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Escambia County Animal Search & Rescue Team trains for rope, water rescues, hurricanes
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (303+ words) President Donald Trump signs a proclamation from the Oval Office at the White House. PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Escambia County Animal Search and Rescue Team was formed just three years ago and is already making an impact across Northwest Florida. The…...
Florida vets must inform pet owners of right to choose a pharmacy under new law in July
2+ week, 2+ day ago (371+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A new statewide law will go into effect in July. It'll change the way veterinarians handle pet prescriptions, which could mean lower-cost medicine for pet parents. Lawmakers say this bill is all about transparency and consumer choice. Some…...
Pensacola man claims ECAT 'banned' his service dog from riding bus
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (345+ words) ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Pensacola man is in a dispute with Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) over whether or not his service dog can ride the bus. Brian Horne says ECAT has been inconsistent in allowing his service dog to…...
Waterfront Mission receives $60, 000 'Red Rover' grant for its dog kennel
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (83+ words) WEAR-TV PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Waterfront Mission received a $60, 000 Safe Housing grant from "Red Rover" for its dog kennel. The kennel will hold 16 dogs and offer a place for people to keep their pets, while they receive shelter and support services. Waterfront…...
Santa Rosa Animal Services to host low-cost vaccination, microchip clinic for pets
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) MILTON, Fla. -- The Santa Rosa County Animal Services will be hosting a drive-through vaccination and microchip clinic for cats and dogs only on May 30. Santa Rosa County residents can bring in their pets to be serviced at a low cost....
Santa Rosa County sheriff's K9 Dart to receive donated body armor vest
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (149+ words) SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office K-9 will soon have new protective equipment thanks to a charitable donation intended to keep law enforcement dogs safer while working. K-9 Dart is set to receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest…...
Paws & Pages: Dog-Harmony Animal-Assisted Children's Literacy Program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) by AR 4 Special Projects This summer, Okaloosa and Walton County students have new opportunities to build reading confidence with Dog-Harmony's animal-assisted literacy program, Paws and Pages, at four public libraries in Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, and Freeport. The program…...
Escambia County Animal Welfare rescues 32 dogs in animal hoarding case
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare rescued 32 dogs in a recent animal hoarding case. According to the county, its animal welfare officers recognized that an individual was struggling to care for their dogs after falling on…...
Escambia County proposes tougher leash rules, repeat offender bans and faster dog rulings
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (413+ words) ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A proposed overhaul to Escambia County's animal ordinance could bring stricter leash laws, faster dangerous dog rulings, and new penalties for repeat offenders. "A lot of it was to update that and then just to make the…...
Angel shelter volunteer gives dogs and cats extra love as hundreds await adoption
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- They're locked in their cages day and night to keep them safe. When a special lady comes, they get excited because they know they get to run free for a while. Robin Punyko is the one hoping to…...