Special to the Pine Knot News The musky smell of wet fur and dog treats. The tippy-taps of nails against the floor and inside kennels. The high-pitched mews and resulting coos from a gathering crowd.

After a Levy County man was arrested and dozens of dogs were taken from his home, officials at some animal shelters across North Central Florida say they’re either at or over capacity.

St. Louis County took back operations of its animal shelter in Olivette on Feb. 21 as the Animal Protective Association (APA) ...

APA chief Sarah Javier said in the note that she and the organization's staffers are "deeply dismayed that a plan, or even a ...

One of the dogs, Piccolo, got a fresh start after he landed at the shelter in early February. The “special” dog needed a home after his previous family couldn’t provide adequate medical care. He ...

Rukey, a sweet dog left in a parking lot, is capturing hearts after being found abandoned with a note asking for help.