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Construction begins on Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s new shelter, 3 years after devastating fire
Read full article: Construction begins on Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s new shelter, 3 years after devastating fireThe work comes three years after a fire at Pet Alliance’s longtime shelter off Conroy Road across from Mall at Millennia.
Florida researchers want to stop cows from burping. Here’s why
Read full article: Florida researchers want to stop cows from burping. Here’s whyCows produce your milk and beef, but what these big animals belch up is a big contributor to climate change. Researchers at the University of Florida are working to find a solution.
Orlando group helps getting service dogs trained for veterans
Read full article: Orlando group helps getting service dogs trained for veteransTuesday on Breakfast with Bridgett, local service dog training group, Dog Training Elite Orlando, shared information on how service dog training is helping transform lives for many, including our local veterans.
43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is ‘almost no danger’
Read full article: 43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is ‘almost no danger’A police chief in South Carolina says there is no “almost no danger” to the public after 43 monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research.
‘Financial state is unsustainable:’ SPCA of Brevard reduces animal intakes, lays off some staff
Read full article: ‘Financial state is unsustainable:’ SPCA of Brevard reduces animal intakes, lays off some staffThe SPCA of Brevard announced on Tuesday they had to lay off 15% of their animal care team and reduce animal intake in a cost-cutting move.
Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortune
Read full article: Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortuneA very expensive ingredient found in high-end perfumes that comes from whales may have been discovered by a diver taking a walk on a Florida beach after Hurricane Milton.
‘Pretty surreal:’ Disney helps with conservation effort of bird extinct in the wild
Read full article: ‘Pretty surreal:’ Disney helps with conservation effort of bird extinct in the wildDisney’s Animal Kingdom is full of incredible experiences, but it’s also part of a conservation effort taking place thousands of miles from Central Florida.
Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Colorado's top court must now decide
Read full article: Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Colorado's top court must now decideColorado’s highest court is considering whether five zoo elephants can challenge their confinement under a legal process mainly used by prisoners to dispute their detention.
41K gallons of syrup, 40K pounds of bee pollen substitute donated to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes
Read full article: 41K gallons of syrup, 40K pounds of bee pollen substitute donated to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanesA nonprofit said they helped donate nearly 10 tankers of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane MiltonA 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
‘Do NOT do this:’ Dog tied up, abandoned along Florida interstate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘Do NOT do this:’ Dog tied up, abandoned along Florida interstate ahead of Hurricane MiltonThe Florida Highway Patrol released footage of a trooper pulling over on the side of the highway near Bruce B Downs Boulevard on Wednesday morning.
Melbourne animal shelter seeking donation help amid cat intake
Read full article: Melbourne animal shelter seeking donation help amid cat intakeHOPE for Brevard announced that it’s expecting 70-100 cats from North Carolina next week, while also pleading for donation help as items will be sent to North Carolina.
Florida sheriff’s office K9 tracks, finds missing, endangered 78-year-old man
Read full article: Florida sheriff’s office K9 tracks, finds missing, endangered 78-year-old manThanks to an alert resident, a trail camera and a trusty K9 with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, a missing elderly man with dementia was found safe.
More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for info
Read full article: More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for infoFifty-three young cattle were allegedly stolen from a ranch in Osceola County and a five-digit cash reward is now being offered for tipsters behooved to help serve justice, according to Crimeline.
2 dogs caught on camera attacking pets in east Orlando, killing at least 1
Read full article: 2 dogs caught on camera attacking pets in east Orlando, killing at least 1Heartbroken residents in an east Orlando neighborhood are demanding action after two dogs were caught on camera attacking multiple pets, killing at least one.
The Brevard Zoo plays an integral role in Indian River Lagoon restoration
Read full article: The Brevard Zoo plays an integral role in Indian River Lagoon restorationThe Brevard Zoo is a draw for visitors from across Central Florida. But one of the zoo’s core missions is to make a difference closer to home. A portion of every ticket sold goes toward the Restore Our Shores program.
Seminole County Animal Services division manager steps down amid pet diversion program woes
Read full article: Seminole County Animal Services division manager steps down amid pet diversion program woesThe division manager of Seminole County Animal Services has resigned amid mounting criticism of a since-halted pet diversion program.
‘We’re going to look at it:’ Seminole County halts pet diversion program
Read full article: ‘We’re going to look at it:’ Seminole County halts pet diversion programSeminole County Animal Services has halted its "diversion" program designed to give people resources instead of just surrendering their pets.
Man, dog severely injured after being attacked by 5 unleashed dogs at Florida beach
Read full article: Man, dog severely injured after being attacked by 5 unleashed dogs at Florida beachA man and his dog were severely injured after being attacked by five unleashed dogs last week in Ponte Vedra Beach, near Turtle Shores, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet store
Read full article: ‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet storePetco is selling Teddy Bear and other miniature rabbit breeds at a small number of stores across the country— including one local store in Clermont.
