PETS & ANIMALS
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 homeA Florida man faced a 300-pound wild boar after it crashed through his sliding glass door and attacked his dog.
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 CountyDonations 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.
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 tripA 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.
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 ERPet 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.
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 smallSouth 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.
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 shelterVolunteers 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.
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 olderIn 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.
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 shelterTessa Bullock, a volunteer with Animal Care and Protective Services in Jacksonville, launched the #904Challenge on Sunday to get more eyes on their shelter animals.
Players Championship hosts adoption weekend at Jacksonville Humane Society
Read full article: Players Championship hosts adoption weekend at Jacksonville Humane SocietyTHE PLAYERS Championship is hosting an adoption weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Jacksonville Humane Society
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 homeNeley arrived as a stray and has quickly captured hearts with her energetic and loving nature. She can be adopted at The Jacksonville Humane Society.
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 heatWith record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.
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 adoptionsThe 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.
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 sheltersThe community came together in a powerful display of compassion and commitment during the Passion 4 Pets Adoptathon, held all day on May 21, 2025.
44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society
Read full article: 44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane SocietyA total of 44 cats and dogs were adopted during Winn-Dixie’s Memorial Day Weekend adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
Summer safety to help your pets beat the heat
Read full article: Summer safety to help your pets beat the heatIt’s almost summer, and while the warmer temperatures mean fun for us, they can be dangerous for our pets. In 2024 alone, PETA received reports that 111 animals died from heat-related causes, and another 388 were rescued from overheating just in time.
Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on K9s For Warriors, 2 lovable dogs looking for homes
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on K9s For Warriors, 2 lovable dogs looking for homesK9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD. What makes their mission even more inspiring is that the majority of their service dogs come from rescue shelters, offering these animals not just a second chance, but a purpose.
Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the project
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the projectAs the driving force behind the Passion 4 Pets project, Doc Tony has teamed up with News4JAX to help find loving homes for Jacksonville’s shelter animals.
Passion 4 Pets: Jacksonville Humane Society highlights need for kitten foster families
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Jacksonville Humane Society highlights need for kitten foster familiesWith kitten season in full swing, the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is putting out an urgent call for foster families to care for a growing influx of young felines.
Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine Rescue
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine RescueDuring our Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event on Wednesday, Founder and CEO of SGER, Heather Gavitt, shared the heartwarming—and sometimes heartbreaking—stories of a few of their current residents.
Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services“She’s incredibly smart,” Smith shared, demonstrating Pumpernickel’s ability to sit, lie down, and even offer her paw—all in exchange for a few treats and some praise. “Just a few sessions and she caught on fast.”
Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference today
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference todayOn Wednesday, May 21, on Channel 4, Passion 4 Pets is teaming up with local shelters to roll out the red carpet for rescue animals across the region with a heartwarming adoption event.
Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 days
Read full article: Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 daysJHS is calling on the community to save the lives of baby kittens after 443 kittens were brought into the shelter in the last 30 days.