The new facility will not only have air conditioning for the animals but will also be able to accommodate large animal intakes — with an additional 10,000 square feet.

More than 150 animals were safely placed into foster homes after wildfires in Alachua County forced emergency evacuations at two local shelters Sunday.

Animal Resources Shelter Supervisor Brittany D’Azzo witnessed Gordon and Whiskey’s reunion firsthand. D’Azzo said it was heartwarming to see.

The Saturday morning quiet quickly turned into a chorus of monkey screams as the Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary turned its clinic into a dental suite in partnership with the Dental Coalition for Conservation.

The Galactic Cat Show transformed the Clay County Fairgrounds into a hub for cat lovers this weekend, drawing more than 150 cats from around the world to compete across 10 judging rings.

Organizers slip real rats into tubes with air holes and hide them under the hay. The sport draws breeds of all kinds to fulfill their natural role — getting rid of ver

Alachua County Animal Resources routinely receives a mix of good and bad reviews on its Google page. That's not uncommon when it comes to matters of animal care.

“We all love our animals at home and love it when people bring animals on the porch, so being able to partner with them is just an awesome opportunity to do something for the community,” he said.