PETS & ANIMALS

Columbia County K9 Drago died Tuesday after suffering a "heat-related injury" during a training exercise, the Sheriff's Office said.

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, many dog owners are bracing for a holiday celebration that only amounts to stress for their beloved pets.

We’re entering the hottest week so far this year, meaning pet owners need to keep a sharp eye on their fur-babies.

Clay County Animal Services is partnering with Petco Love to encourage the community to foster cats, kittens, and dogs.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season.

A local veterinarian described as “warm,” “friendly,” and “incredible” by clients was killed in a traffic collision Saturday, according to a social media post by the San Jose Beauclerc Animal Hospital in Jacksonville.

Homeless pets in shelters everywhere are at risk due to overcrowding, according to the Bissell Pet Foundation.

A 21-year-old chihuahua in Florida has made some history, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Getting out your dog’s energy and keeping them healthy is vital. But overdoing it is easier than you think.

Snake season just started at the beginning of April, and pet owners should know veterinarians are seeing an increase in the number of dogs they've treated for venomous snake bites.

They may be cute, but veterinarians are warning parents this Easter not to buy live bunny rabbits as presents for your kids.

The Mutt Market will feature a large, outdoor market with retail vendors, food trucks, a silent auction, free adoptions and more.

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”

There are now plenty of airports that are pet-friendly, but taking your favorite furry pal along on a trip can still be stressful.

From your pantry to your plants, several items around your home could be hidden dangers for your pets.

Depending on whether you’re a relatively new pet owner or a seasoned dog or cat “parent,” you might not know everything the experts recommend when it comes to your animal’s dental health.

Brrrr! Temperatures are dropping quickly in Jacksonville. With the chilly weather coming so soon, don’t forget to make sure your animals are staying warm, too.

A puppy left for dead gets a new lease on life and may soon get a new forever home and family.

To honor what would have been beloved actress Betty White's 100th birthday, Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services is challenging citizens to help the shelter reach 100 adoptions this weekend.

Who will take your pet when you die.