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“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.”
Read More »Alachua County Animal Services Urge People To Foster Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As Micanopy’s Cemetery Runs Out Of Space, Seminole Battleground May Prevent Expansion
The Micanopy Historic Cemetery Association proposed plans to expand the 200-year-old cemetery into the adjacent lot, which is comprised of three plots of land owned by the Town of Micanopy. However, the plan is facing pushback from some community leaders because the 4.5-acre expansion would mean tampering with historic land.
Read More »Proposed Bill Scratches At Key Cat Issue, Would Ban Declawing
Florida would become the second state to prohibit the procedure after New York, which banned it last summer.
Read More »Gainesville Animal Rescue Volunteers Express The Heartache Inherent In Their Work
“When you see them flourish and you see that light come back into their eyes, that's what keeps you able to do this,” Finelli said. “If you don't see that, and you don't find great homes for them, this will just really kill you.”
Read More »McIntosh Woman Aims To Start Community Garden In Food Desert, With Hopes Of Children Getting Involved
April Casey's passion for gardening and desire to have easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables pointed to one answer: starting a community garden.
Read More »Alachua County Reacts To Declining Bird Numbers In U.S. And Canada
The U.S. and Canada have seen bird numbers drop by 3 billion in 48 years, according to a Cornell lab study.
Read More »Florida Pet Rescues Prepare For More Lost Pets During Hurricane Season
A quick scroll through Gainesville Pet Finder shows picture after picture of cats and dogs, usually multiple posts a day. Shore said the number of posts only increases after a hurricane or major storm.
Read More »New Pet Ordinance May Be Gainesville’s Next Step Against Dog Bites
Ward said the city uses Alachua County code that states a maximum of 10 dogs or cats for residents.
Read More »Juvenile Offenders Get Chance In The Spotlight With Guidance From Hippodrome, River Phoenix Center
Raiford is Union Juvenile Residential Facility currently holding 24 young men from ages 13 to 18. For the next few months a team of theater and education workers from Gainesville will make weekly visits to the detention center to help rehabilitate these young men.
Read More »Hank, A Friendly Feline, Helps Those In Need At Child Advocacy Center
When you walk through the doors of the Child Advocacy Center, the room is filled with toys, books, crayons, and a cat who goes by the name of Hank.
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