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PETS & ANIMALS


The reward was increased $8,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible
31 minutes ago

‘He was in really bad shape’: Jacksonville woman who found emaciated Great Dane described his condition

Read full article: ‘He was in really bad shape’: Jacksonville woman who found emaciated Great Dane described his condition
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22 hours ago

Reward increased for finding those responsible for emaciated Great Dane found in Jacksonville

Read full article: Reward increased for finding those responsible for emaciated Great Dane found in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Humane Society
1 day ago

Top Dog: Jacksonville Humane Society named best pet services in 2025 JAXBest contest

Read full article: Top Dog: Jacksonville Humane Society named best pet services in 2025 JAXBest contest
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Emaciated Great Dane named Miracle found in Jacksonville, community urged to help find person responsible

Read full article: Emaciated Great Dane named Miracle found in Jacksonville, community urged to help find person responsible

A Good Samaritan discovered a severely emaciated Great Dane curled up on the side of the road. The dog’s desperate condition sparked an outpouring of support on social media, with the community begging for someone to save him.

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2 days ago

Passion 4 Pets: Ozzie is rocking his way to a furever home.

Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Ozzie is rocking his way to a furever home.

Ozzie has been working on his obedience skills and is a very well trained boy!

Jacksonville Humane Society
2 days ago

Can you help them? Jacksonville Humane Society seeks foster homes for 80+ kittens

Read full article: Can you help them? Jacksonville Humane Society seeks foster homes for 80+ kittens

The Jacksonville Humane Society is flooded with kittens this fall and is asking the community to foster more than 80 kittens in need of homes.

K-9 Jade and handler Deputy Kevin Bailey debuted during Tuesday's Columbia County School Board meeting.

New Columbia County K-9 serving school district makes debut by doing demo with handler at School Board meeting

Read full article: New Columbia County K-9 serving school district makes debut by doing demo with handler at School Board meeting

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Jade and her handler, Deputy Kevin Bailey, made their debut at the most recent School Board meeting on Tuesday with a demonstration of their skills.

The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia rescued 80 dogs from a home.

Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs it rescued from home

Read full article: Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs it rescued from home

The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs that were rescued from a home.

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Pawsing for Pets: Meredith needs a furever home

Read full article: Pawsing for Pets: Meredith needs a furever home

5 year old potato of joy

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Veterinarian says preparation is key to keep pets safe during emergencies

Read full article: Veterinarian says preparation is key to keep pets safe during emergencies

Even as hurricane season inches closer to an end, emergency veterinarians warn that disasters can strike without warning, and preparation can make all the difference for pet owners.

Furbaby from South Georgia Equine Rescue needs furever home

Maybelle needs a couch buddy

Read full article: Maybelle needs a couch buddy

Furbaby from South Georgia Equine Rescue needs furever home

Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) and the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS)

City of Jacksonville unveils new ‘dating-style’ app to connect people with pets available for adoption

Read full article: City of Jacksonville unveils new ‘dating-style’ app to connect people with pets available for adoption

The city of Jacksonville will unveil on Tuesday a new app that aims to connect people with pets up for adoption at the Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS).

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Pet Blessings at St. John’s Cathedral

Read full article: Pet Blessings at St. John’s Cathedral

Pets of any kind are blessed in honor of St. Francis

FEATURES


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Voices of the 904 Ep. 5 - Multi-hyphenate artist cements his imprint on Jacksonville with a message meant to inspire

Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 5 - Multi-hyphenate artist cements his imprint on Jacksonville with a message meant to inspire
Positively JAX
23 hours ago

Nominate a person, project, or organization to win our ‘Positively JAX’ award

Read full article: Nominate a person, project, or organization to win our ‘Positively JAX’ award
River City Guide: Funtastic fall festivities around Jacksonville this weekend!
2 days ago

🔒River City Guide: Fall into fun with all the local Northeast Florida events from Nov. 3- Nov. 9

Read full article: 🔒River City Guide: Fall into fun with all the local Northeast Florida events from Nov. 3- Nov. 9
Trick or treat

