Animals

Alachua County’s K-9 department has a very unique police partnership between two officers. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chrissy McLarty reports, some dogs are responsible for putting convicts behind bars, while K-9s help them serve time. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ChrissysDogProjectFinal.mp3]

Neglect, hoarding and blood sports all fall under the category of animal abuse.  Two years ago the University of Florida paired up with ASPCA, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to form the first veterinary forensic sciences program.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kristin Hammel reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/KristinHammelProjectAnimalCrueltyProjectredo.mp3] (News …

You may be pulling tricks this Halloween, but make sure your pets don’t get into your treats. Gainesville Pet Rescue Assistant to Exective Director Lindsey Hidenburry says the biggest threats to animals are candy and pranksters. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/Hidenburry1.mp3] Hidenburry says to take your animal to a vet immediately if it gets …

The last of the cats rescued from Haven Acres in June are finding a new home today. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/KATVOICER.mp3] These remaining cats tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which made them difficult to place in private homes.  Nearly 700 cats were rescued from the Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary, and have been …

Wild coyotes are present around the state, but they are a relatively uncommon site.  WUFT-FM’s Corey Matthew says that sight is not so unusual anymore. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/CoyotesWrap.mp3] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Spokeswoman Karen Parker says area residents should never leave food outside that a coyote can eat, because it …

October is “Adopt a Shelter Pet Month,” and with just a few weeks left, Hernando County Animal Services is offering a discounted adoption fee to try to get more shelter animals into good homes. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Brown reports, it is important now more than ever to place …

With a few weeks remaining in Adopt a Shelter Pet Month, Hernando County Animal Services is pushing a reduced adoption fee to try to get more animals in to good homes. Animal Services Manager Leanna Teague says it is important now, more than ever, to place these dogs and cats. …

Officials at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo are encouraging people to make a difference for wildlife this halloween. Halloween candy includes palm oil, often cited as a cause of irreparable environmental damage, but zoo officials say you should look for companies using sustainable palm oil in their candies. The …

Alachua County’s Animal Services is teaming up with Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary for the second time. Hundreds of cats will be available for adoption tomorrow. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s  Leah Harding spoke with Alachua County Animal Services Public Education Program Coordinator, Hillary Hines about the event. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/CatAdoptionQA.mp3]

The last day for the St. Francis Pet Care Clinic will be next Tuesday.  The organizers of the clinic which has served the pets of the homeless and low income residents in the Gainesville area hope to soon relocate.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Juliana Valencia reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/petcarewrapvalencia.mp3]