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Family dog Apollo found safe in New York after going missing in Florida
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (112+ words) OCALA, Fla. " Apollo, a family dog who went missing on April 25, has been found safe in New York. The family announced, "we received the incredible news that Apollo has been found and is currently safe in New York." on Go…...
Seminole County cats get second chance through working cat program
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (128+ words) SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. " Bonnie and Clyde have a new home and a job to do. Seminole County Animal Services shared the success story of two cats adopted through its Working Cat Program. The program places cats that may not be…...
Rockledge man arrested for animal abuse after dog dies from neglect
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (92+ words) BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. " A Brevard County man is accused of neglecting his dog, leading to its death. Andrew Carroll, a Rockledge man, was arrested and charged with aggravated animal abuse after his dog died from neglect. The Brevard County Sheriff's…...
Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring
1+ week, 1+ day ago (495+ words) HANOI, Vietnam " Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports. More than 40 of the rescued cats were…...
Rabid cat attacks 5 people, puppy in Central Florida
1+ week, 1+ day ago (145+ words) Rabid cat terrorizes Central Florida neighborhood, bites 5 people and a puppy WFTV Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Rabid cat terrorizes Central Florida neighborhood, bites 5 people and a puppy OC School Board Innovates…...
Central Florida Zoo announces death of Willow the sloth after weeks of declining health
1+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) SANFORD, Fla. " The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens on Tuesday announced the death of Willow, a female sloth that had been receiving specialized care behind the scenes after arriving at the zoo earlier this year. In a social media post,…...
Rabid cat terrorizes Central Florida neighborhood, bites 5 people and a puppy
1+ week, 2+ day ago (638+ words) POLK COUNTY, Fla. " Deputies in Polk County said a stray cat that attacked five people and a puppy has tested positive for rabies. The animal attacks happened in the Glen Road area north Lakeland during the first week of June…...
Man accused of leaving three dogs to die bonds out of Brevard County Jail
1+ week, 2+ day ago (308+ words) BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. " Only Channel 9 was there Tuesday as the Cocoa man, accused of leaving three dogs to die in his camper, bonded out of the Brevard County Jail. Just three weeks ago, his girlfriend, Jodi Cowan, was mauled to…...
Volusia County's 2026 sea turtle nesting season sets new record
1+ week, 2+ day ago (153+ words) VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. " Volusia County has had an exciting beginning to its 2026 sea turtle nesting season, with 695 nests spotted as of June 11. This number is a wonderful milestone, far exceeding the previous record for this time of year on the…...
Zoo's Phantom the sloth sheds light on illegal wildlife trade
1+ week, 3+ day ago (130+ words) Phantom the Sloth The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens shared information about Phantom, a sloth, revealing mysterious markings. SANFORD, Fla. " The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens recently shared some eye-opening information about Phantom, a sloth they care for, shedding light…...