After three years of repeated phone calls to authorities, reporting animal abuse and cruelty, a Dania Beach resident discovered her biggest fear: the dog she felt was neglected and mistreated was found dead.
From playful pups to cuddly cats, Miami-Dade County Animal Services is spotlighting adoptable animals this summer while also reminding the public about how to prevent pets from getting lost.
We are in summer vacation season right now, a time when plenty of pet parents leave their loved ones with strangers or hire a sitter through a service.
The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find loving homes for two of its furry residents — a spirited senior dog named Ms. Pickles and a playful kitten named Maeva.
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.
Ana Angulo and Jean Loui Navarro are passionate about rescuing bees and they are hoping to change the local pest control industry.
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.
With hurricane season in full swing, SPCA Florida is encouraging pet owners to prepare by taking advantage of a limited-time microchip offer.
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.
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.
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.
Broward County Animal Care is preparing to showcase dozens of adoptable pets — including a lovable dog named Sully — during the Petco Love Mega Pet Adoption Event set for June 28, at Tree Tops Park in Davie.
The Turtle Hospital, which has been open for about four decades in Marathon, is suffering from budget cuts, but eco-tourism has been helping.
A big-hearted dog with an even bigger personality is looking for her forever home, according to the Humane Society of Broward County.
Workers at a southwest Miami-Dade animal clinic are taking care of a dog that was abandoned outside their building.
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.
The Humane Society of Broward County is calling on the public to open their homes to a growing number of puppies, including an 11-week-old shepherd mix named Manny, who appeared on Saturday morning’s “Adopt a Pet” segment.
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.
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.
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.
Two animal cruelty bills, meant to protect animals across the state of Florida, were signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.
In our world filled with new and improving technology - it seems like everyone has a camera rolling at all times.
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.
A walk along Las Olas Boulevard last month turned into a nightmare for a woman when a pit bull attacked her 4-year-old Malti-poo, Gracie — an encounter that ended with both dogs being euthanized and raised questions about shelter adoption practices.
The Humane Society of Greater Miami is working to find forever homes for a litter of puppies, their mother, and one special senior dog named Waffles.
Dakota and Savannah are the big girl puppies being featured this week by the Redland Dog Sanctuary, a South Florida rescue organization dedicated to saving animals abandoned in the Redlands and Homestead areas.
Around 10 million pets go missing every year in the United States — some get lost, some run away, and others are stolen. The loss of a family pet can be devastating.
A South Florida rescue group is making a big impact in the lives of forgotten animals.
In South Florida, the struggle to balance human development with the protection of sensitive animal species continues — and in Broward County’s Broadview Park, it’s dirt bikes and ATVs versus burrowing owls.
The Upper Keys Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit shelter that has been rescuing and rehoming animals since 1972, continues to make a difference in the lives of abandoned pets.
Ten frightened puppies were found huddled under a woodpile in rural Homestead, part of what advocates say is a growing and heartbreaking epidemic across South Florida: pets abandoned and left to die.
Stella, a black and white mixed-breed dog, greeted Local 10’s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch with kisses during a recent visit to Animal Aid, a non-profit rescue based in Oakland Park.
A South Florida animal rescue is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a disturbing animal abuse case involving a female black Giant Schnauzer named Bibi.
Two large dogs seen on video mauling a cat to death in a Cutler Bay backyard have been deemed “aggressive” by Miami-Dade Animal Services — but not “dangerous,” raising questions about what those labels actually mean.
Local 10’s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch visited Peaceful Ridge Rescue in Davie on Friday, where horses are up for adoption alongside the usual cats and dogs.
A Palm Beach County animal rescue group is giving disabled French bulldogs a second chance at life, as the popular breed faces increasing health complications tied to genetics and inbreeding.
Big dogs like Paige and Mushu often face longer odds in the shelter system — but rescue groups across South Florida are teaming up to make sure they get the second chance they deserve.
Recently Local 10 News Animal Advocate Jacey Birch conducted a two-part investigation on a dog that was never deemed dangerous.
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 is in search of a forever home for two abandoned puppies in Miami-Dade County.
A pit bull named Hercules has attacked multiple people and pets over the past year, yet authorities have struggled to designate the dog as dangerous, raising concerns about public safety.
The Good Luck Cat Café in Fort Lauderdale is giving animal lovers a unique way to meet adoptable cats while enjoying a cozy atmosphere.
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.
A South Florida animal rescue group is searching for a loving home for Bruno, a French bulldog with a spinal cord injury, while also working to find families for kittens rescued from the euthanasia list at Miami-Dade Animal Services.
A Lauderdale Lakes pet sitter is facing financial devastation after her client’s dog was brutally attacked by a larger, off-leash pit bull, highlighting growing concerns over dangerous pets in the community.
A South Florida animal rescue is searching for active pet parents to adopt a pair of energetic miniature pinscher mixes named Woody and Buzz.
