Sheila and Michael Brewer are accustomed to rescuing cats, dogs and unwanted farm animals – but not a reptile so big they don't have a dog crate large enough for it. But that's what happened last Thursday when they came across a 4-foot iguana sunning itself outside a medical building in Pinellas Park. The Brewers were in Pinellas checking out possible foster homes for their rescued animals. ...more

October 20, 2009

An Odessa woman was arrested on two counts of cruelty to animals after she left her dogs in a car during the heat of the day for at least 45 minutes, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

August 4, 2009

Saturday's Pet Adoption Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds found new homes for 406 animals, officials said. Visitors snapped up the 16 dogs and 10 cats from Hillsborough County Animal Services. Other animals were brought to the expo by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and various other rescue groups, including Little Miracles Rabbit Rescue and Sir Snuffy's Hedgehog Sanctuary, both of which had animals who found new homes, said animal services spokeswoman Marti Ryan. ...more

April 26, 2009

Join the ASPCA in this campaign for animals. ...more

April 23, 2009

Martha Murray says officials of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast officials were barking up the wrong tree in her surprise dismissal as executive director. SPCA board members say they wish Murray well, but call interim Executive Director Gail Armstrong a "visionary leader" in a press release. ...more

March 18, 2009

Some dogs are lucky enough to make it to a no-kill shelter after being abandoned. ...more

March 9, 2009

Hernando County Animal Services (HCAS) is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and closed Saturday and Sunday. Call them at 796-5062, they are located at 19450 Oliver St., Brooksville. Visit their Web site at www.hernandocounty.us/code/animal/index.asp. ...more

March 1, 2009

The first 10 from a group of dogs rescued from a North Carolina puppy mill this month are going up for adoption today at the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay. The poodles and Pomeranians won't be heading out any time soon. Rather, prospective owners are invited to fill out adoption paperwork, according to the SPCA Tampa Bay's Web site. ...more

February 18, 2009

A Pennsylvania dog groomer has been ordered to stand trial on animal cruelty charges for selling "gothic kittens" with ear, neck and tail piercings. ...more

February 18, 2009

This furry feline, named Bubba, was a stray. Bubba has big golden eyes and a long, soft coat. He has been neutered, is current with his shots and has an ID microchip implant. Stop by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, or call (727) 849-1048 and introduce yourself to him or one of the other animals the shelter has available for adoption. ...more

February 7, 2009