A runaway pig kept Jacksonville police officers on their toes during the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair one night when it was in town.

Bradford arrived from a kill shelter in early November. At two years old, he is neutered, fully vaccinated, and ready to join a loving family. Known as a “cuddle bug” by everyone at the shelter, Bradford enjoys going on walks, playing with his furry friends, and curling up for snuggles, which is his absolute favorite activity.

Meet Royce, a lovable 6-year-old pup with a heart as big as his love for treats, snuggling, and meeting new friends. Royce is the definition of a “people dog,” bringing joy and companionship wherever he goes.

Saturday is going to the dogs at the third annual canine crime fighter competition.

What began as a routine outing for Luna, the 5-year-old pit bull, and her handler, Robert Colasanti, turned into an unexpected event that not only injured Luna but also led to the investigation of a Jacksonville Animal Control officer.

It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Consumer Reports has the scoop on the best gadgets and techniques to scoop that poop.

Meet Woofgang Amadeus Mozart, a charming 5-month-old pup with a playful spirit and a heart full of love! This little composer is ready to bring joy, fun, and loyalty to his forever home—don’t miss the chance to adopt your new best friend!

Halloween is a fun time of year for kids and adults. But all the decorations, costumes and candy can make it a scary holiday for dogs and cats.

Oct. 29 is National Cat Day. The day aims to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year, according to National Today.

Dozens of people lined up outside the shelter Saturday morning to sign up to foster and adopt 130 chihuahuas that were rescued Friday after being found neglected in a Lackawanna home.

Halloween is a fun time of year for children and adults. But all the decorations, costumes and candy can make it a scary holiday for dogs and cats.

Thursday — Oct. 17 — is National Black Cat Day!

Lola, a sweet six-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier! Lola is housetrained, gentle, and gets along well with other dogs and older kids.

Several Northeast Florida organizations wrapped up a pet adoption event on Sunday. Dozens of pets found new homes in Jacksonville Beach for the Whiskers and Waves event.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with three local shelters for a free pet adoption event and festival at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach this weekend.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, is Global Cat Day and News4JAX wants to see photos of your feline friends.

On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of the dog has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges.

Cranberry is ready to bring her berry friendly personality to your home! She is great with kids and other pups and she is looking for her furever home, as a young pup she has a long life ahead of her and a lot of love to give!

During coverage of Hurricane Milton, River City Live hosts Rance Adams and Jana Angel had an unexpected encounter with Penny, a foster dog seeking a forever home. As fate would have it, Penny found a temporary haven with a local family who passionately advocates for rescue animals and foster care.

If you are looking for a way to make a pawsitive impact during the storm, there’s still time to serve as a temporary foster with the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).

The increased threat of storm surge and wind gusts from Milton is causing families with horses to head to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center to ensure they’re well protected.

The following hotel brands have relaxed pet policies and/or waived pet fees across all Florida Locations.

With Hurricane Milton heading for Florida, pets will need our help. The American Humane is giving guidance in helping you and your family, along with your pets, be safe before, during, and after a storm.

Adopting pre-teen or adolescent puppies offers a wonderful opportunity to give a loving home to dogs who are past the early puppy stage but still full of youthful energy and potential. These dogs often come with some basic training, making the transition easier for new owners, and they deserve the same chance at a happy, fulfilling life as younger puppies. By adopting them, you provide a forever home to a dog at a critical stage of development, ensuring they grow into well-adjusted, loyal companions.

St. John's Cathedral, in collaboration with The London Sanctuary, St. Augustine Humane, Fur Sisters, and Posh Pet Services, invites the public to a heartwarming event featuring pet blessings, adoptions, and pet photos. Pets will receive individual blessings during a special Holy Eucharist in Cathedral Park, followed by opportunities to meet adoptable dogs from local rescue organizations.

Meet Mamoa! He is an adorable Shepard/Husky mix at almost 4 months old. He was born into the rescue when we pulled his pregnant momma from Union County. He is the last one of the litter of 8 to be adopted. He is a sweet, very playful pup looking for the perfect family to be a part of!

With Hurricane Helene heading for Florida, pets will need our help. The American Humane is giving guidance in helping you and your family, along with your pets, be safe before, during, and after a storm.

Being with your dog can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety while giving you a boost of dopamine and serotonin -- the feel-good chemicals.

The Humane Society is asking families to serve as “Storm Troopers” and host a dog or cat for a sleepover during the storm.

St. Augustine Humane wants to introduce Riley Girl to the North Florida community. Riley Girl, is an 8 year old Lab mix. She is spayed, and her vaccinations are up to date. Riley is a sweet, gentle soul, with the perfect blend of calm and affection, making her an ideal companion for someone looking for a laid-back and loving friend. Riley enjoys leisurely strolls, quiet naps in the sun, and lots of belly rubs. She’s ready to spend her golden years in a home where she’ll be cherished as much as she’ll love you.

