As hurricane season peaks in north central Florida, local animal shelters are stepping up their preparedness efforts to protect some of the community’s most vulnerable members—pets. When Hurricanes ...

TAMPA, Fla. — With extreme heat gripping the Tampa Bay area, local shelters are working overtime to keep animals safe and cool — but overcrowding and limited air conditioning are making it a challenge ...

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa shelter is at max capacity after taking in over 100 pets over the last few months, with their owners nowhere to be found. Mercy Full Shelter in Tampa claimed nearly all of ...

The longest-standing resident at one Florida animal shelter was finally adopted Tuesday — an event that has been long awaited ...