Dogs, cats and plenty of wagging tails have taken over Jacksonville’s Prime Osborn Convention Center this weekend as part of a statewide pet adoption event.

Veterinarians say peak tick season is underway, and researchers have confirmed a newly identified tick-borne illness that can make dogs seriously sick.

"Fun-gility" is fur-tastic obstacle fun for your dog

Dogtopia 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.

The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs that were rescued from a home.

Jacksonville Humane Society proudly joins forces with with national nonprofit Petco and animal welfare groups across Florida.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are sliding into the new season with a winning record, a revamped ballpark, and a full slate of fan-friendly events — including their much-loved Dog Day this Sunday, presented by Forever Vets.

Friday, April 11, is National Pet Day, and there’s nothing we love more than an excuse to have you share photos of your beloved animal family members with us.

Passion 4 Pets with Doc Tony and Blue

We want to help you keep your favorite animal healthy, so we’re bringing you a series of 4 Your Pet stories on The Morning Show to offer some important advice as you take care of your fur-baby.

Pawsitive Reading – a program in which children visit the shelter to read to the pets – is designed to provide enrichment for kids, dogs, and cats. Believe it or not, just listening to a person reading out loud has been proven to lower stress levels in animals! Pawsitive Reading is also a great way for kids to work on their literacy skills in safe, fun environment. To learn more, visit https://jaxhumane.org/get-involved/education/pawsitive-reading/

Passion 4 Pets with Doc Tony and Blue

State Sen. Tom Wright filed Senate Bill 572 after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death last month in Volusia County, which Wright represents.

Dogtopia of Jacksonville-Southbank has been serving the community for 6 going on 7 years!

Bradford arrived from a kill shelter in early November. At two years old, he is neutered, fully vaccinated, and ready to join a loving family. Known as a “cuddle bug” by everyone at the shelter, Bradford enjoys going on walks, playing with his furry friends, and curling up for snuggles, which is his absolute favorite activity.

Saturday is going to the dogs at the third annual canine crime fighter competition.

Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Istanbul to protest recent legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey.

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Local pups and their owners attended the annual Barkfest event at Riverside Arts Market.

Now, when you fly with your pet, you’ll need to fill out a “dog import” form and get CDC approval.

The Jacksonville Humane Society will host its annual Mega Pet Adoption event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds next weekend.

In this week’s SnapJAX stories, a picture of a pack of some very well-behaved golden retrievers got my attention. So I traveled to St. Marys, Georgia, to find the story behind the picture.

In this week's SnapJAX Stories, it was a pirate in a pool that got my attention and I wanted to see the story behind the picture. I invited not one but two Schnauzers to WJXT and gave them a tour of the station -- and wait until you see the reaction.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

Hundreds of people lined up to participate in a free adoption event aimed at finding the nearly 200 dogs that were removed from a residence in Interlachen a new forever home.

Sometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.

Four dogs died on Tuesday morning following a house fire in the Longbranch neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD).

Passion For Dogs Gourmet Dog Bakery has been serving St. Johns, Jacksonville, and nearby areas since 2022.

One of my greatest fears as a pet owner came true the other day...my dog has fleas.

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Make your dog happy for a lifetime even when you’re not home for only $149.99

There’s no better way to celebrate National Rescue Dog Day!

Jacksonville Beach police officers are reminding pet owners about the rules when it comes to dogs on the beach.

Willow is a very sweet, very playful houndy girl who loves other dogs and was a perfect angel meeting kitties!

Lokie is a 4-year-old pup who is the most handsome, affectionate, gentle guy!

Today on Paws-ing for Pets we welcomed Layla who is looking for her forever home!

It appears a group of husky puppies was enjoying the cold temperatures so much on Tuesday that they just had to escape their home and explore the outdoors.

Bars in Tampa and Orlando are challenging the Florida Department of Health over decisions to block dogs from being in the establishments.

An Orange County pet store has been ordered to pay $85,000 to consumers after the Florida attorney general’s office said customers were deceived and sold sick or dying puppies, News4JAX sister station WKMG-TV News 6 reports.

Citing a database of over a million pet parents, Rover came up with a list of the top dog and cat names of 2022.

Jacksonville firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire Wednesday morning in the city’s Sandalwood neighborhood, officials said.

NHS sent an update on Friday saying all 10 of the 7-month-old male beagles had been pre-adopted -- within the first hour of them becoming available on Friday -- which just happened to be National Dog Day!

The "Clear the Shelters" campaign is returning to Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services are teaming up for the national free adoption event.

They really mean it when they say dogs are our best friends.

The rescue of thousands of beagles from a breeding facility in Virginia that sold dogs to various laboratories across the US to be experimented on has captured the hearts of dog lovers across the country.

An animal rescue organization based out of Jacksonville is currently taking part in the largest dog rescue operation in US history.

Johnette Wiggins has always had a love of dogs. She has taken that passion to launch a multi-faceted business that is…for the dogs. Netta’s Furry Babies is located in Springfield and has built a reputation for offering dogs an experience that makes them NOT want to go home. She is also training adults along with their dogs to make their home living experience other wordly, as well. Rance met Johnette and one of her favorite students Stormy at Springfield Dog Park to find out more about the Netta Furry Baby experience.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has added therapy dogs, providing another way to help firefighters and dispatchers deal with the emotional trauma that can come with being a first responder.

