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Broward County Animal Care hopes to find forever home for Iris ahead of big adoption event
Broward County Animal Care is hoping to find a forever home for Iris, a 5-year-old dog described as a “love muffin,” just as the shelter launches a major pet adoption event this weekend.
Duo accused of neglecting 3 dogs in Fort Lauderdale: Police
Police officers recently rescued three dogs in Fort Lauderdale and accused a 41-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman of neglect.
Mega pet adoption event held at Tree Tops Park in Davie
A South Florida-based animal coalition teamed up with Petco Love for their annual mega pet adoption event over the weekend.
Bulldog with heart of gold up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward
A 4-year-old bulldog named Acorn is looking for a forever home after his former family surrendered him to the Humane Society of Broward County, saying they no longer had time for him.
Meet Cooper – a 6-month-old pup in need of a forever home
Cooper is a 6-month-old dog that is being cared for by the Broward Humane Society after being rescued from Dominica, where he was placed in a box that was set on fire. He was given treatment in Dominica before being flown to South Florida.
Florida animal organization offers $20 microchip special ahead of peak hurricane season
With hurricane season in full swing, SPCA Florida is encouraging pet owners to prepare by taking advantage of a limited-time microchip offer.
Panthers’ Sam Bennett scores big for homeless pets during Stanley Cup-winning season
Winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships this year was just the beginning of many celebrations for Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett — thanks to his charity, Benny’s Buddies, which has made a big impact for homeless cats and dogs.
South Florida teen author combines love for pets, science
Plenty of high schoolers have their hands full with academics and extra-curricular activities already, but we found one special teenager that is already a self-published author focusing on the science behind saving animals.
Panthers’ Sam Bennett brings Conn Smythe Trophy — and adoption boost — to Humane Society of Broward
The Humane Society of Broward County received a surprise visit Saturday from Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett and his fiancée — and they brought along the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Humane Society of Broward spotlights cats, dogs and Stanley Cup adoption deals
From playful kittens to mature dogs, the Humane Society of Broward County is spotlighting a variety of adoptable pets as the shelter continues to experience high intake during the summer season.
Girls’ puppy ‘Kali’ vanishes at Pembroke Lakes Mall
A single mother in Broward County said she is hoping someone can help her find “the third part of her heart.”
Eco-tourism helps endangered sea turtles in Florida Keys
The Turtle Hospital, which has been open for about four decades in Marathon, is suffering from budget cuts, but eco-tourism has been helping.
Humane Society of Broward finds ‘furever’ home for cuddlebug Stella, kittens also up for adoption
A big-hearted dog with an even bigger personality is looking for her forever home, according to the Humane Society of Broward County.
Renting private space for dogs becomes more popular in South Florida with SniffSpot app
The network of an app that allows dog owners to rent a private space for their beloved pets to have off-leash play has been growing.
2 Broward pups in need of loving homes
The Broward Humane Society showed off two puppies Thursday who are in need of forever homes.
Grieving woman warns pet owners about toxic flower after beloved cat dies
Lilies are a beautiful flower we see all the time, but the flower is so toxic to cats, it can shut down their organs and cause them to die in just days.
Kitten rescued from ditch, dozens more up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward
The Humane Society of Broward is overflowing with kittens, and one of them stole the spotlight during a Local 10 News “Adopt a Pet” segment Saturday morning.
Fort Lauderdale mother-son duo describe rescuing animal control worker during bloody dog attack
Two Fort Lauderdale residents were hailed as heroes on Friday morning after saving a woman during a bloody dog attack.
Fort Lauderdale family reunited with lost dogs 2 weeks later
After Local 10’s recent story about a man who was captured on camera seemingly taking puppies from a Fort Lauderdale home, Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch was contacted as he said he had been searching for the puppies’ owners for the last two weeks.
Humane Society of Broward hopes to find ‘furever’ home for furry friends during holiday weekend
A timid but lovable puppy named Nadia is capturing hearts at the Humane Society of Broward County, and staff members are hoping she’ll find a permanent home soon — just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.
Miami Gardens family says officer killed their dog after responding to call about vehicle vandals
A Miami Gardens family is distraught after they say a Miami Gardens police officer fatally shot their dog.
