Animals

Poultry farming ordinances may seem random to most, but Alachua County has adopted its own set of unique ordinances in order to attend to a growing interest in backyard chicken farming.

The Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs organization held its third annual Passing of the Leash event, where disabled owners are officially paired with a service dog to help them with their specific needs.

Officials from the Alachua County and Northeast Florida Humane Societies discuss what people should consider before adopting a cat or dog for someone as a gift.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office will hold an auction on Saturday to find homes for two healthy horses that have overcome severe malnutrition. ACSO has spent more than $1,400 over the last six months rehabilitating them.

Gainesville's Phoenix Animal Rescue expects to open a rehabilitative ranch for dogs in Levy County by the end of 2014.

In its third year at the Alachua County Youth Fair, the Massagee family not only hopes to educate others about agriculture, but also to attract those who might be interested in their program.

An elephant attack that left the victim hospitalized is prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to investigate Two Tails Ranch in Williston.

Rabbits are seeking new homes after being banned from the UF campus, and the Gainesville Rabbit Rescue is facing the consequences.

Gainesville City Commission is considering increasing the number of chickens city residents can own from two to 10.

Phoenix Animal Rescue is raising funds for a "Rescue Ranch" to help save the lives of more abandoned and abused dogs.