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Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital introduces pet therapy program

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital introduces pet therapy program

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital introduces Brevard County's first hospital-based pet therapy program to support emotional well-being and reduce patient anxiety.

May 11, 2026 at 1:59 pm EDT

Officer’s kind gesture protects dog from scorching heat

Officer’s kind gesture protects dog from scorching heat

May 06, 2026 at 1:01 pm EDT

Rabies alert issued in Lake County following confirmed case in Tavares

Rabies alert issued in Lake County following confirmed case in Tavares

April 24, 2026 at 11:28 am EDT

Unexpected visitor: 9-foot gator startles Tampa family

Unexpected visitor: 9-foot gator startles Tampa family

April 10, 2026 at 3:24 pm EDT

Meet the new red river hog triplets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Meet the new red river hog triplets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

April 03, 2026 at 2:14 pm EDT

Dogs abandoned in cold weather found by Orlando patrol

Dogs abandoned in cold weather found by Orlando patrol

February 07, 2026 at 2:04 pm EST

Family of 8-year-old boy mauled to death by dogs in DeLand pushes for more charges

Family of 8-year-old boy mauled to death by dogs in DeLand pushes for more charges

January 27, 2026 at 4:09 pm EST

City of Orlando alerts visitors about increased bird flu risk

City of Orlando alerts visitors about increased bird flu risk

January 23, 2026 at 4:09 pm EST

Marion County horse trainer accused of animal abuse

Marion County horse trainer accused of animal abuse

January 20, 2026 at 10:54 am EST

DOH Osceola issues rabies alert for the area of St. Cloud

DOH Osceola issues rabies alert for the area of St. Cloud

January 16, 2026 at 5:08 pm EST

Record temperature drop in Central Florida causes cold-stunned iguanas

Marion woman faces animal cruelty charges for leaving dog for weeks, police say

New public database allows lookups of people convicted of animal abuse across Florida

Lawyer for woman accused of drowning her dog at Orlando Airport bathroom might leave case

City of Melbourne will temporarily switch its water disinfection process

New dog-friendly beach in Daytona Beach is open

OCAS’s first major update in 20 years addresses animal welfare, aligns with state requirements

Male inmates in Flagler SMART program build four large dog shelters

Public meeting scheduled in Winter Park after increased coyote sightings

Residents in DeLand can now apply for permits for backyard chickens

Rabies advisory issued in Seminole County after confirmed bat case

Sanford to vote today on allowing residents to keep chickens in their backyards

Dogs will soon be permitted on almost 2 miles of well-known local beach

Osceola Sheriff’s welcome new K-9 member

FWC aims to provide practical, secure outdoor caging options for green iguanas

DOH Marion issues rabies advisory for residents

Puppy rescued from trash compactor at Daytona Beach apartment complex, FWC reports

Animal shelter pauses cat intake in Osceola County

Two local hikers are rescued by Wyatt, Orange County Sheriff’s K9 partner

Cat triggers rabies alert in Lake County

Drake’s surprise drop; 2 albums accompany ‘Iceman’ release

‘Survivor Greece’ contestant loses part of leg; show suspended

Top baby names: Social Security releases list for 2025 birth year

Hantavirus outbreak: CDC says no cases confirmed in US

Hantavirus outbreak: 41 people monitored in US