After 364-Day Wait At FL Shelter, Rescued Dog Finally Gets New Home

A time-lapse video of a dog at a shelter waiting 364 days to be adopted tugged at the community's heartstrings and earned her a new home.

Curiosity Lands This Cat A Friend In Sheriff's Motorcycle Unit: Video

A homeless kitten tried to hitch a ride on a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy's motorcycle.

Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In The Tampa Area

Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at adoption agencies in and around Tampa.

Police Body Cam Captures Compassion For A Kitten In Distress

A body-worn camera records Tampa Police officers' rescue of a kitten that had fallen into a storm drain.

Tampa Animal Shelter Lends Support To 'Batman's' Rescue Mission

A $2,500 donation will help an Orlando man who takes on a super hero's persona to deliver rescue animals to new homes around the country.

Green Iguanas Now Illegal In FL; What Pet Owners Should Know

A law banning the sale of invasive reptiles goes into effect Thursdays, and Florida residents must now register and microchip their iguanas.

A Tale Of 2 Pigs: Throwaway Potbellied Pigs Land In Paradise

A video shows Archie the potbellied pig chasing around after his new canine sibling while Turbo is in hog heaven with his piggy partner.

SPCA Tampa Bay Announces 2021 Ambassador Class

Six new people and two dance teams from Clearwater join 37 the SPCA Tampa Bay Ambassadors.

Pups Pub Offers Indoor Venue For Pets, People To Socialize

The Pups Pub pup control staff is on hand to check in pets and people, sell memberships, clean up accidents and keep it friendly.

Video: Tampa Mayor, Police Help Rescue Boxer Mix Loose On I-275

A boxer mix named Bojack escaped his home and made his way onto Interstate 275 where he was rescued with the help of Mayor Jane Castor.

Tampa Is Best U.S. City If You're A Dog; Just Ask Desa

Honest Paws​ ranked 50 cities to find the best and worst U.S. for furry friends, and it turns out that Tampa is the leader of the pack.

Adoptable Dogs Enjoy Edible Seasonal Treat

Adoptable dogs at Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center recently enjoyed a tasty sampling of the season.

Awww. Florida's Cutest Holiday Pets Pictures Ever

These furry friends are in the holiday spirit. See Florida Patch readers' pet photos and share yours.

Survivors Of Notorious Tampa Puppy Mill Gather A Year Later

Owners and the dogs they adopted after being confiscated from a notorious Tampa puppy mill reunited a year later.

Like It's Raining Cats And Dogs: Floods Prompt Pet Rescue Efforts

The SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo collaborated with the Louisiana SPCA and animal welfare agencies in Pensacola to transport 48 dogs and cats.

Monkey Slave Labor Used For Coconut Milk Denounced By PETA

PETA said Publix is among the grocery stores that continues to sell coconut milk supplied by slave monkey labor.

Tampa Goes To The Dogs: City Earns Top Pet-Friendly Status

Tampa pet owners can relax in the knowledge that they're living in a city known nationwide for catering to four-legged friends.

Doggie Day Care Franchise Hounds Town USA To Open In Tampa

The New York-based doggie daycare, pet boarding, dog grooming, pet taxi and retail service will arrive in the first quarter of 2021.

Reward Offered: Police Seek Person Shooting Cats In West Tampa

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identity of the person who's been shooting cats.

Puppies Rescued After Getting Stuck Beneath Metal Beams

Three puppies were rescued after wedging themselves under some metal beams at a Tampa recycling company and getting stuck.

Deputy Rescues Dog Accidentally Locked In Hot Car

On Saturday, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy Meghan Pantano was called by after a dog was accidentally locked a hot car.

Busch Gardens Celebrates Birth Of Plucky Little Puggle

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating the birth of one of the cutest baby critters in the animal kingdom —​ a puggle.

Tampa Police Deliver Bright Spot Amidst Coronavirus Crisis

When they arrived, Tampa Police Officers Kasie Hatfield and Joseph Savelli found eight 6-week-old frightened, mewling kittens.

Helping Save Friends of Strays

State Farm agent David Vargas is turning caring into doing, one quote at a time!

Canine Trafficking – Hillsborough County taking action

It is the canine version of human trafficking.

Plant High Graduate Recognized For Puppy-Raising Organization

​A Tampa woman was recognized by Syracuse University of New York for her work as the founder and president of Service Dogs at Syracuse.

Call Her Second-Chance Rose; Funds Needed For Pets' Medical Care

For the first time in her short life, 6-month-old Rose is learning what it's like to have a full tummy, caring touch and relief from pain.

Bill To Ban Dining Dogs Contradicts Pet-Friendly Policies

While Tampa and St. Petersburg attempt to create more pet-friendly environments, House Bill 243 threatens to thwart those efforts.

Dog Seeking Warmth On Front Porch Of Home Taken Into Custody

This little guy was taken into custody after refusing to move from someone's front porch in Tampa where he was trying to stay warm.

Soulful Cries From Dumpster Reveal Puppies Covered In Motor Oil

It was the heart-wrenching cries coming from the dumpster that alerted the employee at a Zephyrhills business.

SPCA Tampa Bay Waives Adoption Fees for Cats and Pocket Pets This

Fees waived for certain pets during “Purranormal Cativity” October 30 through November 1

Tampa Ranks 3rd In Country For Pet Friendliness

It's the dog days of summer and, fortunately, Tampa Bay happens to love its dogs.

Found Wandering The Streets, Mango Is Looking For Some Human Love

Mango deserves to be adopted by a loving family like yours.

Injured Cat Seeks Shelter Beneath Tampa Police Cruiser

A scared, hungry and injured cat was rescued by Tampa Police officers Monday after trying to climb under a police cruiser.

Dog Park Located In Unlikely Place — Beneath Selmon Expressway

A little-known dog park under the shade of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway memorializes a deputy killed on the highway by a wrong-way driver.

Dog Found Dead In Crate; Temperature Reached 133 Degrees

The Florida Good Samaritan Law gives citizens the right to break into a vehicle if a person or animal appears to be in distress.

Artists, Architects Create Dog Houses For Humane Society Benefit

The nonprofit Outdoor Arts Foundation​ is raising funds for the Humane Society by auctioning artistic dog houses.

$6,000 Reward Offered After Kitten Thrown Out Of Car Window

A $6,000 award is being ​offered for information leading to the arrest of a person who threw a kitten out of the window of a moving car.

Watch: Senior Cat Rescued 3 Days After Being Dumped On Interstate

A senior cat is recovering at the Humane Society after being dumped on the side of Interstate 4 where he sat in terror for three days.

Fresh Patch Makes It Easy To Potty Train Your Puppy

This disposable dog potty is made of real grass that naturally attracts your pup and absorbs odors.

Although Starving, Abandoned Dog Manages To Feed 8 Pups

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay rescued an abandoned, malnourished dog and her eight puppies on Friday.

30 Dogs Who Will Make You Rethink Your Halloween Costume

From hot dogs and speed racers to Marilyn Monroe, see if you can spot some of your canine neighbors all dressed up for Halloween!

Must-Have Summer Essentials For Your Pets

From soothing snout balm to a shaded canopy bed, here is everything you need to keep your pets protected, cool and happy all summer long!