1 day agoGrinch completes community service at pet adoption eventThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with the Flagler Humane Society to host the Santa Paws Food Drive and Adoption Event on Tuesday.
2 days agoDog park on ice Sunday to benefit Jacksonville Humane SocietyInaugural dog park on ice at Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex will benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society.
Memorial service to be held for retired Marine Corps K-9The public is invited to attend a service with full military honors for retired United States Marine Corps K-9 working dog Sgt. Ellie T233.
Jacksonville Zoo manatee release postponed because of injuryBriarRose, a manatee treated at the Jacksonville Zoo since March, is being released back to Florida waters today.
As manatees migrate, rescuers ready to step inManatee rescues are in the news as the mammals migrate for warmer waters.
We dare you not to laugh: Pig chases reporter on live TVThe anchor could not hold back his amusement at the sight of this hilarious and unexpected live shot.
Florida wild turkeys: Conservation success story face pressures againTurkeys have a long, rich history in the Sunshine State and are a recent conservation success story.
Ask the Vet: Ensuring pet safety during ThanksgivingThanksgiving is just days away, and we all want to include our pets in the festivities during the holidays.
Trump honors Conan the hero dog at White HousePresident Donald Trump recognized Conan, the hero dog who was injured during a raid which led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, at the White House on Mond...
State seeks to scuttle greyhound lawsuitAttorney General Ashley Moody, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration have asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit challenging a 2018 constitutional amendment that ...
Proposal would provide immunity for treating injured police dogsParamedics and emergency medical technicians would be immune from criminal and civil liabilities when treating an injured police canine, under a bill filed Friday.
FWC and Jacksonville Zoo team up to protect Florida batsThe Jacksonville Zoo is working with Florida Fish and Wildlife to protect bats in Florida.
Bus driver, his dog diagnosed with same type of cancer weeks apartA Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus driver and his best friend, a rescue dog, were recently diagnosed with the same type of cancer just weeks apart.
Jacksonville Zoo offering free admission for kids in NovemberIt's "Kids Free November" at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens!
K9s for Warriors hopes expansion will shorten wait time for veteransK9s for Warriors is expanding with the hope of shortening the time veterans spend on its waitlist.
FWC busts wildlife trafficking ring smuggling thousands of turtlesTwo Florida men have been charged for poaching thousands of turtles from the wild and selling them illegally, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ...
Senator seeks to protect dogs during bad weatherPeople who leave dogs outside and unattended during freezing temperatures or other severe weather could face up to a year in jail or a fine of up to $5,000, under a measu...
'One in a million' yellow cardinal spotted in FloridaAn extremely rare yellow cardinal was spotted and photographed in Port St. Lucie on Saturday.
Florida wildlife officials look to address bear population without huntUnder a proposed new management plan, Florida wildlife officials are not recommending the state hold another bear hunt.
State eyes bear management strategiesTechniques to manage Florida's black bear population over the next decade, including the possibility of regulated hunting, are outlined in the draft of an updated 10-year...
Pit Sisters dog rescue shuts down, citing financial troublesPit Sisters, a Northeast Florida-based animal rescue group, is shutting down its operation after eight years, citing financial problems and a range of other issues.
Campus minister blesses therapy dogs at UNFFor the first time, the University of North Florida hosted a Blessing of the Companion Animals.
River otter pups to make debut at Jacksonville Zoo SaturdayFour giant river otter pups will make their public debut at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The three females and one male are the first of the endangered species to be...
State panel reins in elephant ridesA state panel Thursday approved new rules for elephant rides in Florida, including adding fencing requirements after rides have been offered within makeshift barriers suc...
Passing resemblance: Gardner Minshew kitten look-alike up for adoptionIt didn’t take long for Jaguars fans to fall in love with Gardner Minshew. The same is true of a kitten that bears a passing resemblance to Jacksonville’s rookie quarterb...
Jacksonville man says he was attacked by neighbor's dogsA Jacksonville man continued to recover Thursday after he said he was attacked by his neighbor's dogs on Crystal Street in the Mixon Town area.
21st Annual Toast to the Animals set for SaturdayThe Jacksonville Humane Society would like everyone to the 21st Toast to the Animals, an annual fundraising event to benefit its medical fund.
District expands efforts to target pythonsThe South Florida Water Management District Governing Board agreed Thursday to double its number of hunters who are trying to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons.
Nassau Humane rescues some of 97 dogs saved in Bahamas homeThe viral story of a woman in the Bahamas who rescued 97 dogs in her home during Hurricane Dorian now has a local twist.
Florida middle schooler smuggles bearded dragon into schoolA Florida student had some explaining to do Monday after smuggling her bearded dragon into school.
'Nassau helping Nassau': Shelter's relief efforts go beyond animalsOne Northeast Florida organization launched an effort, "Nassau helping Nassau," to help both people and animals across the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
State could step in to protect Key deerFlorida will use state rules to protect Key deer if the animals are removed from the federal endangered species list, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Ex...
LIST: 4 tips to prepare pets for a hurricaneA nonprofit animal clinic in Northeast Florida offers four tips to prepare pets for a hurricane.
Diamondback rattlesnake removed from Middleburg backyardA Middleburg family had quite the scare when they spotted a quite large rattlesnake in their backyard.
Rubio asks Florida to protect Key deerU.S. Sen. Marco Rubio wants the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to step in to protect Key deer, now that the federal government may remove the iconic crea...
Florida wildlife officials release guidelines on handling turtlesThe Florida Fish and Wildlife have some guidelines on what to do to help sea turtles.
Anaconda owners tangle with stateGov. Ron DeSantis appeared in South Florida this week to tout efforts to rid the Everglades of damaging pythons.
DeSantis takes aim at pythonsPythons, a problem throughout the Florida Everglades after being released into the wild, are now game for hunters in state parks.
Vet tech posts urgent need for help after momma duck hit by car on I-295A veterinary technician with the Exotic Bird Hospital in Jacksonville posted an urgent message online after a momma duck was hit by a car on I-295.
Jacksonville 'Pop-Up Cat Café' offers coffee, cats up for adoptionThe Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is hosting a pop-up cat café event at the adoption center in hopes of finding cats furever homes.
Nearly 400 dogs, cats find furever homes during Mega Pet Adoption eventMore than 380 dogs and cats found homes this weekend at the Mega Pet Adoption Event this weekend, The Jacksonville Humane Society said.
Florida Urgent Rescue evacuates pets before Barry makes landfallPhotos show a Jacksonville-area group helping animals along the Gulf Coast before Barry made landfall.
SeaWorld Orlando welcomes new 150-pound walrus calfSeaWorld in Orlando is welcoming a new 150-pound female Pacific walrus. She was born on July 3 to mother Kaboodle and father Garfield.
Military working dog retires during ceremony at Naval Station MayportA Naval Station Mayport military working dog retired Thursday.
Sloths exhibit coming to St. Augustine Alligator FarmThe St. Augustine Alligator Farm is adding a two-toed sloths exhibit!