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) ...

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.

The news comes as Page pushes back on a lawsuit filed this week alleging a county transition plan called for "shelterwide euthanasia." ...

County health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham wanted to keep the plan "secret from the general public," the suit alleges.

"Dr. Cunningham has never considered shelterwide euthanasia at the animal shelter as part of taking back operations later ...

Some state lawmakers are pushing for new rules for commercial dog breeders. They have the support of county animal shelters.

Animal Shelters are open to the public by appointment only for emergencies, adoption, pet redemption, pet surrender and fostering. Please call 416-338-PAWS during the hours of 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

It is said that dogs are man’s best friend. So it’s important to make sure the canines have the resources they need to thrive. The 501(c)3 nonprofit Habitat for Hounds is dedicated to ...