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North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
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Florida Passes Law Giving Dogs A Second Chance
A requirement to put a dog down after it harmed a small child sparked controversy and a new law defining an appeals process.
Read More »Alachua County Animal Shelter Quarantines Dogs Due To Infection Outbreak
Alachua County Animal Shelter is under a 10-day quarantine due to an outbreak of infection. ACAS should reopen on March 4 if animals are medically cleared.
Read More »Extended Kitten Season Affecting Animal Services No-Kill Status
Alachua County Animal Services has been working to improve the release rate of the animals in their care; however, with cats reproducing throughout the year, an increase in the population of animals at the shleter has occured.
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