Sam the koala, who gained worldwide fame and sympathy when she was rescued during Australia's devastating wildfires earlier this year, was euthanized Thursday after a veterinarian found that cysts from a disease that is one of the main killers of koalas were inoperable. ...more

August 7, 2009

George is a gray with white short-haired Abby Tabby who is about 3 years old. He's a gentle and sweet boy who loves to take your hand in his paws and bring it to his face for you to pat him. He enjoys the company of other cats. George has been neutered and is current with his shots. He is sponsored by The Little Cats Rescue at (727) 815-0772 and can be seen at their Adoption Center at PetSmart State Road 54 and Little Road. Visit their Web site at www.thelittlecatsrescue.org to see other cats available for adoption. ...more

July 1, 2009

Wildlife officials are looking for a pregnant cougar that escaped into the woods in central Florida while being transferred to a cage. ...more

May 3, 2009

Sam the koala, the most famous furry survivor of Australia's worst-ever wildfires, is healing well thanks to the efforts of caretakers at a rescue shelter, and she even has a new boyfriend. ...more

February 13, 2009

A dog that was trapped under burning debris in a Dunedin house explosion Wednesday is in critical but stable condition today with burns, respiratory trouble and possible internal blast injuries. ...more

February 12, 2009

A dog that was trapped under burning debris in a Dunedin house explosion Wednesday is in critical but stable condition today. ...more

February 12, 2009

The koala moved gingerly on scorched paws, crossing the blackened landscape as the fire patrol passed. Clearly in pain, the animal stopped when it saw firefighter David Tree following behind. ...more

February 10, 2009

Kaiser, the 4-year-old male Basenji who scooted away from his Seminole Heights home during a recent burglary, is back safely, owner Lauren Lewis said. ...more

January 30, 2009

West Pasco residents can root for a local canine to become top dog in a nationwide online photo contest. Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who calls New Port Richey home, is one of 20 finalists from among 700 dog photos submitted to the USA Today online contest, owner Patricia Patterson explains. ...more

December 16, 2008

Man's best friend and other friendly pets are invited to join Santa Claus for a fundraiser benefitting the SPCA Suncoast Shelter, a nonprofit organization supported entirely through private donations. ...more

December 13, 2008