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RIVER CITY PETS


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

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Passion 4 Pets: Annie with Fur Sisters is looking for her furever home

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44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).

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 Society
Help give senior pets a second chance at love

Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue in St. Augustine

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Wednesday night, we heard from S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue, a nonprofit organization making a big impact in St. Augustine.

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Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Swamp Haven in Saint Augustine

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Brenda isn’t alone in her journey. Swamp Haven is also home to other amazing dogs ready for adoption.

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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 homes

K9s 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.

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Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the project

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As 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.

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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 families

With 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.

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Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine Rescue

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During 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.

Clay County Animal Services shines during Channel 4’s Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event

Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services

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“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.”

All day coverage on May 21 featuring adoptable pets from local shelters
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Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference today

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On 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.

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Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day by sharing your photos, stories on SnapJAX

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Tuesday, May 20, is National Rescue Dog Day!

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Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local shelters

Read full article: Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local shelters

On 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.

There are currently around 600 kittens in foster care through JHS, Ahnen said
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Pawsing for Pets: Meet Delta the kitten & how you can help JHS during kitten season

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Blaze is a 5-year-old pup who is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. Blaze enjoys exploring outdoors, making new friends, and showing off his high-five skills!

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Kevin Pawstner the beagle is sniffing for his own personal Yellowstone!

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Say howdy to Kevin Pawstner, a 2 year-old Beagle with an adorable charm and he is ready to ride off with you to his own personal Yellowstone ranch.

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Pawsing 4 Pets: Add some color to your life by giving “Red” a furever home

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The amazing people at fur sisters brough by this cute puppy "Red" who is looking for a home.

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Pawsing 4 Pets: Hoagie is searching for a furever home

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Lynn Washington of St. Augustine Humane has an adorable dog up for adoption.

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Passion 4 Pets: Understanding the differences between service, support, and companion animals

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Doc Tony and Daniel Clavel from K9's For Warriors discuss the distinctions between service, support, and companion animals.

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DIY dog toys: Chrissy’s tips from AllFur Pets

Read full article: DIY dog toys: Chrissy’s tips from AllFur Pets

Chrissy Dulano of AllFur Pets shared her favorite DIY dog enrichment toys.

RIVER CITY LIVE


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Comedy Spotlight: Ryan Davis

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Cork Media’s for the Children Pop Up Fun Run

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20 restaurants supporting great local causes
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Dine 4 a Difference supports 2 charities

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Preserving memories with a t-shirt quilt

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ENTERTAINMENT


Runway's third-annual AI Film Festival kicks off with a screening at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Wyatte Grantham-Philips)
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Film festival showcases what artificial intelligence can do on the big screen

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Renee Elise Goldsberry poses for a portrait on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Renée Elise Goldsberry talks new album, whether 'Hamilton' return is an option and EGOT aspirations

Read full article: Renée Elise Goldsberry talks new album, whether 'Hamilton' return is an option and EGOT aspirations
Sean Diddy Combs listens during opening statements on the first day of trial in Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend sobs on the stand while describing sex marathons

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This cover image released by Columbia Records shows "Addison" by Addison Rae. (Columbia Pictures via AP)
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Music Review: On Addison Rae’s 'Addison,' a new pop powerhouse is born

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Pawsing 4 Pets: Zuko is looking for a furever home

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Jax Humane stops by with an adorable pet up for adoption and reminds us that the Mutt March is just days away!

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Pizzelle is ready for a new furever home. Could it be with you?

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Pizzelle, a 16-week-old tricolor hound pup, is getting ready for her forever home.

How Doc Tony’s love for animals inspires community rescue efforts
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Passion for pets: Tony and Baby Blue advocate for pet adoption

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Passion 4 Pets with Doc Tony and Blue

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Winston awaits his forever family: A sweet companion ready to make memories

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Winston, a lovable and patient pup, is eagerly waiting for his forever humans to come along and create lasting memories with him. Despite his charming personality and adorable demeanor, Winston has yet to find his happily ever after.

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Energetic pit bull mix Ramsey seeks forever home at Flapjacks and Fashion event in St. Augustine

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Described as full of life, Ramsey gets along well with kids and cats and is not reactive to other dogs, making him an ideal companion for a variety of households.

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The daycare no dog wants to leave

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Netta Furry Babies relocated from Springfield to Orange Park offering more than just a visit with a personalized experience for pets with their grooming, daycare and boarding services. From pampered grooming sessions to safe and fun daycare and overnight stays, your pet will feel at home when they stay at the facility. www.netta-furry-babies.com

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Story Time: Reading to dogs and cats at the Jacksonville Humane Society

Read full article: Story Time: Reading to dogs and cats at the Jacksonville Humane Society

Pawsitive Reading – a program in which children visit the shelter to read to the pets – is designed to provide enrichment for kids, dogs, and cats. Believe it or not, just listening to a person reading out loud has been proven to lower stress levels in animals! Pawsitive Reading is also a great way for kids to work on their literacy skills in safe, fun environment. To learn more, visit https://jaxhumane.org/get-involved/education/pawsitive-reading/

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Pawsing For Pets: Help Khaleesi find her furever home!

