Alachua County Animal Services

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a husband and wife Tuesday after authorities said they found 10 starving, dirty dogs without water in their backyard. The State Attorney’s Office in Alachua County filed 10 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and two counts of fighting or baiting animals – all felonies – against the couple.

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The Alachua County Commission will continue to work with Alachua County Animal Services to explore the proposed solutions.

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.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the St. Francis Pet Care Clinic has closed but plans to reopen on May 5.

“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.”

Ward said the city uses Alachua County code that states a maximum of 10 dogs or cats for residents.

The Clay County Animal Services (CCAS) created a championship to give deserving dogs a home. Sixteen dogs were chosen for the adoption tournament modeled after March Madness.

Twenty residents of the Northwood Pines and Northwood Oaks neighborhoods attended the two-hour meeting at the Senior Recreation Center to have their voices heard.