Strangers at the door. In costume. Doing tricks. Getting treats. Halloween can be a scary night for pets. Here are some tips from the Humane Society of the United States to make the evening go better: ...more

October 24, 2008

I wonder if the residents of Highlands County are aware that a total stranger can park his or her vehicle in front of your house, come on to your property without your permission and take an animal, and the police will not do a thing about it? Yes, this can and did happen to me. ...more

October 23, 2008

The local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has taken in more than 130 cats and dogs and two guinea pigs affected by Hurricane Ike in mid-September. The animals had no identification or were surrendered by their owners. ...more

October 1, 2008

In the spring of 2007 contaminated pet food killed thousands of cats and dogs in America. "Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine," a new book by Marion Nestle, one of America's leading scholars of food politics, provides a vivid and detailed account of the affair and its aftermath. ...more

September 14, 2008

The ACT Clinic, 1719 W. Lemon St., Tampa, is discounting neuter surgeries for male cats and dogs this month. ...more

September 4, 2008

Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort, a no-kill animal shelter at 1528 27th St. S.E., recently received a donation worth more than $50 from 10-year-old Olivia Thomas. ...more

August 27, 2008

Every single man knows: Walking a dog in the park is a sure babe magnet. Saudi Arabia's Islamic religious police, in their zeal to keep the sexes apart, want to make sure the technique doesn't catch on here. ...more

August 1, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Johnston family lined up early outside Pasco County's Animal Shelter recently to wait for the doors to open at noon, in search of a pup to add to their family. ...more

July 26, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Johnston family lined up early outside Pasco County's Animal Shelter and waited for the doors to open at noon Saturday in search of a pup to add to their family. ...more

July 23, 2008

The Friends of the New Tampa Regional Library will host the second free Chocolate Extravaganza, with candy samples, baked goods and a chocolate fountain. ...more

May 31, 2008