These animals once were the pets of someone who either abandoned or could no longer care for them. But they were lucky enough to end up at the steps of the Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort shelter in Ruskin. ...more

December 16, 2009

Almost everyone's heard of Toys for Tots. But how about Presents for Pups? ...more

December 16, 2009

A 72-year-old Tampa woman will face 80 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty after dogs and cats were seized from her home Wednesday, investigators say. ...more

December 10, 2009

Effective Dec. 2, 2009. ...more

December 2, 2009

Each pet on this page once belonged to someone who either abandoned or could no longer care for it. ...more

November 11, 2009

If you've cared for an elderly dog or cat, you know it's a bittersweet labor of love. ...more

November 8, 2009

Three-year-old Jasmine had a rough start. The spunky black-and-white pit bull was kept in a small crate on a second-floor balcony for most of her life. She escaped one day but fell over the balcony, hanging from her leash. ...more

November 1, 2009

Paws in the Park, a fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit group Spay Pasco, was held Saturday at San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main St. ...more

September 30, 2009

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March 23, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Cathy Edmisten was so happy she danced a jig near a nurse's station. ...more

March 22, 2009