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all about animals Oct 25

New Pets In The New Normal: Tips for Handling Pets' Anxiety During the Pandemic

For these pets, being left alone in a quiet house for most of the day is a new – and potentially frightening – experience. Here are some tips to help new pets avoid a case of the back to n...

Florida Oct 21

Rare Two-Headed Snake Found at Florida Home
sharks Oct 12

Hammerhead Shark Spotted Swimming Off Miami Beach

Florida Sep 24

Florida Wildlife Refuge Taking in 30 Former Circus Elephants

A Florida wildlife sanctuary is building a new 2,500-acre home for former circus elephants
Florida Sep 8

University of Florida Vets Treating Big Gator for Leg Injury

A 38-year-old alligator named Bob is on the mend thanks to a team of veterinarians at the University of Florida
all about animals Aug 17

4 Endangered Grevy's Zebras Born at North Florida Wildlife Refuge

Officials say four endangered Grevy’s zebras have been born at a Florida wildlife refuge
all about animals Aug 13

Hurricane Planning and Pets

It’s that time again, South Florida. While there’s no need to be on high alert at the moment, the tropics have been heating up steadily. Now is the time to work out a hurricane plan &#8211...

Florida Aug 7

Coast Guard Helps Release Two Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Off Florida Keys

Two endangered sea turtles, rehabilitated at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital, were released back to the wild Thursday with the assistance of some of the U.S. Coast Guard staff who participated in each of the reptiles’ initial rescues. “Emma,” a 150-pound female loggerhead sea turtle was rescued in June after she was found floating in the Atl...
Florida Jul 29

Slithery Milestone: 5,000th Python Captured in Florida Everglades

Florida hit another new milestone this week
Florida Jul 27

Long Haul: Dog Lost on South Carolina Highway Found in Miami

A news outlet reports that a pet dog that jumped out of a car window on a South Carolina highway has been found two weeks later nearly 600 miles away
Florida Jul 27

Man Finds Shark Head, Fins Washed Ashore on Florida Beach

A Florida man found something you don’t normally see on the sand: a shark head and two fins that washed ashore this weekend. Dave Schur told NBC affiliate WFLA-TV he saw the objects while walking along a dog beach near the Davis Island area of Tampa. He took photos of the items and sent them to his wife, who...
all about animals Jul 19

Mask Phobia in Dogs

When health officials began urging Americans to use face coverings as a means of slowing the transmission of COVID 19, it took some time to adjust to the sight of our neighbors in masks. Fast forward several months – the recommendation is now a mandate, and the ubiquitous mask is part of what we now call the New Normal. Generally…...
6 in the Mix Jul 17

Clear The Shelters: Pets and COVID-19

Our friends at Miami-Dade Animal Services tell you what to do to help keep your loved ones safe during this trying time
all about animals Jul 10

Clear The Shelters: Cat Safety With Miami-Dade Animal Services

Flora Beal has more on what you need to know if you see a cat out of its home and in the streets as well as some cute cats that need a forever home if you’re looking.
all about animals Jul 3

Helping Pets Cope With Fireworks

While COVID-19 has caused many municipalities to cancel their Fourth of July fireworks displays, we all know how much South Floridians love their backyard fireworks. Animal shelters across the country cite higher lost pet intakes on July 5th than on any other day of the year. For too many dogs and cats, the terror brought on by fireworks can cause&...
all about animals Jun 23

Clear the Shelters With Miami-Dade Animal Services – June 19th

Flora Beal has more on the furry friends you can make part of your family.
Florida Keys Jun 19

Sea Turtle Released in Keys to Join ‘Tour de Turtles' Race

A rare hybrid hawksbill-green sea turtle, rehabilitated at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital, was fitted with a satellite-tracking transmitter and released from a Florida Keys beach Friday to join the Tour de Turtles, a marathon-like “race” that follows the long-distance migration of sea turtles over three months. The annual educational projec...
pets Jun 18

How to Protect Your Pet From Extreme Heat This Summer

Summertime can mean fun, sun and lots of outdoor activities. But higher temperatures also mean higher risks of heatstroke and dehydration for our furry companions.
Florida Keys Jun 17

Massive 12-Foot Crocodile Removed Florida Keys Home

Florida wildlife officials said a 12-foot crocodile was removed from a Florida Keys home. The croc was discovered at a home in Islamorada Tuesday, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said. Officers and a trapper were able to wrangle the croc before it was given a brief check-up, fitted with a GPS locator and relocated to an ...
Florida Jun 11

Florida Man Vows to Catch Alligator Who Allegedly Attacked Rescue Dog

A Florida man says he will not stop until he is able to catch an alligator that allegedly dragged his rescue dog into a body of water and nearly ripped the pup’s leg off. Trent Tweddale says he was walking with his six-year-old rescue dog, Loki, earlier this week near their Wesley Chapel home when the 13-foot gator attacked....

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