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In 2014, the county had 646 reported animal bites, including 381 by dogs.
Read More »The Number of Dog Bites Rose The Past Four Years In Alachua County. No One Quite Knows Why.
Alachua County Commissioners Vote to Continue Trap-Neuter-Release Cat Policy
Alachua County commissioners on Tuesday night voted in favor of continuing the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method to manage stray cats in the area in order to decrease euthanizations.
Read More »New Changes To Alachua County Pet Licensing: Simple And Affordable
The Alachua County Animal Services has made it more simple and more affordable to be in compliance with pet license regulations.
Read More »Alachua County Animal Services Takes In Animal Refugees From Irma
The animal intake was exceptionally high because of animals surrendered in anticipation of the storm. Many people brought their pets to Animal Services before evacuating to a shelter and picked them up when it was safe to return home.
Read More »Ohio Animal Rescuers Clear Florida Shelters Ahead Of Irma
With Hurricane Irma approaching the state of Florida, a group from the League for Animal Welfare in Batavia, Ohio drove more than 800 miles to help clear local shelters before the storm.
Read More »Speed Lovers Flock To 48th Annual Gatornationals
Locals and cross-country travelers flocked to the Gainesville Raceway all weekend to watch their favorite drivers burn rubber at the 48th Annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Read More »Gallery: Holidays Go To The Dogs
UF's Freshman Leadership Council collected donations for the Alachua County Humane Society and spread holiday cheer on campus Thursday.
Read More »Deputy Willcox To Be Suspended For Death Of K9 Partner
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tommy Willcox will serve six days of unpaid suspension following an internal investigation into the heat-related death of his K9 partner, Robbie.
Read More »Holiday Season Increases Chance For Pets To Be Adopted
With the holiday season here, pets have an increased chance of finding a new home as a gift to a loving owner. However, experts caution before giving a pet as a gift, make certain the recipient is prepared financially and otherwise for a long-term commitment.
Read More »Humane Society Urges People To Think Before Gifting Pets
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.
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