Animals

Investigators are now confident a deadly cat virus that closed the Alachua County animal facilities is now neutralized.  The deadly cat virus, Panleukopenia was found last week, and as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Dana Lewin reports, the shelter is back and business. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPPanleukopeniaDana.mp3]

Animal shelters are usually a place where stray animals can be dropped off and cared for. But what happens when the shelter becomes the place of danger? WUFT-FM’s Kevin Roberts has the story on a disease that caused a scare at the Alachua County animal shelter. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/08/Panleukopenia.mp3|titles=Panleukopenia]  

Last week’s burglary at the Alachua County Humane Society won’t stop the animal safe haven from operating. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’S Liana Charles has an update on the Humane Society’s condition. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ANIMALMIXDOWNFINAL.mp3]

The public is invited to view some of the world’s smallest horses this weekend.  It’s being called the “Last Chance” show because it’s the last in a stringof three shows intended for miniature horse exhibitors to qualify for the World Championships of the American Miniature Horse Association scheduled for this …

You may not know it,  but if you like visiting zoos and aquariums, you depend on these people.  We’re talking zoo keepers, who are being recognized this week as part of National Zoo Keeper week.  Many of the people who work in those facilities, come from Santa Fe College in Gainesville.  …

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 week from people worried after seeing a dog left inside …

The thoroughbred racehorse I’ll Have Another has dropped out of the Belmont Stakes this weekend. His trainer said earlier today he has the start of some tendonitis in the left front leg. The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company sold I’ll Have Another earlier in 2011.  WUFT-FM’s Emily Burris spoke with company …

A new pet emergency clinic will be opening in July as a collaborative effort between area veterinarians and the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.  UF Veterinary Hospitals chief of staff Dana Zimmel says they were approached by private practicioners with the opportunity to create this facility. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Zimmel1.mp3] The …

The monkey business continues as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission searches for the Patas monkey first spotted last week in Gainesville.  FWC Public Information Coordinator Karen Parker says, while Patas monkeys can be aggressive, this animal seems to present no danger. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/Parker2.mp3] If the monkey is spotted, Parker …

The Horse Protection Association of Florida is already finding homes for fourteen horses rescued in Marion County. Executive Director Morgan Silver says a number of suitable owners have already come forward. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/Silver4.mp3] She says the organization rigorously screens potential adopters before releasing the horses to anyone.  These horses are in …