If your family has ever lost a pet, you know it's an agonizing experience. No matter how careful you are, the unexpected happens: A dog gets spooked and takes off through an open door. A cat disappears on moving day. A storm devastates a neighborhood. ...more

May 7, 2008

A nationally known doo-wop group will bring a combined 160 years of musical experience to an event benefiting Florida Boxer Rescue. ...more

February 9, 2008

It was Nov. 3, 2007, the day of the Pet Adoption Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Pet rescue and adoption groups from throughout the Bay area come together at such expos in the hopes of finding responsible owners for animals that need good homes. ...more

January 30, 2008

the 8-year-old green-wing macaw muttered to himself and cowered in the back of his cage. He squawked loudly and paced when anyone came near. His aggressive behavior made it difficult to handle him. ...more

December 25, 2007

Bird trainer Jennifer Klosowski remembers what Rebel was like when he first arrived – the 8-year-old green-wing macaw, muttered to himself and cowered in the back of his cage. He squawked loudly and paced when anyone came near. His aggressive behavior made it difficult to handle him. ...more

December 21, 2007

Pasco County might adopt a tougher animal-control ordinance, if residents and county commissioners agree with proposed changes to the county's existing ordinance. ...more

November 3, 2007

Stephen Colbert has announced his candidacy for president on 'The Colbert Report,' tossing his satirical hat into the ring of an already crowded race. ...more

October 18, 2007