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Orange County Animal Services has temporarily halted its intake of dogs at the shelter.

The masks can be used to revive cats and dogs who are suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire.

30 Texas pups are getting a new life this Independence Day at a Titusville animal shelter.

If you own a rescue dog, you're probably curious about your pup's heritage. DNA kits may offer insights, but experts warn to be a little skeptical about results.

Hanging out with dogs might be good for your health. A researcher reviews the science and discusses the very real link between dog ownership and reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

In the study by Japanese researchers, cats reacted to their own name. Researchers say it's the first evidence showing cats can understand spoken words.

They expect to be able to treat more than 100 patients in the first year.

Some cats and dogs are finding new homes through the work of the SPCA of Brevard and the Brevard Humane Society. They encourage folks to donate or adopt or foster pets currently in the shelter if they'd like to help their efforts.

Animal shelters often find themselves at capacity during the summer. In Orange County, 50 to 100 animals arrive at the shelter each day. Diane Summers with Orange County Animal Services and Whitney Boylston, director of Lake County Animal Shelter, join us to talk about why they tend to see an increase in animals during the summer and what the shelters do in an effort to find these pets a home.

The city’s temporary ordinance allows leashed dogs on beaches from 4th Street South to the north side of Murkshe Park, from 6 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.