Meet the newest Flagler County Sheriffโs Office K-9: Welcome to the team, Kyro!
K-9 Kyro, a German Shepherd, will serve alongside Master Deputy Marcus Dawson, whose previous partner, K-9 Baro, retired in August.
JHS celebrates promising recovery of severely malnourished dog brought to the shelter in August
A dog who was brought into the Jacksonville Humane Society severely malnourished a couple of weeks ago, has been recovering successfully and now lives in a loving temporary home, the shelter said Monday
Guam to Georgia: Pup's journey to reunite with rescue mom will knock your 'Socks' off
Sgt. Smith from Valdosta, Georgia, can now fly her adorable adopted pup Socks from Guam to her new fur-ever home!
CatVideoFest 2024: Binge cat videos this weekend for a great cause
The 75-minute reel of cat videos is family-friendly and can be enjoyed by anyone. It will be shown at Regal Avenues on Saturday, Sept. 7 at noon and Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. Tickets are approximately $10 each.
Pawsing for Pets: Help Jack find a furever home
Jack is around 2 yrs old but still puppy at heart! He is such a kind, affectionate, and gentle dog. He has boundless energy and a very playful spirit. He loves his toys but also curling up with you on the couch. He has a very easy time making new friends, especially at his favorite place Brewhound.If interested in adding him to your family submit an application at fursisters.org
Jacksonville Humane Society asking for donations to help malnourished dog get back on her feet
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community for donations to help with the medical treatment of one of their dogs who was brought into the shelter severely malnourished.
Pet adoption event aims to โClear the Sheltersโ in Jacksonville
The City of Jacksonvilleโs Animal Care and Protective Services will host a special adoption event this Labor Day weekend as part of the nationwide โClear the Sheltersโ campaign.
Meet Smiles: The newest therapy dog providing mental health support to Clay County firefighters
Smiles is second therapy dog to join the team to add mental health support to firefighters, especially after firefighters respond to a very difficult call.
Pawsing For Pets: St. Augustine Humane wants to help Sookie find her fur-ever home
Sookie, a 13-year-old dog that was left at a shelter eight months ago, does not move around as fast as she once did due to arthritis in her back and legs, but she still has the spirit of a warrior.
Saturday is National Black Cat Appreciation Day! We want to see your fur babies
Black cats get a bad rap, especially during the Halloween season when theyโre associated with witches and other scary things.
โI just want my baby backโ: Jacksonville dog owner pleading for emotional support dogโs safe return
Thaissa Mirandaโs emotional support dog Phoebe has been missing for 10 weeks, and the pain of her being gone is unbearable.
Grant helps support Nassau Humane Society and other organizations to combat animal population
To help reduce the population of homeless pets, the Nassau Humane Society (NHS) offered free spay-neuter services over the summer.
Firefighters issue warning after dog accidentally sparks lithium-ion battery fire
Firefighters are encouraging people to think twice about where they store rechargeable batteries after a dog in Tulsa got ahold of one, chewed it and set its dog bed on fire.
If youโre feeling the heat, your pets are too! ๐พ Hereโs how to keep them safe & cool ๐
Itโs been unusually hot in Jacksonville, and pets are feeling it, too! The Jacksonville Humane Society is sharing tips on keeping pets safe and cool this summer.
Meet Lady and Todd: 2 orphaned dogs hoping for happy โtailsโ and a new home
Meet Lady and Todd - these two pups tragically lost their owner a few days ago and are in desperate need of the perfect home. Ideally together if possible. The last day anyone heard from their owner/dad was June 28 and sadly the dogs were in the home with him for 5-7 days before being discovered.ย Both dogs are 6 years old, spayed/neutered, and up to date on all their vaccinations through February 2025. Their owner was a devoted dog dad, taking them everywhere, even to places like Publix and their favorite ice cream shop, Dreamette. They were often seen in Avondale, heads out of the car window, wearing sunglasses and sporting booties. They miss him terribly, but are happy and hopeful for their new home!
Calling all animal lovers: JHS partners with PetSmart Charities to host special pet adoption event
The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with PetSmart Charities to support the 30th Anniversary National Adoption Week from July 15-21.
Clay County residents share warning to keep pets safe ahead of Fourth of July weekend, summer
It can be easy to feed pets food with cookouts going on for the holiday, but it is important to keep in mind what foods are unsafe for them to try.
Thousands of dogs, cats search for forever homes at Mega Pet Adoption event in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Humane Society will host its annual Mega Pet Adoption event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds next weekend.
St. Johns County waiving dog adoption fees through end of June due to overcrowding
The St. Johns County Pet Center announced it will be waiving its adoption fee for dogs starting Friday and through the end of June.
Jacksonville Humane Society invites community to suggest creative names for its new kittens
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community to help name its new kittens throughout the month of June.
Longest resident โCharlie,โ dozens of other pets to seek forever home at adoption event in Flagler County
The Flagler Humane Society is inviting the community to a special pet adoption event Saturday.
VIDEO: Woman charged with animal cruelty after Clearwater Police rescue dog from hot car
A Clearwater woman was charged with animal cruelty this week after leaving her dog in a hot car for 40 minutes while she was at the beach, police said.
Furever homes needed: Nassau Humane Society assists in rehoming 2 dogs abused, neglected in Qatar
The humane society is now urgently seeking donations and community support to continue providing loving homes for these deserving animals.
Jacksonville pup to compete in 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday
Abba, known as Grand Champion Felixvilleโs โDancing Queen,โ is an 18-month-old rat terrier competing for Best of Breed for the first time.
