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Rabid cat terrorizes Central Florida neighborhood, bites 5 people and a puppy
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (638+ words) POLK COUNTY, Fla. " Deputies in Polk County said a stray cat that attacked five people and a puppy has tested positive for rabies. The animal attacks happened in the Glen Road area north Lakeland during the first week of June…...
Volusia County: Think twice before rescuing outdoor kittens
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (240+ words) 3 week old kitten VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. " Volusia County Animal Services is reminding residents to think twice before picking up young kittens found outdoors. County officials said mother cats are often nearby and still caring for their kittens, even if they…...
Inmates foster puppies and kittens in innovative Florida program
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (248+ words) BUNNELL, Fla. " Eleven puppies have moved into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility as part of a Flagler County Sheriff's Office program aimed at helping inmates and shelter animals. The puppies came from the Flagler Humane Society and are…...
Seminole County Animal Services seeks towel donations for shelter pets
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (81+ words) SANFORD, Fla. " Seminole County Animal Services is asking the community to donate towels for shelter pets. The shelter said its towel supply is running low and that donations help keep animals clean, comfortable and cared for. New and gently used…...
15-year-old pets needing adoption via Chewy
1+ week, 4+ day ago (117+ words) WFTV 15-year-old pets needing adoption via Chewy Image 0 of 7 Mikey Mizzi the Tampa Bay Rays good luck charm Pulse nightclub shooting victims: Remembering the 49 lives lost in Orlando Aston Martin Tower coming to Daytona Beach Shores Pulse Nightclub artifacts seen…...
Jury: Company must pay $808 K after cat's death from pet food tainted by bird flu
2+ week, 6+ day ago (424+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. " An Oregon man whose cat died after eating pet food tainted with bird flu was awarded some scratch last week. A 12-person jury in Multnomah County ruled that Tim Hanson, of Portland, was entitled to damages after his…...
Adopt a pet for free at Escambia County's Petpalooza event
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (184+ words) ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. " Escambia County Animal Welfare is hosting a free public pet adoption event this weekend. "Petpalooza" will be held from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Saturday, May 16, at the Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. The event…...
Why some health professionals are recommending pet ownership for better health
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (779+ words) Research suggests that pet ownership is associated with higher life satisfaction, with some studies estimating its impact as comparable to that of a substantial increase in income. According to the paper The Value of Pets by Michael W. Gmeiner and Adelina…...
Rabies alert issued in Lake County after rabid cat found in Tavares
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) LAKE COUNTY, Fla. " Florida Department of Health officials issued a 60-day rabies alert in part of Lake County after a cat captured in Tavares tested positive for rabies. Health officials said the cat was captured April 22 near Wood Avenue, and…...
Flagler County inmates find healing and recovery by fostering homeless kittens
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (171+ words) FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. " A new program inside the Flagler County jail is looking to help inmates find rehabilitation through animal care. Female inmates who qualify can now help provide foster care to homeless kittens. The program, in collaboration with the…...