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It has announced a free adoption event on Friday and Saturday at the shelter to help alleviate the overcrowding.
Read More »Alachua County is battling overcrowding at its animal shelter, so adoptions are free for now
Feline Health Symposium is for Anyone Who Loves Cats
Cat parents to cat doctors have converged on the University of Florida campus to learn about the latest advancements in feline health. The EveryCat Health Foundation in collaboration with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a cat health symposium that began on Friday …
Read More »A Lafayette County couple acts as Noah’s Ark for the county’s surrendered animals
Together, Carol Pearce and her husband, Julian, look after hundreds of animals at their home in Mayo, Florida.
Read More »Large alligator killed that menaced Florida paddleboarder in viral video
Florida wildlife officials have now killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park during an encounter in September recorded on video that went viral. The male alligator – 11 feet, 10 inches long – was shot in the head one …
Read More »Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show builds life skills in competitors
The event, which began with animal weigh-ins and camper check-ins on Thursday and runs through Tuesday, seeks to build confidence and responsibility in students through livestock and other agricultural projects. The students participate in Future Farmers of America and 4-H, two youth agriculture programs available to students through Alachua County Public Schools and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
Read More »Bill permitting development on manatees’ food source stalls in Legislature
TAMPA, Fla. – Environmental advocates are encouraged that a bill to open Florida’s seagrass beds to development – which could be devastating for the dwindling manatee population – has only a slim chance of passing the Legislature this session. “We would be destroying what little seagrass we have left in …
Read More »UF veterinary hospital in Ocala looks to increase quality of care for horses
World Equestrian Center is the largest equine center in the United States, and with the addition of the veterinary hospital, it is likely to continue growing.
Read More »Marion County combating stray animal stereotypes with help of the Humane Society
The Humane Society of Marion County continues to combat animal stereotypes through engaging with community members and promoting educational interactions with children.
Read More »Fort McCoy horse rescue continues to trailblaze amid debt
It began with a few stray horses. If Tina Nichols saw a horse in need, she’d take them in. It didn’t matter if the horse was starving or blind – only if they needed care. When she got up to six horses, Nichols had to find a way to generate …
Read More »Tennis players celebrate American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Play Tennis Gainesville hosted clinics to increase outreach about heart health. WUFT visited the clinic to take a closer look.
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