EPIC Outreach faces urgent deadline: Local farm and animal rescue needs help for $3.2M expansion
Epic Outreach is a farm and animal rescue on Jacksonvilleโs Northside that takes in abused, neglected, and lost farm animals and gives them a new lease on life. Their mission has grown so much in that time that theyโve outgrown their space.
SnapJAX Stories: Rescues and second chances at love
In this weekโs SnapJAX stories, a picture of a pack of some very well-behaved golden retrievers got my attention. So I traveled to St. Marys, Georgia, to find the story behind the picture.
Making Ends Meet: Skip those pricey pet insurance premiums but still get affordable vet care & meds
There are affordable ways to get your pets the health care they need without a pricey insurance bill.
9K for K9s: Fundraiser for K9s United benefits 4-legged law enforcement
In a few weeks, K9s United will hold a big fundraising event to benefit four-legged law enforcement throughout Northeast Florida and beyond.
Hundreds line up for free adoption event in Putnam County held after nearly 200 dogs found at Interlachen home
Hundreds of people lined up to participate in a free adoption event aimed at finding the nearly 200 dogs that were removed from a residence in Interlachen a new forever home.
Putnam County holds free adoption event after nearly 200 dogs found at Interlachen home
Putnam County Animal Services on Friday is holding a free adoption event after close to 200 dogs were found at a house in Interlachen earlier this week.
56 dogs rescued from unhealthy conditions; overflowing shelter asking residents to consider adopting
Animal Care and Protective Services confirmed a total of 56 dogs were rescued from bad conditions during a raid of two homes on Thursday.
Jacksonville Humane Society invites pet lovers to 4th annual Mutt Market
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is inviting the community, especially pet owners and lovers, to its fourth annual Mutt Market on March 23.
โFull of Loveโ adoption event aims to get hundreds of dogs out of kennels and into fur-ever homes
The city of Jacksonvilleโs Animal Care and Protective Services hosted a โFull of Loveโ adoption event Saturday to get hundreds of dogs into permanent homes.
First Coast No More Homeless Pets aims to increase low-cost vet care with $1.1M grant from PetSmart
First Coast No More Homeless Pets is receiving a $1.1 million grant from PetSmart Charities over the next three years to help with veterinary relief for local pet owners.
Volunteers, donations needed for 70 dogs, cats removed from Middleburg home
Clay County Animal Services said all of the animals have been examined by their staff. And those that need any advanced medical care, have those appointments scheduled.
These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and itโs beyond adorable
Sometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.
Rabid cat triggers health alert for Town Center/UNF area
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County issued a rabies alert Thursday, following the discovery of a rabid cat in the Town Center and UNF area of Jacksonvilleโs Southside.
Animal lovers, would you use this service for an ailing pet ready to cross the rainbow bridge?
This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.
Considering pet insurance? Hereโs what you need to know
We love our pets, but taking care of them medically isnโt cheap. Maybe youโve asked yourself, โShould I get pet insurance?โ Consumer Reports says the answer isnโt always easy.
Some Jacksonville dog owners clueless about mystery respiratory illness spreading 14 states
Despite national warnings about a mystery respiratory illness affecting canines across a dozen states, many Northeast Florida residents said they havenโt heard anything about the highly contagious illness.
How to protect your four-legged friend from the mysterious respiratory illness making its way around
If youโre a pet owner, youโre probably concerned about recent news spreading about a mysterious respiratory illness in dogs thatโs spreading across the country, especially since thereโs a possibility that it has made its way to Florida.
Jacksonville animal shelters to offer free pet adoptions over Black Friday weekend
Hundreds of available dogs and cats will be available at the JHS Adoption, Education and Pet Help Center located at 8464 Beach Blvd. and at ACPS located at 2020 Forest St.
Pet owner sponsors free feline adoptions from Humane Society in remembrance of cat
The Jacksonville Humane Society is offering a free adoption event for cats and kittens from Saturday to Sunday. The adoption fees for cats and kittens have been generously sponsored in loving memory of Missy.
A joyful reunion: Navy Sailor welcomes dog she rescued in the Middle East to her new home in Jacksonville
A U.S. Navy Sailor will reunite with her beloved dog that she rescued while on deployment in the Middle East on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Fleming Island.
Columbia County Sheriffโs Office K-9 found after being missing in woods for more than 24 hours
The Columbia County Sheriffโs Office announced K-9 Chaos โ who went missing in the woods Monday morning โ has been found in good health after a citizen spotted him on SE Pounds Hammock Road Tuesday morning.
Columbia County Sheriffโs Office searching for K-9 missing in woods; suspect captured
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office issued a community alert Monday morning, saying multiple units are searching for a missing K-9 in the woods along U.S. 90 East near the Sheriff's Office Operations Center.
Charlotte is the queen: Pup named winner of Jacksonvilleโs cutest pet contest
Jacksonville's cutest pet for 2023 was announced Tuesday by the Jacksonville Humane Society after a contest that raised a total of $51,725 for the shelter.
Jacksonville Humane Society helps fly 65 dogs, cats north after Hurricane Idalia
The aftermath of Hurricane Idalia left some Florida animal shelters, including Lake City Humane Society (Lake City) and North Florida Animal Rescue (Wellborn) without power.
Officials concerned for public safety as residents, visitors flout Glynn County pet restrictions
Pets like dogs, cats and horses are prohibited on the beach and pier in Glynn County from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
How to keep your pet safe, comfortable during fireworks
The Fourth of July can be a miserable time for your pet, so plan in advance to make sure they're going to be OK during the fireworks shows sure to be lighting up around your neighborhood.