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.

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.

Wayward Kitty That Showed Up In Tampa Returns Home To Michigan

After being found in Tampa, 1,100 miles away from home, Daisy Duck Bandit is now back in the arms of his owner in Dearborn.

Happy Halloween From Mickey

Starring Mickey, the perfectly disproportionate pup!

Happy Halloween From Charlie The Golden Retriever

Taco Tuesdays just got cuter!

Hazel Entangled In Hammock Wins Funny Pet Photo Contest

The votes from readers have been tabulated and the winner of the Patch Funny Pet Photo Contest has been declared.

Black-Tie Gala To Feature Humane Society Adoptable Pets

To celebrate the coming cool weather, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay​ will present a Nordic Nights theme at its annual fundraiser.

A Puppy Named Ponce Inspired A New Florida Law

A new law that went into effect Oct. 1 will allow judges to keep pets out of the hands of habitual animal abusers.

Heartbreaking Video: Starving Dog Rescued By Firefighters Dies

"We were in shock," said Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Dennis Ponce. "It broke my heart."

Fedex Driver Finds Crate Of Puppies On Side Of Road

Two adult dogs and five puppies discovered crammed into a crate and left on the side of the road in the heat are now recovering.

Service Dog Goes Into Labor At Airport, Births 8 Puppies (VIDEO)

The dog gave birth to seven males and one female at Tampa International Airport Friday.

2 Cities In Florida Ranked Among Best In Country For Dog Parks

A new analysis ranked the best — and worst — cities in America for dog parks. See how Florida cities fared.

Florida Residents Love This Dog Breed The Most

When it comes to dog breeds, Florida has a favorite.

Hillsborough's Pet Resource Center Named Best In Florida

Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center has been named the Outstanding Agency of the Year by the Florida Animal Control Association