditions on tap for Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaJacksonville faces a freeze warning and ongoing cold mornings as News4JAX's meteorologist outlines the latest forecast, drought conditions, and temperature outlook for the week.
Jacksonville Humane Society has taken in more than 10,000 animals in 2025. First time in 20 years numbers are that high
Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society has taken in more than 10,000 animals in 2025. First time in 20 years numbers are that highFeral cats are contributing to large numbers of animals being taken in by the Jacksonville Humane Society in 2025.
DeSantis proposes legislation to end inhumane breeding practices, establish hotline to report animal abuse by breeders
Read full article: DeSantis proposes legislation to end inhumane breeding practices, establish hotline to report animal abuse by breedersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday he is proposing new legislation to protect animals from inhumane breeding practices.
Dachshund Dash: Adoption surge of wiener dogs raises some concerns after shelter, rescue differ on numbers, process
Read full article: Dachshund Dash: Adoption surge of wiener dogs raises some concerns after shelter, rescue differ on numbers, processA dachshund dash unfolded this morning at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) in Jacksonville, where a line of hopeful adopters waited outside the shelter hoping to adopt one of 19 available dogs. A dachshund rescue, Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (DARE), expected to take in all the dogs but ultimately received only a few dozen. Alicia Duval, president of DARE, said she was initially preparing to pick up 100 dachshunds.
Not your average pet: Endangered tortoise inspires Jacksonville conservation movement
Read full article: Not your average pet: Endangered tortoise inspires Jacksonville conservation movementA Jacksonville woman's quarter-sized tortoise grew into something unexpected: a conservation movement. Now she's using her sassy shelled companion to save endangered species and butterflies.
‘I’m so excited’: More than a dozen wiener dogs have new homes thanks to adoption event at ACPS
Read full article: ‘I’m so excited’: More than a dozen wiener dogs have new homes thanks to adoption event at ACPSMore than a dozen weiner dogs have new homes thanks to a big adoption event held Friday at Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services.
6 days or 3? Jacksonville debates reducing stray pet hold times as shelter faces overcrowding
Read full article: 6 days or 3? Jacksonville debates reducing stray pet hold times as shelter faces overcrowdingA proposed ordinance that would reduce the time Jacksonville animal shelters must hold stray pets before putting them up for adoption continues to draw mixed reactions from the community, as officials hosted another public discussion today. The ordinance would cut the current six-day hold period to three days for unidentified strays, while maintaining the longer hold time for pets with identification tags or registered microchips.
Meet the purr-fect graduates: 14 kittens from Flagler County Jail’s foster program ready for adoption
Read full article: Meet the purr-fect graduates: 14 kittens from Flagler County Jail’s foster program ready for adoptionMore than a dozen kittens are ready for adoption after graduating from the kitten-fostering program at the Flagler County Jail.
Arrest made in animal cruelty case of emaciated Great Dane found in Jacksonville
Read full article: Arrest made in animal cruelty case of emaciated Great Dane found in JacksonvilleA Good Samaritan who found an emaciated Great Dane in Jacksonville is pleading that anyone with information about the incident come forward.
‘Couldn’t have done it without him’: Cancer journey inspires Clay County teen to give support dogs to others
Read full article: ‘Couldn’t have done it without him’: Cancer journey inspires Clay County teen to give support dogs to othersA French Bulldog helped Greyson Pacifico through brain cancer at age 12. Now in remission, his foundation donates support dogs to pediatric cancer patients, but one pup needs the community's help.
‘He was in really bad shape’: Jacksonville woman who found emaciated Great Dane described his condition
Read full article: ‘He was in really bad shape’: Jacksonville woman who found emaciated Great Dane described his conditionA Good Samaritan who found an emaciated Great Dane in Jacksonville is pleading that anyone with information about the incident come forward.
Reward increased for finding those responsible for emaciated Great Dane found in Jacksonville
Read full article: Reward increased for finding those responsible for emaciated Great Dane found in JacksonvilleA Good Samaritan discovered a severely emaciated Great Dane curled up on the side of the road. The dog’s desperate condition sparked an outpouring of support on social media, with the community begging for someone to save him.