The results come as no surprise to Jane Manno, PsyD, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic.

A dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.

Doctors at a 24-hour animal critical care center in Jacksonville say they’re seeing an increase in the number of dogs suffering from heat stroke coming into the emergency room.

Expert says more and more people are looking to work at pet-friendly companies in the wake of the pandemic.

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.

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

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

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?”

Do we have a new celebrity psychic on our hands? The only way we’ll know is after Sunday night.

Jacksonville’s annual “Silent Night” program that aims to empty animal shelters for the holidays will soon be in full swing.

Families considering a new dog or cat can stop by Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) this Howl-O-Ween weekend to visit animals hoping to find their forever homes.

The dog days may soon be over for pet retailers that sell dogs and cats in their stores.

The Jacksonville Humane Society took in some of the animals that had to be evacuated from a shelter in Gulfport, Mississippi, ahead of Hurricane Ida.

We are celebrating by sharing your fur-bulous pup pics all day long.

If you’re a dog lover, what’s your favorite breed?

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?

State Farm reports its highest month for the number and amount paid for dog bite claims was last March at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown. Experts believe pets may have picked up on their owners’ stress and anxiety.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – COVID-19 detecting dogs are being trained in North Florida, and they may have a future with the Transportation Security Administration. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is one of the lawmakers asking for more information about using canines in airports to detect COVID-19. Scott and U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., on Monday announced the Fly Safe Canine COVID Detection Act. It directs the TSA to conduct a feasibility study on the use of canines to screen travelers at airports for COVID-19. We asked him what he thinks about the Senate bill on using canines in airports and how it could work.

All rights reserved)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Winter blues got you feeling down? We have an event that will warm you right up! The Jacksonville Humane Society is hosting free pet adoptions on Saturday, Jan. 16 - Monday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.All animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Click here for more details on hours of operation, available pets, and any other additional information. Jacksonville Humane Society: 904-725-8766 -- Additional fees may apply -- 8464 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216In case you haven't heard...👂 📣 All pet adoptions will be FREE in honor of our "Warm the Winter Blues" free adoption... Posted by The Jacksonville Humane Society on Thursday, January 7, 2021

Published: November 26, 2020, 10:40 am Updated: November 30, 2020, 11:14 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Great update: 149 animals have new homes after the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) hosted a Black Friday event offering free adoptions. JHS told News4Jax that 92 cats and 57 dogs were adopted from Nov. 27 through Nov. 29. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Those interested in viewing JHS’ adoptable pets can visit www.jaxhumane.org. Visitors to can also help the pets in our community by bringing a bag of dog or cat food as a donation. For more information, visit www.

We found the following 11 photos from Getty Images, and we thought they were worth a share. (Getty Images)Pierre, a 5-year-old basset hound, apparently is a loyal fan of then-President Johnson -- and was happy to pose with a campaign button. (Getty Images)A dog wears a campaign sticker for Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden during a campaign stop at the Buttercup diner on March 3, 2020 in Oakland, California. This photo was taken in front of the White House as the pups wore campaign buttons for Lyndon B. Johnson for President. (Getty Images)In Honolulu, Hawaiian women are seen casting their votes during a presidential election -- and even a dog doesn't dare peek.

The Nassau Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. “The shelters become full very quickly.”Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. He along with 20 other pups were of 300 dogs rescued from a crumbling Puerto Rico shelter that has more than 800 dogs.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A Jacksonville veteran is pleading to get his dogs back after learning his canine companions, which were missing, had been adopted. William Ptak said his 5-year-old French poodle named Mignon and his 9-month-old Pitbull mix named Cerbere are his whole world. Im still looking for the dogs.William Ptak's French poodle named Mignon (Special to WJXT)Ptak searched local shelters and the Jacksonville Humane Society but was unsuccessful at finding his dogs. Ptak returned to the Humane Society and learned two different families adopted his dogs. The Humane Society said it only holds stray animals for seven days.

A North Carolina family’s pug may be the first dog in the United States to test positive for the coronavirus, according to researchers. Three members of the McClean family -- Sam McClean, wife Heather and their son, Ben -- contracted COVID-19 last month. He is believed to be the first dog in the country to test positive for the virus, according to the university. Federal officials announced last week that two cats tested positive for the novel coronavirus in New York. Two dogs under quarantine in Hong Kong also tested positive for the virus, according to officials there.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If you're looking for something good, greasy or just plain gross, we found it all in this week's Restaurant Report. Two restaurants were found with platefuls of violations. At the Crafty Crab on 103rd Street in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Jacksonville's Westside, according to state regulators' records, nine live roaches were spotted inside the restaurant. After three follow-up inspections, the Crafty Crab fixed all the problems and reopened with a perfect report. More were found throughout the kitchen during each follow-up inspection, according to state records.

Mother's Day celebrations have became a little more fun with the creation of National Dog Mom's Day.