Alyssa Dazza, assistant director of Broward County Animal Care, visited Local 10 News Thursday with a new friend in need of a forever home.

The Broward Humane Society brought a small dog to Local 10 studios Thursday that’s in need of a permanent home.

Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Cutler Bay after a woman reported that her 15-year-old Shih Tzu suffered several stab wounds.

Lenai Rosier and Fitzgerald Lawrence said they loved their dog like a son.

On Thursday morning, Local 10 News welcomed Perla Navarrete, a volunteer coordinator with Broward County Animal Care, with a new friend in need of a forever home.

A dog that led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Monday on Interstate 95 has found her forever home.

A dog that led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Monday on Interstate 95 is now at the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale.

Millions were touched by the image of Grover protecting his brother Zorro after a driver struck him on Interstate 95 he broke three legs.

PAWS4you Rescue is in search of a forever home for two abandoned puppies in Miami-Dade County.

The Good Luck Cat Café in Fort Lauderdale is giving animal lovers a unique way to meet adoptable cats while enjoying a cozy atmosphere.

Students in the special education program at Miami Southridge Senior High School have found an unlikely classmate who’s making a big difference in their lives – Charlie, a French bulldog who serves as their emotional support animal.

A South Florida animal rescue is searching for active pet parents to adopt a pair of energetic miniature pinscher mixes named Woody and Buzz.

Blair Barone, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded The Lucky Horse Sanctuary, about 12 years ago, in Broward County.

The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find forever homes for two special dogs, including a senior pup in need of a second chance.

The Upper Keys Humane Society is putting the spotlight on its adoptable cats, and Local 10′s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch is helping to find them forever homes.

The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find a forever home for Joy, a 2-year-old lab-bully mix described as sweet but timid.

Anita Kadar said she was out of town when her pet sitter allowed Kutya, her Belgian shepherd, out to the fenced backyard of their home.

Paw Patrol Animal Rescue advocates recently found two puppies in Red Land that need a new home and named them Goalie and Stanley.

The director of the Broward County Animal Care, a county shelter for animals in need of a new home, has been on the job since May.

Hundreds of animal lovers and their four-legged companions gathered Saturday morning for the 35th annual VCA Walk for the Animals, the largest fundraiser for the Humane Society of Broward County.

Local 10′s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch is urging the South Florida community to adopt from the Florida Humane Society, where many pets are waiting for loving homes.

Two dogs were fighting when one of the dog owners pulled out a gun and fired on Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.

Scammers pretending to work for The Humane Society are targeting people who are using sites like Ring, Nextdoor, Facebook, and Pawboost to find their lost pets.

Local 10 animal advocate Jacey Birch recently delved into allegations of a cat dying after receiving a blood transfusion of dog blood from a South Florida animal hospital, and now she is back with a follow-up investigation into Leader Animal Specialty Hospital.

The annual VCA Walk for the Animals is about a week away in Fort Lauderdale.

The Humane Society of Broward County is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Walk for the Animals, scheduled for Feb. 1, at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park in Fort Lauderdale.

Just a month ago, Sweet Potato, a frail and malnourished French bulldog mix found abandoned in a Broward County park, was fighting to survive. Today, she’s thriving in the care of a loving South Florida family.

Finding forever homes for dogs often focuses on playful puppies, but in South Florida, animal advocate groups are shining a light on senior pets.

The Humane Society of Broward County is spotlighting adoptable pets like Gabbana, a smart and playful two-year-old dog, as it prepares for its largest fundraiser of the year.

An animal rescue in South Florida is addressing the region’s growing overpopulation of stray puppies by offering low-cost spaying and neutering services while working tirelessly to find homes for adoptable pets.

Sam Bennett, center for the Florida Panthers and reigning Stanley Cup champion, is making headlines off the ice with a heartwarming initiative to support homeless pets in South Florida.

A trip to a coffee shop in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood took a chaotic turn when a man’s dog was suddenly attacked by a larger dog. The owner of the smaller dog described how he “fought like a Spartan” to save his beloved pet.

A kitten was safely rescued from the engine of a car that was parked in front of a Fort Lauderdale home last week, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue confirmed Monday.

George, a 5-month-old cat, awaits adoption at the Humane Society of Broward County.

Miami-Dade County-based nonprofit Anything’s Pawsible Rescue is searching for fosters and adopters.

As evacuations related to Hurricane Milton continued Wednesday in Tampa, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper found a dog tied to a barbed wire fence pole in a grassy flooded area.

As Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida’s Tampa Bay area, Broward Animal Care is asking local residents to temporarily open their homes for dogs and cats in need.

Seven-month-old Rocky lived in a loving home with a little girl, who was hospitalized because she was allergic to him, so he needs a new home.

A family’s pet cat died on Sunday after four people survived a house fire in Sunrise. One was injured.

Seven-month-old Rocky lived in a loving home with a little girl, who was hospitalized because she was allergic to him, so he needs a new home.

Seven-month-old Rocky lived in a loving home with a little girl, who was hospitalized because she was allergic to him, so he needs a new home.

Eleven-year-old Ralph is trained and gets along well with cats, dogs, and children.

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins said it wasn’t easy to open Miami’s new “Downtown Dog Spot.” Don’t call it a “dog park” she said.

Nine-month-old Ghost gets nervous in new environments at first, so he needs someone with time and patience to settle him down.