Finding the perfect pet for your family may require a visit to your local shelter, but Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch makes it easier by bringing the shelter to you.
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.
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 advocates recently found two puppies in Redland that need a new home and named them Goalie and Stanley.
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.
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.
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.
A grey and white dog had been hit by a car when it was found on the side of I-95 at Exit 10 in Miami-Dade County.
The French bulldog is the most popular dog in America, but it also wins the award for the most expensive.
Finding forever homes for dogs often focuses on playful puppies, but in South Florida, animal advocate groups are shining a light on senior pets.
Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch first introduced viewers to Pawsitive Beginnings, a non-profit fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys more than a year and a half ago. Now the non-profit is giving back to children in the community.
Some big-hearted dogs with even bigger personalities are looking for forever homes at Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale.
Love and second chances were in the air Friday as Saving Grace and Her Furry Friends, a South Florida animal rescue, showcased two special pets in need of forever homes.
In a unique twist on organ donation, human pacemakers are being repurposed to save the lives of pets with failing hearts.
South Florida rescue groups and shelters are overwhelmed by a surge in abandoned dogs, a troubling trend that has intensified in the years since the pandemic ended.
A South Florida family is mourning the loss of their beloved Chihuahua, Daisy, after a routine dental procedure led to her unexpected death.
A Homestead veterinary technician is making it his mission to save pets across South Florida, focusing on preventive care and affordable treatment for families in need.
A silent killer is lurking in South Florida yards, and it’s claiming the lives of beloved pets.
Local animal rescue groups like Saving Sage Animal Rescue are stepping up to care for pets in need and find them new homes.
An animal rescue in South Florida is addressing the region’s growing overpopulation of stray puppies by offering low-cost spaying and neutering services while working tirelessly to find homes for adoptable pets.
Miami-Dade Animal Services, the county-run shelter long plagued by overcrowding, controversies, and leadership turnover, is under new management.
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station celebrated the groundbreaking of its new facility on Monday, marking a significant milestone in its decades-long mission to rehabilitate and protect South Florida’s wildlife.
Many pet owners are choosing at-home euthanasia as a more compassionate alternative, allowing beloved animals to pass away peacefully in familiar surroundings.
A pair of special needs cats are in special need of new pet parents.
Local 10 was on Miami Beach Tuesday when a rehabilitated pelican was released back into the wild by a local nonprofit rescue group.
Blue Waters Recovery Foundation in South Florida has taken a unique approach to addiction recovery by pairing sober living residents with rescue dogs, a strategy that founder Tiffany Skuraton says has transformed lives and raised the center’s sobriety success rate.
Local 10′s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch visited Saving Grace and Her Furry Friends showing animals that are currently up for adoption.
As feral cat populations surge across South Florida, communities clash over feeding practices and solutions. Animal advocates stress the need for unity and spaying/neutering programs to curb the issue.
There are countless abandoned animals that are left on the streets of South Florida or dumped at shelters.
Miami-Dade County-based nonprofit Anything’s Pawsible Rescue is searching for fosters and adopters.
A South Florida woman is heartbroken after claiming a botched blood transfusion at a local animal hospital led her to euthanize her beloved cat.
Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale is working hard to find permanent homes for more than 150 cats, all housed in their special “Cat Room.”
A South Florida woman is recounting the harrowing details of an attack by a neighbor’s dog as she fought to protect her small poodle, Coco, who was being pulled from her arms.
With fall season upon us, you may be looking for a furry cuddle partner.
A backyard breeder in northwest Miami-Dade was cited for animal cruelty after local animal advocates said they discovered dogs living in despicable conditions.
Most people are aware of the importance of routine dental cleanings to their overall health, but for many, it comes as a surprise to learn that the same holds for our beloved furry friends.
These days, taking your pet to the veterinarian for a checkup can cost a small fortune. Not to mention if your munchkin needs tests, bloodwork or surgery.
Do you take vitamins for your health every day? Well, we all know we should, and it turns out, your dog needs them too, especially as they get older and get the aches and pains as seniors much like people do as well.
South Florida is filled with animal lovers willing to do anything to save our defenseless creatures. But what do we do when that animal is invasive or non-native to our state or local areas?
Animal lovers in South Florida recently helped Dr. Cynthia Rodgers, a small animal veterinarian, to treat a 5-month-old puppy after a vicious dog attack in Broward County.
Owners of a cat beloved in a Dania Beach neighborhood believe he’s so friendly that someone might have stolen him.
The purrfect day for some goodwill exercise with your fur buddy is only a few weeks away.
How many times did you hear your mom say, “Don’t walk around barefoot, because if you step on something, we will have to go to the hospital and get you a tetanus shot!” Well, it turns out mom was right for us and our pets too.
As Local 10′s animal advocate, Jacey Birch always preaches “adopt don’t shop” and encourages everyone to save rescue animals instead of purchasing pets from stores and puppy mills.