This Is The Top Dog Name In FL, Report Says

Is your dog named for a movie character, maybe a beloved Disney pup? Or is it from the John Wick franchise? Here are FL's top dog names.

St. Pete Cat Coworking Space To Celebrate Grand Opening

Whiskers Workplace, likely the first cat coworking space in FL, will celebrate its grand opening on March 21.

Meet The 11 Dogs From FL Competing In Puppy Bowl 21

Sunday’s Puppy Bowl XXI pitting Team Fluff against Team Ruff features 142 rescue puppies, including 11 from FL.

‘Fix Your Ex’: Spay, Neuter Cats In Pinellas For Valentine’s Day

Friends of Strays, a St. Pete-based animal shelter, is offering a “Fix Your Ex” spay and neuter initiative for cats this Valentine’s Day.

The Cat Box, A Feline Adoption Center, Opening Soon In St. Petersburg

The Friends of Strays will open the nonprofit organization’s new cat adoptions center, The Cat Box, in St. Petersburg soon.

Meet — Or Better, Adopt — Nora, Kalani, St. Pete's Puppy Bowl Players

A border collie/labrador retriever mix and a chow chow/chihuahua mix from St. Pete will play in Sunday’s Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet.

Researchers May Have Unlocked Mystery Of Illness Sickening FL Dogs

Florida is one of 12 states where veterinarians are perplexed by an illness that has left dogs ill or dead after starting with a cough.

Where To Evacuate With Pets In Tampa Bay Area During Hurricane Idalia

When evacuating with a dog or cat during a hurricane, options for FL pet owners include some hotel chains and county evacuation shelters.

St. Pete Among Most Pet-Friendly Cities In U.S.: Report

St. Petersburg is No. 3 on a list of the Most Pet-Friendly Cities in the United States, according to Wallethub.

UrgentVet Opens New St. Pete Clinic For Pets

A nationwide urgent veterinary care clinic for pets is expanding in the Tampa Bay area with a new St. Petersburg location.

Real-Life Puppy Bowl Features Local Pups At St. Pete’s Dog Bar

Forget Super Bowl Sunday. Local pups will take the field Sunday for their own Puppy Bowl at St. Pete’s Dog Bar.

Puppy Bowl Stars 2 St. Pete Rescue Dogs On Super Bowl Sunday

On Super Bowl Sunday, two St. Pete rescue dogs will play in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl. Meet Nancy and Max at Dog Bar that day.

Missing Pup Chubby Cheese Reunited With St. Pete Family After 2 Years

A dog missing for 2 years was reunited with his St. Petersburg family thanks to an updated microchip, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay said.

Rescue Dog Donates Blood Serum For Stray Kitten’s Cornea Treatment

A kitten came to a St. Pete animal rescue group with an ulcer on her cornea. They used a blood donation from a rescue pup to treat her.

3K Dog Walkathon Fundraiser Returns In-Person To St. Pete

The Southeastern Guide Dogs organization's largest fundraiser returns to North Straub Park after going virtual for two years.

SPCA Tampa Bay Welcomes New Chief Veterinary, HR Officer

Dr. Cynthia Mitchell and Howard Qualls take on new roles.

German Shepherd Dog Missing From His St. Pete Family: Police

St. Petersburg officers found a dog wandering alone in a neighborhood, and they want to reunite him with his owner.

Friends Of Strays Hosts Halloween Online Auction: Bids Open

Over 50 items are available to bid on, including a Siesta Key stay, in the annual fall fundraising event for a St. Pete no-kill shelter.

St. Pete Ranks 7th As 'Most Pet Friendly City' In U.S.

WalletHub's recent study compared 23 key metrics such as dog-friendly shops, trainers and veterinary care of the 100 largest cities.

Happy Holidays From Cute Pets Around Tampa Bay

Patch readers from around Tampa Bay have submitted their holiday pet photos. See all the festive cuteness here.

Holiday Pet Pics: Send Patch Your Festive Florida Pet Photos

Got a cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics.

Dogs And July 4 Fireworks Don't Mix: Check Your St. Pete Shelters

More dogs disappear July 4-5 than on any other days of the year. Fireworks that have been popping since the pandemic began make it worse.

Florida Included In 'Horrible Hundred' Puppy Mill Report

Inspections have paused due to the coronavirus, the Humane Society of the United States says in its "Horrible Hundred" puppy mill report.

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist Co-Sponsors Petfax Bill For Consumers

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is co-sponsoring the Petfax Act in the U.S. House to mandate honesty and transparency in commercial pet sales.

Canine Trafficking – Hillsborough County taking action

It is the canine version of human trafficking.

Adoptable Dog: You Wanna Pizza Me?

This handsome fella is just pining for attention. Marshall is available for adoption at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter.

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

Adoptable Dog: Hank Is Anxious To Get His 1st Real Home

Hank and his siblings are at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter, waiting to be adopted by loving families.

St. Pete Cop Known As Dog's Best Friend Rescues 4 Abandoned Pups

He routinely patrols the streets of St. Petersburg with a pocketful of Milk Bones treats, distributing them to any dog he spots.

Applications Available For St. Pete Pet-Friendly Businesses

Businesses in St. Petersburg are now invited to apply to participate in the Mayor's Pet-Friendly Business program.

SPCA Pinellas County Offers Spaying, Neutering For $10

SPCA Tampa Bay Veterinary Center received a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to fuel spay and neuter efforts in Pinellas County.

St. Pete Cat Recovering After Being Doused With Gas, Shot In Face

A 7-month old blonde tabby cat named Cain is slowly recovering after being doused with gasoline and shot in the face with an airsoft rifle.

​St. Petersburg Launches Pet-Friendly Initiative -- St. Pete PAWS

The City of St. Petersburg rolled out a new initiative for people and their pets.

Pinellas Residents Warned Against Bringing Pets To Fort DeSoto

Animal Services is advising pet owners to refrain from bringing puppies, senior dogs, ill dogs and unvaccinated dogs to Fort DeSoto Park.

Free Seminar Offers Expert Advice On Caring For Your Pet

Learn from veterinarians and trainers at SPCA Tampa Bay Veterinary Center on Dec. 2.

Missing Kiteboarding Canine Back Home

The Maramenides family give all the credit for Zeus' safe return to Tampa resident Miguel Comacho.

Famous Kiteboarding Canine Missing; $3,500 Reward Offered

Zeus was dog-napped on Sunday, Nov. 4, during a kiteboarding competition at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge beach.

Vote For Your Favorite Reader-Submitted Funny Pet Photo

We had an incredible response to our call-out for your funny pet photos.​

Watch: Dog Rescued In Iraq Welcomes Soldier Home To St. Pete

Even a puppy would have a hard time forgetting the person who rescued her from starving to death in war-torn Iraq.

Has That Python Become Too Big To Handle? FWC Hosts Amnesty Day

Residents who have exotic pets they want to relinquish can bring them to the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Saturday, Mary 19.