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Humanitarians help cats and dogs across Florida

By on March 27th, 2013 | Last updated: April 22, 2013 at 1:41 pm

The Humanitarians of Florida, an organization dedicated to serving dogs and cats from anywhere in Florida, welcomes animals in need of clinical assistance, regardless of funding or county-line restrictions.

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Dog Days of Summer can be hazardous for dogs

By on July 13th, 2012 | Last updated: September 7, 2012 at 11:29 am

The Summer heat can be hazardous for dogs if owners don’t alter their routines to make sure their pets are never stuck in hot cars.  Despite common sense and a local ordinance, law enforcement gets a few emergency calls each [...]

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State officials remind parents about hot cars and kids

By on July 10th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 1:22 pm

By Stephanie Strasser & Stephanie Denardo - WUFT-FM With rising temperatures and busy summer days, the Department of Children and Families and the Florida Highway Patrol are reminding parents and caregivers not to leave their children unattended in cars.  Press Secretary of the Department [...]

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Miniature horses help comfort patients in Gainesville

By on April 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 4:23 pm

For those of us who have pets, we know how important they can be.  The connection of humans and animals includes some special horses in Gainesville.  When one of Gentle Carousel’s miniature therapy horses walks into a room to visit [...]

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