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Ward said the city uses Alachua County code that states a maximum of 10 dogs or cats for residents.
Read More »New Pet Ordinance May Be Gainesville’s Next Step Against Dog Bites
Animal Services’ Promotes ‘Sweet 16’ Tournament As Creative Adoption Incentive For Clay County
The Clay County Animal Services (CCAS) created a championship to give deserving dogs a home. Sixteen dogs were chosen for the adoption tournament modeled after March Madness.
Read More »In Florida, There’s A Growing Need To ‘Respect Your Elders,’ And That Includes Gopher Tortoises
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been promoting the awareness of Gopher Tortoise Day and the protection of these reptiles since 2016 because gopher tortoises are a keystone species.
Read More »Vet Says Alachua County’s Irresponsible Pet Owner Ordinance Is A Good Start
A Wyoming city and a north central Florida county have recently adopted ordinances to hold pet owners more accountable for dog attacks.
Read More »Melrose Area Dog Attacks Threaten Neighbors, Livestock
Groups of dogs have been demolishing cages and chicken coops, attacking livestock and harassing community members in Melrose and Keystone Heights. Despite residents' calls to animal services, very little has been done to address the issue in the rural neighborhoods.
Read More »Emotions Run High At Neighborhood Meeting Over Recent Dog Attacks
Twenty residents of the Northwood Pines and Northwood Oaks neighborhoods attended the two-hour meeting at the Senior Recreation Center to have their voices heard.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Unanimously Approves Irresponsible Pet Owner Ordinance
Eight high-profile dog attacks in the past eight months led Tuesday to the Alachua County Commission taking action.
Read More »Dangerous Dog Attacks Drive Conversation At City Meeting
Gainesville will wait for Alachua County to vote on an irresponsible pet owner ordinance Tuesday before deciding how to best deal with the recent spate of dog attacks plaguing the community.
Read More »Fears Become Reality For Gainesville Neighbors Living Near Dangerous Dogs
County and City Commissioners are taking action against "irresponsible pet owners" after a string of "dangerous dog" attacks, perpetrated mostly by pit bulls. The attacks have resulted in euthanasia of injured animals and even the death of a 2-year-old boy.
Read More »Cane Toads Flourishing In South Florida
An outbreak of cane toads occurred two weekends ago in Palm Beach Gardens. Once imported to eat bugs in sugar cane fields, they’re now an invasive poisonous species. According to UF Wildlife Ecology Professor Steve Johnson, the toads are a serious threat to pets. Symptoms of cane toad poisoning in dogs …
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