Meet Jaime: A kitten in need of a forever home
Alyssa Dazza, assistant director of Broward County Animal Care, visited Local 10 News Thursday with a new friend in need of a forever home.
Meet Pigeon – not a bird, but a dog in need of a new home
The Broward Humane Society brought a small dog to Local 10 studios Thursday that’s in need of a permanent home.
Woman says she found her dog suffering from 7 ‘stab wounds’ in Miami-Dade canal
Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Cutler Bay after a woman reported that her 15-year-old Shih Tzu suffered several stab wounds.
Couple grieves beloved dog shot in Miami Gardens
Lenai Rosier and Fitzgerald Lawrence said they loved their dog like a son.
Dog named Teddy up for adoption at Broward County Animal Care
On Thursday morning, Local 10 News welcomed Perla Navarrete, a volunteer coordinator with Broward County Animal Care, with a new friend in need of a forever home.
Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase adopted, has new job
A dog that led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Monday on Interstate 95 has found her forever home.
Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase will soon be ready for adoption
A dog that led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Monday on Interstate 95 is now at the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale.
Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies
Millions were touched by the image of Grover protecting his brother Zorro after a driver struck him on Interstate 95 he broke three legs.
PAWS4you Rescue needs a home for 5 abandoned puppies
PAWS4you Rescue is in search of a forever home for two abandoned puppies in Miami-Dade County.
Fort Lauderdale’s Good Luck Cat Café connects rescued felines with new homes
The Good Luck Cat Café in Fort Lauderdale is giving animal lovers a unique way to meet adoptable cats while enjoying a cozy atmosphere.
Miami high school students find joy, purpose in caring for emotional support dogs
Students in the special education program at Miami Southridge Senior High School have found an unlikely classmate who’s making a big difference in their lives – Charlie, a French bulldog who serves as their emotional support animal.
South Florida animal rescue seeks energetic pet parents for miniature pinschers
A South Florida animal rescue is searching for active pet parents to adopt a pair of energetic miniature pinscher mixes named Woody and Buzz.
Sanctuary in Broward aims to heal both animals and humans from trauma
Blair Barone, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded The Lucky Horse Sanctuary, about 12 years ago, in Broward County.
Humane Society of Broward seeks furever home for ‘tuxable’ pup, Joy
The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find a forever home for Joy, a 2-year-old lab-bully mix described as sweet but timid.
Scammers use lost pet flyers to get to victims in South Florida
Anita Kadar said she was out of town when her pet sitter allowed Kutya, her Belgian shepherd, out to the fenced backyard of their home.
Paw Patrol Animal Rescue finds abandoned puppies in Redland
Paw Patrol Animal Rescue advocates recently found two puppies in Redland that need a new home and named them Goalie and Stanley.
Broward County Animal Care’s new director says shelter needs more support
The director of the Broward County Animal Care, a county shelter for animals in need of a new home, has been on the job since May.
VCA Walk for the Animals celebrates 35th anniversary in Fort Lauderdale
Hundreds of animal lovers and their four-legged companions gathered Saturday morning for the 35th annual VCA Walk for the Animals, the largest fundraiser for the Humane Society of Broward County.
Police: Woman and her dog injured during shooting in Fort Lauderdale
Two dogs were fighting when one of the dog owners pulled out a gun and fired on Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
Scammers target people searching for lost pets in Broward
Scammers pretending to work for The Humane Society are targeting people who are using sites like Ring, Nextdoor, Facebook, and Pawboost to find their lost pets.
Woman claims South Florida animal hospital charged her to remove dog’s spleen, only to find out it’s still there
Local 10 animal advocate Jacey Birch recently delved into allegations of a cat dying after receiving a blood transfusion of dog blood from a South Florida animal hospital, and now she is back with a follow-up investigation into Leader Animal Specialty Hospital.
Fundraiser to help homeless pets in Broward needs more support
The annual VCA Walk for the Animals is about a week away in Fort Lauderdale.
Local animal advocate groups urge adopting senior pets for effortless companionship
Finding forever homes for dogs often focuses on playful puppies, but in South Florida, animal advocate groups are shining a light on senior pets.