PETS & ANIMALS

Jessie Shekels noticed one of the pandemic struggles in the Keystone Heights area where she lives was that people who have four-legged kids had needs that weren’t being met. That’s when “Keep Pets and People Together” was born.

Nearly 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters in the United States every year. Of those shelter animals, 1.5 million are euthanized.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

A tiger at a New York Zoo. Gorillas in San Diego. And a handful of companion pets, like cats and dogs, have all tested positive for the COVID virus.

Rescue teams combed through closets, looked under beds and even used drones as they looked for any pets that might have been left in the ruins of Champlain Towers South before the building was demolished.

A woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said they found more than 100 dead dogs and cats on her property and a number of living animals in poor health.

In the eyes of the law, pets are property when it comes to divorce.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden announced Saturday morning that their beloved 13-year-old German Shepherd, Champ, had passed away peacefully at home.

This little Pekingese named Wasabi won the hearts of the Westminster Dog Show Sunday night, as well as the hearts of America.

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?

Many people purchased a "pandemic puppy" in the last year, but what if you find that you’re allergic to your new furry friend?

A dog who vanished for two days after being ejected from a vehicle during a car accident has been found apparently doing the job it was bred to do — herding sheep.

A Florida man is facing 30 years in federal prison for his role in a massive drug trafficking and dogfighting operation that led to the arrest of 20 others.

Being prepared ahead of time increases your pet’s safety during a major weather event.

As you’ve probably heard, the housing market is hot, hot, hot. And it seems clear that people don’t just have kids or other family members in mind when it comes to choosing where they want to move.

Do you have a pup that has a gnawing desire to gnaw on everything? Maybe chews away at your furniture? Your expensive pair of shoes? Why, why, why???

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports a staggering 56% of dogs and 60% of cats in the US are chunky monkeys. And it’s just as bad for their health, as it is for ours.

Our pets are part of our families. They are our four-legged kids. And just like establishing an emergency plan for your human family, you should develop one for your pets as well.

The city of Jacksonville's animal shelter is hosting a three-day free adoption weekend for Easter

Along with the obvious benefits, pets can sometimes carry harmful germs that can make us sick even when they appear to be just fine.

Puppies are cute and cuddly, and they’re known to warm people’s hearts and light up their faces -- right up until the moment when those wide smiles turn to looks of disgust when said puppy decides to do its business in the middle of the family room.

When Forever Vets Animal Hospital at Murabella had to cancel its holiday party, the employees decided they wanted to donate money that had been saved for said party, but they took time to consider where they would do so.

The St. Johns County Public Library is hosting a St. Johns CARES, Inc. pet food and bedding collection drive at three branch library locations through March 26.

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