K-9 Kyro, a German Shepherd, will serve alongside Master Deputy Marcus Dawson, whose previous partner, K-9 Baro, retired in August.

Duke is a handsome and loving 3-year-old dog who is incredibly friendly and enjoys meeting new people.

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

Sgt. Smith from Valdosta, Georgia, can now fly her adorable adopted pup Socks from Guam to her new fur-ever home!

Some pet owners are left scrambling after Nationwide’s decision to drop about 100 thousand pet insurance policies.

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.

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

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.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services will host a special adoption event this Labor Day weekend as part of the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” campaign.

Evie and Jaq, a bonded pair rescued from inhumane conditions two months ago, are in search of a potential foster or, ideally, a forever home.

More than 13 years ago, The London Sanctuary began as a dog rescue organization.

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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.

Sgt. Smith from Valdosta, Georgia, can now fly her adorable adopted pup Socks from Guam to her new fur-ever home!

St. Augustine Humane Society announced its winners for the annual Pin Up Paws Calendar that will be unveiled in October.

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.

Sergeant Smith needs help bringing her adopted dog "Socks" home to south Georgia from Guam.

Black cats get a bad rap, especially during the Halloween season when they’re associated with witches and other scary things.

Irwin is a 3-year-old boy who has been described as happy-go-lucky, clever, and affectionate. And he needs to find his fur-ever home!

Thaissa Miranda’s emotional support dog Phoebe has been missing for 10 weeks, and the pain of her being gone is unbearable.

To help reduce the population of homeless pets, the Nassau Humane Society (NHS) offered free spay-neuter services over the summer.

Thursday, August 8, is International Cat Day today and News4JAX wants to see photos of your feline friends.

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.

Now, when you fly with your pet, you’ll need to fill out a “dog import” form and get CDC approval.

Before you get too grossed out, Consumer Reports reveals what you need to do right away to get life and that itch back under control.

Minnie is currently in foster care with Fur Sisters Jax but it well on her way to being ready for her furever home!

It’s 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 - 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. 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!

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The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with PetSmart Charities to support the 30th Anniversary National Adoption Week from July 15-21.

Minnie is currently in foster care with Fur Sisters Jax but it well on her way to being ready for her furever home!

Can we just say, we love this holiday!

Do you want to keep your pets safe before fireworks start popping off in the sky on Thursday?

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.

The Jacksonville Humane Society will host its annual Mega Pet Adoption event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds next weekend.

Scorching temperatures take a toll on everyone from people... to pets.

The St. Johns County Pet Center announced it will be waiving its adoption fee for dogs starting Friday and through the end of June.

Construction is expected to be completed by 2026.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community to help name its new kittens throughout the month of June.

The Flagler Humane Society is inviting the community to a special pet adoption event Saturday.

More than 13 years ago, The London Sanctuary began as a dog rescue organization.

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.

The humane society is now urgently seeking donations and community support to continue providing loving homes for these deserving animals.

Clay Humane, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in Orange Park, is encouraging pet parents to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season on the First Coast.

Abba, known as Grand Champion Felixville’s “Dancing Queen,” is an 18-month-old rat terrier competing for Best of Breed for the first time.

Epic Outreach is a farm and animal rescue on Jacksonville’s 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 they’ve outgrown their space.

In this week’s 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.

There are affordable ways to get your pets the health care they need without a pricey insurance bill.

Heat-related illnesses can happen to anyone, even if you’re used to this Florida heat.

Did you know we had an alpaca farm right here in Jacksonville?

In a few weeks, K9s United will hold a big fundraising event to benefit four-legged law enforcement throughout Northeast Florida and beyond.

Attendees are invited to partake in the festivities of the 3rd annual Woofstock dog-friendly music festival at Kanine Social on April 13th.

Gloria struggles in the shelter environment and needs a furever family

Will Rover be howling at the moon on Monday?

Lilly is an incredibly friendly adult dog, is housebroken, knows basic manners, and is dog friendly. She is around 5-6 yrs old, so past the puppy stage but still has lots of energy for walks and outings.

If you love showing off your dog every chance you get — today is your day!

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

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 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.

Skunk spray unfortunately can be a common price of dog ownership.

Animal Care and Protective Services confirmed a total of 56 dogs were rescued from bad conditions during a raid of two homes on Thursday.

Here is a breakdown of what breeds are most vulnerable and what prevention steps to take.

There are currently four dashboards available on the city’s website.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is inviting the community, especially pet owners and lovers, to its fourth annual Mutt Market on March 23.

Nassau County Animal Services shares the current state of their shelter.

The city of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services hosted a “Full of Love” adoption event Saturday to get hundreds of dogs into permanent homes.

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.

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.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a mass animal surrender in Middleburg.