A new non-profit named Paws Angels is using thermal-imaging drones to search for missing pets from the sky, giving families another tool and another reason to hope.
A Marion County family is reuniting with their 13-year-old dog, Apollo, who was found in New York nearly two months after disappearing. Surveillance footage showed a woman taking Apollo, and he was later discovered in Hempstead with a tag bearing a different name. The family is incurring significant expenses to bring him home and is seeking answers about his journey, while expressing relief and excitement at his return. Authorities have not yet updated their previous determination that no crime occurred.
Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.
With summer heat arriving in Central Florida, local agencies are reminding the community just how dangerous a parked vehicle can become for pets, even in a matter of minutes.
At Harbor House of Central Florida, family members have a safe place to go, right alongside their pets.
This weekend’s Trooper Steve on Patrol took us to the heart of historic downtown Sanford, where the 14th annual Pints and Paws craft beer festival brought together thousands of people and plenty of four-legged friends—for a cause that continues to grow in a big way.
On today’s Trooper Steve on Patrol, I had the chance to roll through Sanford with Paul Williams, the founder of one of Central Florida’s most unique and impactful events: the 14th Annual Sanford Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival.
A Lake County woman finds a puppy online. Just days after she picked up the dog, the puppy died. A News 6 investigation uncovered the documents, including a veterinary certificate Messina received, may be fraudulent.
Nearly 400 people and their pets came together at Harbor Park for the 14th annual Paws for Peace Walk & Run, an event benefiting Harbor House of Central Florida.
We're excited to welcome Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry for a live interview as we discuss an incredible opportunity for pet owners in the community.
“Over at the VA, there’s one that she’s just totally bonded with over the last couple of weeks, she’ll just cuddle with him,” Samantha Baruah, Freyja’s handler and owner, told News 6. “You know, the other veterans joke that he is the tough guy of the group and really doesn’t smile until Freya is around.”
Health officials in Brevard County are monitoring rabies among wild animals after a confirmed case in a bat on Feb. 18, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Health.
The Westminster Kennel Club selected several Orlando-area residents to serve as judges in next month's dog show in New York City.
Petco is selling Teddy Bear and other miniature rabbit breeds at a small number of stores across the country— including one local store in Clermont.
Orange 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.
The 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.
Due to a dog testing positive for Strep Zoo, Orange County Animal Services has paused intakes and adoptions.
News 6 teamed up with Harbor House of Central Florida to get results for domestic violence survivors and their pets.
The American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.
Orange County Animal Services raised the alarm to make the public aware of a nationwide scam now possibly targeting owners of lost pets in Central Florida.
St. Cloud-based charitable organization, Florida Little Dog Rescue Group, has announced that 7 of its adorable pups are set to steal the spotlight in Puppy Bowl XX on Animal Planet, airing Sunday, Feb. 11.
Sometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.
If you’re looking for a booming career or change in job, you may want to consider the pet care industry – specifically dog grooming. A competition in Central Florida is bringing awareness to the growing demand for dog groomers while giving back to the community.
After experiencing two major animal cruelty cases within the last year, Seminole County Animal Services found themselves full of dogs and cats needing their forever home.
This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.
People with pets may want to think twice before boarding theirs pups as a mystery virus impacting dogs spreads across the country.
If you’re looking for your next furry friend, the Pedigree Brand announced that it will cover adoption fees for pets adopted nationwide on Sunday.
With the kids off of school for the summer, some families think now is a good time to get a dog.
The Halifax Humane Society announced that all of the dogs brought to their new adoption center in the Volusia Mall found new homes during the grand opening weekend.
Summers in Central Florida are also getting hotter, according to our media partners at Climate Central, so it’s important to pay extra attention to our four-legged friends.
As animal advocates are thinking of creative ways to save lives, a national nonprofit looks to pilots to help transport animals to a better life.
