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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.
Orange County animal shelter hits capacity as confiscation cases worsen high-intake streak
Read full article: Orange County animal shelter hits capacity as confiscation cases worsen high-intake streakOrange County Animal Services announces it has reached capacity amid a streak of high-intake days worsened by recent confiscation cases of animals being kept in poor living conditions.
Beagle Freedom Project is rescuing research dogs in Florida. How you can help
Read full article: Beagle Freedom Project is rescuing research dogs in Florida. How you can helpA national group that rescues and finds homes for animals from research facilities is in the process of doing their first-ever rescue in Florida.
Cyprus allows human COVID-19 medications to be used against deadly virus mutation in cats
Read full article: Cyprus allows human COVID-19 medications to be used against deadly virus mutation in catsVeterinarians in Cyprus are lauding a government decision to allow its stock of human COVID-19 medication to be used against a feline virus that has killed thousands of cats on the Mediterranean island.
Find a furry friend at the Sumter County adoption eggstravaganza
Read full article: Find a furry friend at the Sumter County adoption eggstravaganzaSumter County Animal Services is hosting an Easter-themed adoption eggstravaganza that gives a variety of cats and dogs the chance to find their “furever” homes.
Are you kitten me? Here are some ways to celebrate National Cat Day
Read full article: Are you kitten me? Here are some ways to celebrate National Cat DayWhether you have a tabby, a calico, a tuxedo or black cat, October 29 is the day we celebrate these odd, little purrrrrfect creatures that do as they please.
When our pets die, why do we say they ‘cross the rainbow bridge?’
Read full article: When our pets die, why do we say they ‘cross the rainbow bridge?’It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”
No. 9 Tennessee tops No. 5 Kentucky, reaches SEC final again
Read full article: No. 9 Tennessee tops No. 5 Kentucky, reaches SEC final againKennedy Chandler scored 19 points, Zakai Zeigler added 11 and No. 9 Tennessee held off fifth-ranked Kentucky 69-62 in the final minutes to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament final for the third time in the last five years.
Orange County Animal Services removes 92 cats from home, puts them up for adoption
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services removes 92 cats from home, puts them up for adoptionOrange County Animal Services is caring for 92 cats that were removed from a county resident’s home after the owner was hospitalized, the shelter said on social media Thursday.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opens 2nd to ‘Shang-Chi’ at box office
Read full article: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opens 2nd to ‘Shang-Chi’ at box office“Dear Evan Hansen” may have been a hit on Broadway, but the filmed adaptation of the Tony-winning show is off to a slow start at the box office in its first weekend in theaters.
These steps will keep your pet safe if a hurricane hits where you live
Read full article: These steps will keep your pet safe if a hurricane hits where you liveFor people in parts of the country that are hit by hurricanes, you probably already know to have an emergency kit ready for a moment’s notice, but do you have everything prepared for your four-legged friend?
What should you do if feral cats are roaming your neighborhood?
Read full article: What should you do if feral cats are roaming your neighborhood?Sometimes feral cats are the offspring of a stray while other times they are born to feral parents. Near restaurants, beneath porches or in abandoned buildings are some spaces where feral cats are known to dwell. Because feral cats are so fearful of people, it's possible that you might not even be aware that a feral colony exists near you. How can I help feral cats? Several nonprofit groups across the country provide TNR to feral cats, including in Central Florida.