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.
Police officers recently rescued three dogs in Fort Lauderdale and accused a 41-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman of neglect.
A South Florida-based animal coalition teamed up with Petco Love for their annual mega pet adoption event over the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A single mother in Broward County said she is hoping someone can help her find “the third part of her heart.”
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.
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 Broward Humane Society showed off two puppies Thursday who are in need of forever homes.
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.
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.
Two Fort Lauderdale residents were hailed as heroes on Friday morning after saving a woman during a bloody dog attack.
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.
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 Miami Gardens family is distraught after they say a Miami Gardens police officer fatally shot their dog.
Alyssa Dazza, assistant director of Broward County Animal Care, visited Local 10 News Thursday with a new friend in need of a forever home.
The Broward Humane Society brought a small dog to Local 10 studios Thursday that’s in need of a permanent home.
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.
Lenai Rosier and Fitzgerald Lawrence said they loved their dog like a son.
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.
A dog that led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Monday on Interstate 95 has found her forever home.
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.
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.
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 is searching for active pet parents to adopt a pair of energetic miniature pinscher mixes named Woody and Buzz.
Blair Barone, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded The Lucky Horse Sanctuary, about 12 years ago, in Broward County.
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.
Two dogs were fighting when one of the dog owners pulled out a gun and fired on Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
The annual VCA Walk for the Animals is about a week away in Fort Lauderdale.
Finding forever homes for dogs often focuses on playful puppies, but in South Florida, animal advocate groups are shining a light on senior pets.
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.
A trip to a coffee shop in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood took a chaotic turn when a man’s dog was suddenly attacked by a larger dog. The owner of the smaller dog described how he “fought like a Spartan” to save his beloved pet.
A kitten was safely rescued from the engine of a car that was parked in front of a Fort Lauderdale home last week, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue confirmed Monday.
Cleo is a loving dog. She is among the many animals up for adoption at the Humane Society of Broward County’s shelter.
Miami-Dade County-based nonprofit Anything’s Pawsible Rescue is searching for fosters and adopters.
As evacuations related to Hurricane Milton continued Wednesday in Tampa, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper found a dog tied to a barbed wire fence pole in a grassy flooded area.
As Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida’s Tampa Bay area, Broward Animal Care is asking local residents to temporarily open their homes for dogs and cats in need.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins said it wasn’t easy to open Miami’s new “Downtown Dog Spot.” Don’t call it a “dog park” she said.
Local 10′s animal advocate Jacey Birch spoke about the efforts Monday of Anything’s Pawsible Rescue, a local organization dedicated to saving dogs from euthanasia and finding them loving homes.
For some pet adopters, the process can come with unexpected challenges — especially when it comes to the fine print of adoption contracts.
Jonathan Funez-Ruiz volunteered to care for a couple of scared puppies abandoned under a trash container without food or water in Miami-Dade County.
The second annual Mega Adoption Florida events by Petco Love and the Humane Society to waive adoption fees are from Friday to Sunday. Most pets are spayed or neutered and have vaccinations.
To celebrate the recent Stanley Cup victory, Florida Panthers fans are getting 50% off adoption fees for cats in Broward County.
unlike humans, pets cannot verbalize their health concerns or needs, which makes it crucial for pet owners to prioritize their furry companions’ well-being through regular veterinary care and informed decision-making.
A cat died and a beloved neighbor was injured during a house fire on Saturday in Lauderhill.
Kim Marchena said she feels heartbroken after a killer targeted dozens of ducklings and ducks in her North Miami neighborhood.
Candace was in the Local 10 News studio on Saturday with Sherri Walker, of The Humane Society of Broward County, who said she is a “low rider” because “she has very, very short legs.”
Like many shelters nationwide, Miami-Dade Animal Services is facing an overpopulation crisis due to fewer pet adoptions, inflation, and other factors.
A popular retailer of all things pet products is bringing veterinary services to South Florida, where the focus will be convenience and personalized attention to animal care with state-of-the-art technology.
Puffy, a poodle-Maltese mix, was part of the Melendez family in Miramar, so there was overwhelming grief when coyotes killed him.
With so many unforeseen challenges in life, many parents and even grandparents make out wills and plans to leave their homes or assets to family or friends just in case of a worst-case scenario.
A teenage boy was waiting to have his dog back while animal advocates were doing everything they could to save his pet’s leg after a shooting on Thursday in Miami’s Liberty City.
Abe Massre was heartbroken after his 3-year-old dog Luna died during a vicious attack on Sunday at the Oakwood Hills community in Hollywood’s Liberia neighborhood.
Animal advocates from Miami-Dade and Broward counties met on Saturday to talk about the need to help an injured 90-pound dog they named Mellow.
A seagull was brought down to safety after it recently got stuck on top of a light pole in Lauderdale Lakes.
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.
A witness to a recent dog attack that has the residents of an apartment complex in Miami in fear got Miami-Dade County Animal Services involved.
Four dogs are in need of new homes after they were abandoned Tuesday morning outside a veterinarian’s office in Pembroke Pines, authorities said.
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.
The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.
A six-year-old boy in Fort Lauderdale is pleading for the return of his stolen emotional support dogs, Brownie and Luna.
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.
A witness’s video shows the brutality of a recent attack in Miami-Dade County. Two dogs named Boo-boo and Jumpety savagely attacked a man who was homeless and was using a wheelchair.
A Liberty City family has been reunited with their dog after they said someone snatched it from their home on Tuesday.
A South Florida family is desperate to get their beloved Husky back after they said it was stolen from right outside their Miami home.
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.
With inflation at record highs and families living paycheck to paycheck, the demand for services has increased at the only low-cost full-service animal hospital in Miami-Dade County.
The Miami-Dade Animal Services centers in Doral and Medley are overcapacity and, after Wednesday night’s strong storms, they had to deal with severe flooding.
After a special day of celebrations in South Florida, one family visiting from Naples lost their beloved dog during their trip.
Feral cats are overrunning one neighborhood in Dania Beach and the irate homeowners contacted Local 10’s animal advocate Jacey Birch to initiate change.
Spooky season is here, which for us humans, means time to get into cool costumes, scare the heck out of everybody and eat lots of candy. But those three things happen to be hair-raising, pine-chilling and just dreadful when it comes to our pets!
A Miami-Dade County family has their beloved dog back after they said it was stolen last week.
One local pup has been sick for months now, and with several different diagnoses and a still unwell bill of health, this poor pooch needs a cure.
The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.
These days, service and therapy animals have started to infiltrate every area of our lives and you are bound to see a four legged animal helping humans pretty much anywhere you go.
Feral cats have long been a point of contention. Many love the outdoor, free-roaming felines, but there are others who do not appreciate the mostly homeless animals.
A new Florida law that goes into effect on Sunday will invalidate Miami-Dade County’s ban on pit bulls.
Walmart is aiming for a one-stop shop for groceries, home goods and now pet services, after opening its first dedicated pet services in Georgia.
Getting pets adopted and out of a shelter is never an easy task, especially when those older and wiser cats and dogs may have to compete with brand new adorable puppies and kittens running all over the place. But those golden oldies may have some silver linings you never even thought of.
The United States is ranked 31st in the world for the toughest animal cruelty laws, yet 10 million animals die from abuse every year in this country.