How to check if any sex offenders, sexual predators live along your trick-or-treating route

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Elvis Pawsley ain’t nothin’ but a houndog

Read full article: Elvis Pawsley ain’t nothin’ but a houndog

Meet the hound dog of your dreams — Elvis Pawsley! This one-year-old “Certified Hound Dog” is equal parts heartthrob and goofball, ready to charm his way into your life with tail wags, snuggles, and his signature “Love Me Drooly” smile. He’s cuddly, affectionate, and always up for a good time whether it’s car rides, toy hoarding, or serenading you with a dramatic solo bark. Elvis Pawsley is great with other dogs, does well with cats once the introductions are over, and is already house-trained, sleeping through the night like a true dreamboat. While his leash manners lean more rock ‘n’ roll than refined, and he’s still working on basic commands and crate training, this blue suede sweetheart makes up for it with a gentle nature, playful spirit, and a smile that could melt even the coldest auditoriums.

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Passion 4 Pets: Fur Sisters, foster based animal rescue.

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Passion 4 Pets special featuring Fur Sisters Rescue

St. Augustine furbaby needs furever home
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Pawsing 4 Pets: Blubber is excited to find a new home

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Furbaby searching for his furever home!

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Florida woman punches alligator to save dog

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A Florida woman fended off an alligator that was trying to attack her dog.

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Pawsing 4 Pets: Chief is a senior sweetie that wants to spend his golden years with you

Read full article: Pawsing 4 Pets: Chief is a senior sweetie that wants to spend his golden years with you

Chief is an 11-year-old sweetie who is full of life is still full of life and in need of a new home .

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Florida man, dog survive encounter with wild boar that crashed through glass door, refused to leave home

Read full article: Florida man, dog survive encounter with wild boar that crashed through glass door, refused to leave home

A Florida man faced a 300-pound wild boar after it crashed through his sliding glass door and attacked his dog.

High-speed internet provider Sparklight® is hosting a Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive to benefit the Humane Society of Camden County (HSCC).

Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive to support Humane Society of Camden County

Read full article: Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive to support Humane Society of Camden County

Donations are being collected weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), now through Friday, Sept. 19, at Sparklight’s retail location at 220 E. King Ave. in Kingsland.

Autobody shop owner spent hours working to free tiny kitten from SUV

Kitten trapped in SUV’s inner workings survives 100-mile road trip

Read full article: Kitten trapped in SUV’s inner workings survives 100-mile road trip

A kitten survived a 100-mile California road trip stuck somewhere inside the inner workings of a Range Rover before an autobody shop owner spent hours working to free the tiny kitten.

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Vet warns Labor Day food staples, beach trip could send your pup to the ER

Read full article: Vet warns Labor Day food staples, beach trip could send your pup to the ER

Pet owners, beware this holiday weekend! Your meal or your trip to the beach with your dog could end up sending your pooch to the emergency room for an expensive surgery.

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Passion 4 Pets: South Georgia Equine Rescue helping animals both big and small

Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: South Georgia Equine Rescue helping animals both big and small

South Georgia Equine Rescue was established to help horses in need of a place to heal, but over time it has grown for many different species to find a safe haven. Dogs and puppies have been the rescue’s biggest in take in the last five years, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up.

From Left to Right: Maui Lei had a day of beauty and has come home to play with her babies. Happy National Dog Day to all our babies! 😘🐶; For National Dog Day. This is Asia (PhotoMom); Waylon is a rescue from Dallas Texas. Loving his Florida home now (Cathie)

🐶National Dog Day: Show off your precious pups on SnapJAX

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It's National Dog Day, and we want to see photos from SnapJAX users pouring in of their adorable pups!

Volunteers describe unsanitary conditions to commissioners, who counter that shelter staff ‘do a very, very good job’

Volunteers, county officials spar over conditions at Nassau County Animal Services shelter

Read full article: Volunteers, county officials spar over conditions at Nassau County Animal Services shelter

Volunteers in Nassau County are calling on county leaders to step in and make changes at the county’s animal shelter. They say it’s short-staffed, not being cleaned properly, and some animals are going without care.