Are ‘cocaine sharks’ swimming along Florida’s coast? Here’s what we know
Read full article: Are ‘cocaine sharks’ swimming along Florida’s coast? Here’s what we knowLarge amounts of cocaine have been washing up ashore in Florida thanks to drug traffickers. But could these drugs be impacting sharks off the coast?
Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld OrlandoOrange County Animal Services will keep custody of a small dog that was found inside a hot car in the parking lot of SeaWorld Orlando last month.
Halloween fright done right: Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to Gatorland
Read full article: Halloween fright done right: Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to GatorlandSwamp Ghost’s Monster Museum, meet-and-greets, animals, and more are a part of Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween season event.
‘Completely infested:’ Rockledge woman calls police to remove bats from apartment
Read full article: ‘Completely infested:’ Rockledge woman calls police to remove bats from apartmentCompletely bat-infested: That is how one Rockledge woman described her apartment, and she says the owner isn’t doing anything to help.
Man accused of animal cruelty after dog found near death, later euthanized, DeLand police say
Read full article: Man accused of animal cruelty after dog found near death, later euthanized, DeLand police sayDeLand police arrested a man accused of animal cruelty after officers found a sickly dog which “ultimately had to be euthanized due to its condition,” the agency said on social media.
Florida man calling out to coyotes survives ‘attack’ by armadillos. Check out the funny video
Read full article: Florida man calling out to coyotes survives ‘attack’ by armadillos. Check out the funny videoA Lake County man taking a late night stroll in his driveway was caught off guard by two armadillos, and the funny moment it was all caught on his security camera.
‘The dog would scream:’ 2 dogs abandoned, pushed out of car in Orange County
Read full article: ‘The dog would scream:’ 2 dogs abandoned, pushed out of car in Orange CountyOne of the dogs was struck by a vehicle and dragged along "for a short distance" before being able to escape, according to the OCAS.
‘Rattlesnake Dinner:’ This is one of Florida’s strangest delicacies. Would you try it?
Read full article: ‘Rattlesnake Dinner:’ This is one of Florida’s strangest delicacies. Would you try it?When looking at a rattlesnake, “Delicious” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. But that wasn’t always the case.
‘Pretty significant:’ Birds washed up on Florida shores had plastic in their stomachs
Read full article: ‘Pretty significant:’ Birds washed up on Florida shores had plastic in their stomachsDozens of birds found dead or sick on Central Florida beaches in the last month apparently have plastic in their stomachs, according to the hospital caring for them.
Seminole County considers requirement for new neighborhoods to post bear awareness signs
Read full article: Seminole County considers requirement for new neighborhoods to post bear awareness signsCommissioners in Seminole County are considering an ordinance that would require new signs to warn people about bears.
You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
Read full article: You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida cityThe Mount Dora City Council has brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined.
Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy mill
Read full article: Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy millDetectives discovered that dogs had been left out in the sun without proper shelter, with food dishes containing vomit and water pails being filled with mold.
‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboards
Read full article: ‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboardsDeputies discovered that the dogs were left out in the heat, their food dishes contained vomit, and their water pails were filled with mold, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
‘Don’t see myself getting back in the water:’ Victim recounts shark attack at New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: ‘Don’t see myself getting back in the water:’ Victim recounts shark attack at New Smyrna BeachConnor Baker, 21, traveled to New Smyrna Beach for a vacation with his girlfriend and her brother. Now, he's recovering from a major injury to his foot.
Slow down for Florida sandhill cranes: Horizon West to get wildlife crossing road signs
Read full article: Slow down for Florida sandhill cranes: Horizon West to get wildlife crossing road signsIf you have ever seen a Florida sandhill crane in your neighborhood, you know how slow they can sometimes walk. It can be dangerous for them to cross the road if a car doesn’t slow down in time.
Marine Science Center to release sea turtle after months of rehabilitation
Read full article: Marine Science Center to release sea turtle after months of rehabilitationThe Marine Science Center announced one of its sea turtle hospital patients will soon return to the sea this week after three months of rehabilitation.
Microchip helps Orange County animal shelter reunite lost dog with owners after fireworks scare
Read full article: Microchip helps Orange County animal shelter reunite lost dog with owners after fireworks scareOzzy the dog, who was spooked by fireworks and hit by a car before being found by Ocoee police, has been reunited with his family thanks to a microchip, according to Orange County Animal Services.
Orange County Animal Services provides tips ahead of Fourth of July fireworks
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services provides tips ahead of Fourth of July fireworksAs July 4 approaches, Orange County Animal Services is raising awareness about the surge in abandoned dogs and the need for responsible pet ownership.