Local 10 News Anchor and animal advocate Jacey Birch spoke about the efforts Monday of Anything’s Pawsible Rescue, a local organization dedicated to saving dogs from euthanasia and finding them loving homes.

For some pet adopters, the process can come with unexpected challenges—especially when it comes to the fine print of adoption contracts.

Nine-week-old Pumpernickel can’t be any cuter. Someone abandoned the social puppy in a box.

Jonathan Funez-Ruiz volunteered to care for a couple of scared puppies abandoned under a trash container without food or water in Miami-Dade County.

A family who was moving recently surrendered Roman, a puppy Chihuahua, to the Humane Society of Broward County, and he is among the many dogs up for adoption at the shelter.

A family recently surrendered Riff, a one-year-old schnauzer mix with a calm and kind disposition, to the Humane Society of Broward County, and he is among the many dogs up for adoption at the shelter.

The second annual Mega Adoption Florida events by Petco Love and the Humane Society to waive adoption fees are from Friday to Sunday. Most pets are spayed or neutered and have vaccinations.

To celebrate the recent Stanley Cup victory, Florida Panthers fans are getting 50% off adoption fees for cats in Broward County.

unlike humans, pets cannot verbalize their health concerns or needs, which makes it crucial for pet owners to prioritize their furry companions’ well-being through regular veterinary care and informed decision-making.

A cat died and a beloved neighbor was injured during a house fire on Saturday in Lauderhill.

Kim Marchena said she feels heartbroken after a killer targeted dozens of ducklings and ducks in her North Miami neighborhood.

Candace was in the Local 10 News studio on Saturday with Sherri Walker, of The Humane Society of Broward County, who said she is a “low rider” because “she has very, very short legs.”

Like many shelters nationwide, Miami-Dade Animal Services is facing an overpopulation crisis due to fewer pet adoptions, inflation, and other factors.

A popular retailer of all things pet products is bringing veterinary services to South Florida, where the focus will be convenience and personalized attention to animal care with state-of-the-art technology.

Puffy, a poodle-Maltese mix, was part of the Melendez family in Miramar, so there was overwhelming grief when coyotes killed him.

With so many unforeseen challenges in life, many parents and even grandparents make out wills and plans to leave their homes or assets to family or friends just in case of a worst-case scenario.

A teenage boy was waiting to have his dog back while animal advocates were doing everything they could to save his pet’s leg after a shooting on Thursday in Miami’s Liberty City.

Abe Massre was heartbroken after his 3-year-old dog Luna died during a vicious attack on Sunday at the Oakwood Hills community in Hollywood’s Liberia neighborhood.

Animal advocates from Miami-Dade and Broward counties met on Saturday to talk about the need to help an injured 90-pound dog they named Mellow.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

Skunk spray unfortunately can be a common price of dog ownership.

A seagull was brought down to safety after it recently got stuck on top of a light pole in Lauderdale Lakes.

Here is a breakdown of what breeds are most vulnerable and what prevention steps to take.

Most people are aware of the importance of routine dental cleanings to their overall health, but for many, it comes as a surprise to learn that the same holds for our beloved furry friends.

A witness to a recent dog attack that has the residents of an apartment complex in Miami in fear got Miami-Dade County Animal Services involved.

Witnesses recorded a shocking incident in Miami where a pitbull viciously attacked a small dog named Tico in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

Four dogs are in need of new homes after they were abandoned Tuesday morning outside a veterinarian’s office in Pembroke Pines, authorities said.

These days, taking your pet to the veterinarian for a checkup can cost a small fortune. Not to mention if your munchkin needs tests, bloodwork or surgery.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

Pet owners across South Florida took part in a walk with their furry friends for a great cause.

A six-year-old boy in Fort Lauderdale is pleading for the return of his stolen emotional support dogs, Brownie and Luna. The French Bulldogs were taken by a thief who climbed a fence and broke into their home. The dogs were not only emotional support animals for the boy but also provided him with a sense of safety and protection.

Animal lovers in South Florida recently helped Dr. Cynthia Rodgers, a small animal veterinarian, to treat a 5-month-old puppy after a vicious dog attack in Broward County.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

A witness’s video shows the brutality of a recent attack in Miami-Dade County. Two dogs named Boo-boo and Jumpety savagely attacked a man who was homeless and was using a wheelchair.

A Liberty City family has been reunited with its dog after they say someone snatched it from their home on Tuesday.

A South Florida family is desperate to get their beloved Husky back after they said it was stolen from right outside their Miami home.

Owners of a cat beloved in a Dania Beach neighborhood believe he’s so friendly that someone might have stolen him.

Sometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

Sweet “Mocha,” a chocolate brown dog, has been at the Mami-Dade County animal shelter in Medley waiting to be adopted since October. Nearly 200 other rescue dogs were also in need of a home.

The purrfect day for some goodwill exercise with your fur buddy is only a few weeks away.

How many times did you hear your mom say, “Don’t walk around barefoot, because if you step on something, we will have to go to the hospital and get you a tetanus shot!” Well, it turns out mom was right for us and our pets too.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

Birds come in many shapes, sizes and colors, so let’s brighten up the day by dotting this page with as many photos as possible!

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

With inflation at record highs and families living paycheck to paycheck, the demand for services has increased at the only low-cost full-service animal hospital in Miami-Dade County.

This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets.

The Miami-Dade Animal Services centers in Doral and Medley are overcapacity and, after Wednesday night’s strong storms, they had to deal with severe flooding.