Henry, a standard poodle rescued last year from a filthy garage, has left the Hillsborough County animal shelter and gone home with his new owner. ...more

March 4, 2009

Bloat, or gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV), is a serious health risk for many dogs, but few know anything about it. ...more

January 19, 2009

"The World's Fattest Pets and Me." That was the name of a recent television broadcast by the English comedian and broadcaster, Mark Dolan. Dolan literally traveled to several cities around the world in search of the world's fattest pet. I was dismayed to learn that his first stops were here in America. Not that I am unaware of the fact that many American pets are grossly overweight, but this brought home how prevalent it is. ...more

June 8, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

May 28, 2008