Dog enjoying a sip of water in the hot temps

Celebrating seniors: Jax Humane waiving adoption fees for senior pets, plus free adoptions for anyone 62 or older

Read full article: Celebrating seniors: Jax Humane waiving adoption fees for senior pets, plus free adoptions for anyone 62 or older

In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society will be offering free adoptions for all seniors 62 and up on Thursday. And adoption fees for senior pets will be waived for all adopters.

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Pawsing 4 Pets: Great Scott! Marty McFly needs a furever home

Read full article: Pawsing 4 Pets: Great Scott! Marty McFly needs a furever home

This 8-month-old bundle of bouncy energy is going places—and he’s hoping his next stop is your home!

Mann Mann is a staff favorite at ACPS with lots rooting for him to get a loving home.

Volunteer with ACPS launches #904Challenge to get more animals adopted from overcrowded shelter

Read full article: Volunteer with ACPS launches #904Challenge to get more animals adopted from overcrowded shelter

Tessa Bullock, a volunteer with Animal Care and Protective Services in Jacksonville, launched the #904Challenge on Sunday to get more eyes on their shelter animals.

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Players Championship hosts adoption weekend at Jacksonville Humane Society

Read full article: Players Championship hosts adoption weekend at Jacksonville Humane Society

THE PLAYERS Championship is hosting an adoption weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Jacksonville Humane Society

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Adorable Pongo needs a furever home

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Hound puppy needs a home

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Dreamsicle needs a dream furever home

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3 month old kitten needs to be adopted

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Passion 4 Pets: Athena is sniffing around for a Furever home

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Athena, a lovable 5-year-old female dog is available for adoption through The Jacksonville Humane Society.

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Passion 4 Pets: Neley the kitten is searching for a Furever home

Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Neley the kitten is searching for a Furever home

Neley arrived as a stray and has quickly captured hearts with her energetic and loving nature. She can be adopted at The Jacksonville Humane Society.

Dogs are seen at Animal Care and Control on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The shelter is educating the public on how to protect animals from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. (AP Photo/Cody Jackson)

Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

Read full article: Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.

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Buddy seeking furever buddies

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Buddy the Dog needs a home

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Aaron Pawdgers - The MVP (The Most Valuable Pup)

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Furbaby from the London Sanctuary is seeking a furever home

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Gabe trained to be your furbaby

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Furbaby seeking furever home

Sarah McDonner, a volunteer for Wild Tunes, which aims to soothe stressed shelter animals with live music, plays the flute at the Denver Animal Shelter, on Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

Volunteers play music to soothe shelter animals

Read full article: Volunteers play music to soothe shelter animals

It's often said music is the universal language of humanity.

MEGA Pet Adoption event coming to Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Humane Society partners with Petco for MEGA Pet Adoption Event aiming for 2,000 adoptions

Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society partners with Petco for MEGA Pet Adoption Event aiming for 2,000 adoptions

The Jacksonville Humane Society is proudly joining forces with Petco’s nonprofit arm and other animal welfare groups across Florida to find homes for 2,000 dogs and cats in shelters.

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Pawsing 4 Pets: Pegasus will soar into your heart and into your home

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Treat-motivated Haze is the perfect lap dog for a family with a big backyard just for him.

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Pawsing for Pets: Meet Glover the kitten

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Glover is a very sweet kitten that loves attention and enjoys being around people.

The community came together in a powerful display of compassion and commitment during the Passion 4 Pets Adoptathon, held all day on May 21, 2025.

Passion 4 Pets adoptathon sparks surge in adoptions, donations for Florida and Georgia shelters

Read full article: Passion 4 Pets adoptathon sparks surge in adoptions, donations for Florida and Georgia shelters

The community came together in a powerful display of compassion and commitment during the Passion 4 Pets Adoptathon, held all day on May 21, 2025.

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Jimmy Howlin’ is the low-energy soulmate you’ve been looking for

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Meet Jimmy Howlin’—the ultimate chill companion available for adoption through London Sanctuary Rescue!

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