Nassau County seeks to ban commercial sale of dogs, cats, rabbitsThe Nassau County Board of Commissioners is considering an ordinance that would ban the commercial sale of dogs, cats and rabbits, allowing only exceptions for animal she...
Kitten rescued from storm drain thanks to St. Johns County Fire RescueSt. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel on Saturday rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
Take this quiz and we’ll guess what kind of pet you haveIn this highly scientific quiz (😉), we’re betting we’ve got a fair shot at guessing what kind of animal you have as a pet.
Greyhound racing ban faces revised lawsuit in FloridaAn industry group has filed a revised lawsuit to continue fighting a measure that is poised to end greyhound racing at Florida tracks.
Changes to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens as it ReopensThe Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will reopen to members today-- and to the public tomorrow. But you can't just show up and buy tickets at the entrance like you used to ...
Federally protected sea turtles begin nesting in Georgia A protected sea turtles species in Georgia started their nesting season.
Service Animals During the PandemicIn these uncertain times – Many of us look to our four-legged helpers for stability and companionship. For those who rely on service dogs – the animals can bring an added...
Jacksonville Zoo's Protections from CoronavirusNadia, a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York became the first of her kind to test positive for the coronavirus. The 4-year-old female Malayan tiger tested positive after...
Jacksonville Humane Society one of few shelters still taking in stray animalsThe shelter says this is the perfect time to foster or adopt a furry friend.
Big cats aplenty, but Jacksonville’s Catty Shack Ranch is far removed from ‘Tiger King’For those asking the questions, and many people have since ‘Tiger King’ was released on March 20, just how different are most of the facilities shown in that series and o...
Man’s best workout partner: 5 exercises to do with your dog while stuck at homeIt’s pretty well known by now that with more people working from home in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, they are having to juggle work with trying to keep children...
Doctor Dedicated to Ending Rhino Poaching Fears Coronavirus Lockdown Could Mean Disaster for Endangered Animal
Busch is giving 3 months’ worth of beer to people who adopt or foster a dog during coronavirus crisis Busch Beer is offering a three months' supply of its beer to 500 people who adopt or foster a dog from Midwest Animal Rescue in Minnesota.
Catty Shack Ranch to Hold Virtual Night FeedingsCatty Shack Ranch is home to nearly 40 lions, tigers and other exotic animals, and they have big appetites. The sanctuary is also self-funded, so it's trying to figure ou...
The bolt of joy we all need in our lives right now: Penguins running free in aquariumsSafe to say, many of us are feeling pretty down and out during this current coronavirus pandemic, but there have been some glimmers of joy to come from all of this, and o...
Reward more than $50K in cases of Florida dolphins shot, stabbedAfter two dolphins were recently found dead in Florida, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering up to a $54,000 reward for more information...
Dinosauria Exhibit at the Jacksonville ZooSome pre-historic creatures have made their way to Jacksonville Zoo. They're part of the zoo's "Dinosauria" exhibit...which is open to the public starting tomorrow. Joini...
Jacksonville farm offers ‘Goat Yoga’ classesYou have goat to be kidding me! Animal lovers in Jacksonville can now workout and pet goats at the same time!
Florida Senate targets bear poaching, shark finning, invasive speciesFlorida is getting closer to imposing stiffer fines for bear poaching and expanding rules against shark “finning.”
Watch Michael Bublé serenade a group of gorillas in this adorable videoThere is one thing that middle-aged moms and gorillas have in common: they both love the soothing sound of crooner Michael Bublé's voice.
Moo-ving in? Cows graze Jacksonville homeowners’ yardsCattle took over a Northside subdivision near First Coast High School on Wednesday.
A pigeon that can’t fly befriended a puppy that can’t walk Meet Herman and Lundy, recent cuddle buddies and rescue animals.
National Make a Friend Day doubles as training for newest dogs at K9s for WarriorsService dogs-in-training at K9s for Warriors on Tuesday met students from Fletcher High School’s Interact Club, which has helped sponsor 15 dogs over the last few years.
Local Teenager to Compete in Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowYou might call one local teenager a home grown 'dog whisperer' and next week - Zoe Keffer and her dog Lux will be heading to New York City to compete in the Westminster K...
What You Need to Know about Rhesus MonkeysThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is warning people in Northeast Florida: be on the lookout for these monkeys. Rhesus monkeys can carry Herpes B--- w...
The ‘world’s worst cat’ has been adopted!Despite the odds, the "World's Worst Cat" has just been adopted into a loving family.
Adorable Alert! Zoo Miami welcomes first meerkat pupsFor the first time in its history, meerkats have been born and are being successfully raised at Zoo Miami!
National video campaign for kids to feature Catty ShackCatty Shack Ranch, a rescue shelter for big cats on Jacksonville's Northside, will be featured in an upcoming national Sunday school series called “Explore the Bible on L...
Radar returns? Hawks spotted on News4Jax towerRadar, the beloved baby red-tailed hawk that hatched near our News4Jax tower last spring, might be back.
Orange Park animal store offering $1K reward for dogs purchased fraudulentlyEmployees at BFF Puppies in the Orange Park Mall are hoping for the safe return of two puppies that they said ended up in the wrong hands.
Florida lawmakers hope to increase penalties for bear poachingCracking down on bear poaching is the focus of a bill that passed through its final House committee Thursday morning.
Florida brewery features dogs up for adoption on beer cans4 packs and cases are available exclusively at Motorworks Brewing with proceeds going to support Shelter Manatee.
A terminally ill rescue dog became a police K-9 for a day Police in Pasco, Washington, turned a rescue pup with an inoperable tumor into a dashing police K9.
Domestic abusers could lose contact with petsVictims of domestic violence could request that judges temporarily prevent abusers from having contact with pets, under a bill approved Tuesday by a House panel.
Clay County using facial recognition to help reunited lost pets with ownersClay County Animal Services is partnering with Finding Rover to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
‘Baby Yoda Cat’ goes viral for resemblance to adorable Star Wars character"Baby Yoda Cat" has gone viral over adorable ears.
A Georgia family found an owl hiding in their Christmas tree A Georgia family got a special holiday surprise last week after finding an owl hiding inside their Christmas tree.
Manatee released after receiving care at Jacksonville ZooA female manatee that had been at Jacksonville Zoo’s Critical Care Center since mid-March was returned to Florida waters Wednesday morning.
