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Dog racing is now illegal in 41 states – and the two remaining tracks in Florida will soon have their last live races.
Read More »Track Owners And Animal Shelters Prepare For The End Of Dog Racing In Florida
North Central Florida Humane Society Exceeds Adoption Expectations During Quarantine
Adoptions from mid-March to the end of May exceeded The Humane Society’s expectations at 300 since the beginning fo quarantine.
Read More »Alachua County Animal Services Operates During Pandemic, Foster Numbers High
The director of Alachua County Animal Services says this might be the first time there are more animals in foster care than in the shelter.
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 »Zero Waste Week Aims To Promote A Lifestyle That Produces No Waste
Zero waste is defined for people as living in a way that produces little to no waste.
Read More »Animal Foster Families Have Different Experiences When Hurricanes Approach
Over 90 animals were fostered from Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue when Hurricane Dorian approached Florida.
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 »Ocala Drive-In Theatre Hangs On Amid Decades Of Nationwide Decline For Drive-Ins
The 62-year-old John Watzke oversees one of the few drive-in theatre sites left in the country.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Unanimously Approves Irresponsible Pet Owner Ordinance
Eight high-profile dog attacks in the past eight months led Tuesday to the Alachua County Commission taking action.
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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