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Khaleesi, our very own mother of dragons, is a 2-year-old Bully mix who has never met a stranger. She is very cuddly and ready for a furever home.

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Pawsing for Pets: Help Orrin find his furever home!

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Blaze is a 5-year-old pup who is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. Blaze enjoys exploring outdoors, making new friends, and showing off his high-five skills!

Adoption event May 21st
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Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting our commitment to animal rescue and advocacy with Doc Tony

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Passion 4 Pets with Doc Tony and Blue

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Pluto Mercury is orbiting his new furever home

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Pluto is a fun hound/ACD mix. He is silly, playful, and eager to please. Watching him chase his tail is hilarious and entertaining. If you want a cuddler, look no more. He’s loved every dog he met on walks and at the dog park. He has basic cues mastered as well as crate trained. If you’re looking for a sweet and loyal companion who will follow you around and just want to be close, Pluto might be the perfect addition to your family. Come meet this adorable guy today—Pluto Mercury is ready to find his forever home!

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Boosting your New Year’s goals with your best furry friend

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Dogtopia of Jacksonville-Southbank has been serving the community for 6 going on 7 years!

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Pawsing4Pets: Put Jesse in her furever home

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Jesse is an adorable cuddle bug of a puppy, always eager to snuggle up and share her affection.

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Bobby and Vicki, cats found in cardboard box in the rain, now looking for furever home

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Bobby and Vicki -- named for characters in “The Waterboy” -- started their journey with SAHS in a cardboard box in the rain, and six months later, they are ready for their fur-ever homes.

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Pawsing For Pets: Help Roxanne find her furever home!

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Roxanne is a 10-year-old Basenji mix with a touch of spice and a heart full of love. She’s affectionate with people, polite on a leash, and gets along well with other dogs, though she’s not afraid to let them know her boundaries.

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Pawsing for Pets: Help Blaze find his furever home!

Read full article: Pawsing for Pets: Help Blaze find his furever home!

Blaze is a 5-year-old pup who is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. Blaze enjoys exploring outdoors, making new friends, and showing off his high-five skills!

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David Barkham is kicking around ideas for a furever home!

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Meet David Barkham, an adorable Foxhound mix with a heart full of loyalty!

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Pawsing for Pets: Help Taylor find a furever home

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Taylor is an adorable, petite little couch potato! She's great on a leash and enjoys her walks, but she is always looking to take a nap and snuggle. She's good with dogs and kids. She takes a minute to warm up but once she does, she is the sweetest thing! Taylor was found here in Jacksonville hiding with her babies in a storm drain. We took them in to make sure they were safe and taken care of. All the puppies have been adopted and now it's her turn to find her forever home!

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Pawsing For Pets: Oregon is rising and seeking his furever home.

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 Oregon is a six month old black and white male kitten that the St. Augustine Humane Society trapped in July along with her mother and brother. The owner of the mama cat wanted to keep mama cat but did not want to keep the kittens. Mama cat was called Calli, so we named the two kittens Arizona and Oregon, and we affectionately refer to them as the “State Cats.” We spayed and neutered Calli, Arizona, and Oregon. Mama cat was returned (TNR). Thanks in part to River City Live, Arizona was recently placed in a forever home. We are now hoping to placed Oregon with a forever family. Oregon loves high places and has acclimated to being a domesticated, home kitten. She has been spayed and has all her shots. She is ready to start the new year off in her new forever home. www.staughumane.org

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Pawsing For Pets: Phoenix is rising and seeking his Furever home

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Meet Arizona, one of the sweetest, inquisitive little guys you will ever meet. Arizona is a 4-month old, male kitten. He has been neutered and has received all his kitten vaccinations. He loves high places and climbs anything, including anyone that picks him up. He is a curious little guy and makes friends with other kittens and humans quickly. He has not spent much time around dogs but we imagine he would make friends with a dog in no time because he is generally fearless.

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LL Drool J the hound is hunting for a furever home!

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Are you ready to add some soul to your life? Meet LL Drool J, a 2.75-year-old Bloodhound with a heart as big as his baying voice!

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Caring for your pets this holiday season with the experts at Forever Vets

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Forever Vets is always sharing fun -fur friendly events and promotions, but this team always makes sure we now how to keep our pets of all shapes and sizes safe and sound. Check out their advice to keep your holiday healthy and happy!

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Pawsing for Pets: Help Annie find a furever home

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Annie, a lovable furry friend currently up for adoption through Fur Sisters, is a delightful companion who has quickly found her place in a warm, loving foster home. Annie’s contentment is evident with her sweet personality and her silly antics (she loves carrying her toys around!l...it’s the cutest!)

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