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Hundreds gather for Harbor House Paws for Peace Walk & Run in Orlando
Read full article: Hundreds gather for Harbor House Paws for Peace Walk & Run in OrlandoNearly 400 people and their pets came together at Harbor Park for the 14th annual Paws for Peace Walk & Run, an event benefiting Harbor House of Central Florida.
‘She’s just incredible:’ 3-year-old therapy dog brings joy to all those around her
Read full article: ‘She’s just incredible:’ 3-year-old therapy dog brings joy to all those around her“Over at the VA, there’s one that she’s just totally bonded with over the last couple of weeks, she’ll just cuddle with him,” Samantha Baruah, Freyja’s handler and owner, told News 6. “You know, the other veterans joke that he is the tough guy of the group and really doesn’t smile until Freyja is around.”
Rabies advisory issued after bat tests positive in Brevard County, officials say
Read full article: Rabies advisory issued after bat tests positive in Brevard County, officials sayHealth officials in Brevard County are monitoring rabies among wild animals after a confirmed case in a bat on Feb. 18, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Health.
Several Orlando-area residents to help judge Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Read full article: Several Orlando-area residents to help judge Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowThe Westminster Kennel Club selected several Orlando-area residents to serve as judges in next month's dog show in New York City.
‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet store
Read full article: ‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet storePetco is selling Teddy Bear and other miniature rabbit breeds at a small number of stores across the country— including one local store in Clermont.
Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld OrlandoOrange County Animal Services will keep custody of a small dog that was found inside a hot car in the parking lot of SeaWorld Orlando last month.
You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
Read full article: You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida cityThe Mount Dora City Council has brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined.
Central Florida's extreme heat dangerous for people, pets
Read full article: Central Florida's extreme heat dangerous for people, petsSeminole County Animal Services is piping in air conditioning, powered by generators to beat the heat. Adam Leath, the division manager for SCAS, spoke to News 6 about the measures they are taking to keep animals and staff cool and comfortable.
Orange County animal shelter briefly pauses intakes, adoptions due to contagious bacteria
Read full article: Orange County animal shelter briefly pauses intakes, adoptions due to contagious bacteriaDue to a dog testing positive for Strep Zoo, Orange County Animal Services has paused intakes and adoptions.
News 6 phone bank raises $10K for Harbor House of Central Florida domestic violence shelter, kennel
Read full article: News 6 phone bank raises $10K for Harbor House of Central Florida domestic violence shelter, kennelNews 6 teamed up with Harbor House of Central Florida to get results for domestic violence survivors and their pets.
French bulldogs remain the most popular US breed in new rankings. Many fans aren't happy
Read full article: French bulldogs remain the most popular US breed in new rankings. Many fans aren't happyThe American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.