PETS

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.

Two years ago, my 1-year-old puppy almost died from sago palm poisoning. I'm sharing my family's story — and what I've learned since — hoping you won't have to go through the same ordeal.

A feral cat on the south end of St. Simons Island tested positive for rabies after acting aggressively toward a family dog on Tuesday, according to the Glynn County Health Department. The dog is up to date on rabies vaccinations and was taken to a local veterinarian for treatment.

Hungary’s military has found a new mission in life for a talented dog who was rescued from abusive owners.

A dog shot in the face in Flagler County in April has found a new "leash" on life thanks to a member of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

We want to help you keep your pets safe and sound. We want to help you protect them from danger, but we also want to give you expert advice to help keep them comfy and cozy at home. That’s where Consumer Reports comes in.

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The Jacksonville Humane Society has been selected to appear on a national television show called “Shelter Me.”

If your kids are looking for a way to share their love, the Jacksonville Humane Society and nonprofit Petco Love have an idea for you this Saturday.

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.

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.

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

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.

The retailer says it had a "record Christmas" which saw it groom 5,500 dogs on Christmas Eve alone.

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.

Scientists are studying a program that uses both forms of therapy, virtually, for patients struggling with hearing loss.

Calling all pet owners: Would you know what to do if your animal got hurt after your regular veterinarian’s office was closed?

With New Year’s Eve coming up, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. And while it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

After natural disasters like this, animal shelters usually become even more overwhelmed.

The battle over pet stores is heating up in the state Capitol with two competing bills up for consideration, but as the Humane Society warns, one is a Trojan horse.

Which pet names were the most popular or trended the highest in 2021?

Now that Christmas is around the corner, there may be another rush to add a Fluffy or Fido to the family. But there are a few things you should think about before gifting a pet this season.

We all love spoiling our pets, and amid the spoiling we do to ourselves on Thanksgiving with all the delicious food, some of us consider doing the same for our pets.

Is your young student not interesting in reading? Or maybe they don’t have the confidence to read out loud in class? Having your child read to pets might help change that.

Pet owners can get free vaccines for their dogs or cats, while also getting a free COVID-19 vaccine, booster and/or flu vaccine.

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.

When a survivor realizes it’s time to escape an abusive relationship, sometimes they will hesitate because they don’t want to abandon or endanger their beloved pet.

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

The men and women who work for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will find some welcome relief from the stress and anxiety that come with the job -- thanks to a newly “hired” co-worker.

Are you a dog lover who has struggled to return to the office, now that you’ve spent the past year or so around the house more often for your furry friend?

If your family is feeling one fur-baby short these days, the Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services are ready to help.

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.

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.

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.

After losing her dog two years earlier, a Pennsylvania woman was yearning to find a new puppy for her and her two sons to play with.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

Animal Care & Protective Services is celebrating the 4th of July with free adoptions on all dogs and cats one year and older.

As people begin to return to the office, it may be a difficult transition for pets and their owners. NPR's Rachel Martin got some tips from veterinarian Douglas Kratt.

Can your pets be art? A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions. Anna Werner reports.