animal shelters Archives

There’s a push during November to find older shelter animals a fresh home

November 10, 2022 Animals

They may all be cute and cuddly creatures, but the odds are stacked against them to get adopted.

The Point, Oct. 3, 2022: Scenes from Southwest Florida following Hurricane Ian

October 3, 2022 The Point

Storm survivors, some of who lost all, wonder what comes next?

Alachua County is battling overcrowding at its animal shelter, so adoptions are free for now

July 20, 2022 Animals

It has announced a free adoption event on Friday and Saturday at the shelter to help alleviate the overcrowding.

Planning for hurricane season? Don’t forget your pets.

June 10, 2022 Weather

Hurricane season has begun, and no doubt you already have your hurricane kit assembled. But vets and animal experts warn not to forget about our pets.

Gainesville Reports Increase In Animal Fostering Due To COVID-19

September 24, 2020 Animals, Business and development, Heard It On WUFT-FM

The COVID-19 pandemic has given Gainesville residents more time to foster more animals.

Alachua County Animal Services Urge People To Foster Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

March 20, 2020 Animals, Coronavirus

“I just feel like it's a win-win," the shelter manager said. "You get to help a dog in need, and you get company while you're home.”

Animal Foster Families Have Different Experiences When Hurricanes Approach

September 20, 2019 Animals

Over 90 animals were fostered from Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue when Hurricane Dorian approached Florida.

County Animal Shelter Kill Rates on Downward Trend for North Central Florida Counties

April 24, 2018 Animals

Public records for county animal shelters show that in recent years, euthanasia rates for cats and dogs have, for the most part, been on a downward trend in North Central Florida.

Florida Lawmakers Seek to Curb Animal Abuse, Create Registry

February 23, 2017 Animals, Government and politics

Florida lawmakers recently filed House Bill 871, which would require convicted animal abuse felons to be entered into a public registry. Pet stores, humane societies and other animal shelters would be required to verify that potential purchasers or adopters are not on the registry.