Tampa Bay’s Best Dog Beaches and Parks
Tampa has more pet friendly wide open spaces than you realize. Here is a list of the best beaches and parks that are perfect for active dogs and their owners. Logan Gate Dog Park 7374 Monterey Blvd....
View ArticleQuick-Thinking Terrier Saves Family’s Life
OLDSMAR, Fla. (AP) — A quick-thinking terrier was credited with saving a Tampa Bay area couple after her barks alerted them to a fire in their home’s garage. Homeowner Mike Brenner said he was woken by...
View ArticleImportant Questions To Ask Before Signing A Lease
Looking for an apartment or rental home? Whether the apartment will be your first place or you’ve rented before, you will want to ask some questions before signing a lease and definitely before you...
View Article(VIDEO) Dog Wants A Kitten!
A new video is is making its way around the internet via YouTube and this time, it’s more than just a cute and funny short film. Andrew Grantham, a Canadian voice actor and comedian (of Ultimate Dog...
View ArticlePet Owners Should Beware Of Bufo Toad Activity After Rain
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Tampa dog is being treated for poisoning by a Bufo toad, a species known for its hallucinogenic toxins and increased activity during periods of unusually heavy rains. The dog was...
View ArticlePit Bull Rescues Cat Being Attacked By Two Coyotes
SEMINOLE, Fla. (CBS Tampa) – A pit bull is credited with saving the life of a cat that was being attacked by two coyotes. Area resident Sherree Lewis, who is watching both the dog and cat for her son...
View Article5 Ways To Spice Up Valentine’s Day This Year
Are dinner, roses and a box of chocolates what you have in mind for Valentine’s Day this year? That sounds nice enough, but why not spice up your plans with an out-of-the-ordinary touch? Here’s five...
View ArticleBoa Constrictor Invades Fla. Neighborhood
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS Tampa) – A five-foot-long boa constrictor has invaded an upscale neighborhood, according to WFLX. “I think it’s huge,” Becky Davis, a resident in the neighborhood, told the...
View Article(POLL) Here Is The Items For This Week’s “Worthlist”
Every Wednesday, each member of Fan Interference has something in life that they believe is worthless. Through the first two weeks, Jim Lighthall has provided us with the two most worthless things of...
View Article6 Tips For Owning A Dog In Urban Areas
Photo Courtesy Of Simon & Schuster Justin Silver the star of the reality series Dogs in the City. He was born and raised in New York City, where he also runs his pet care clinic, The Language of...
View Article‘Fear-free’ Veterinarians Aim To Reduce Stress For Pets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trips to the veterinarian leave Joy so scared, she gets sick. The black Lab-mix dog shakes and shivers, her heart rate jumps, her blood pressure spikes, her temperature rises, her...
View ArticleA Little Bird Told Me: Americans Pony Up $60 Billion on Pets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Americans spent just over $60 billion on their pets last year, a record fueled by a big jump in what owners shelled out for services like grooming, boarding and training. Two age...
View Article12-Year-Old Dog Survives 9 Months In Mountains, Returns To Family
CBS Local — Darwin and Cindy Cameron lost their 12-year-old retriever, Mo, on a hunting trip in September. Nine months later, thanks to Cheri Glankler and a Facebook group, Mo was returned to the...
View ArticleVeterinarian Saves Cat’s Life With Vodka Shot
CBS Local — It only took a shot of vodka and a stroke of luck to save an Australian cat. The black cat, which is aptly name named ‘Tipsy,’ was quickly transported to an animal hospital after being...
View ArticlePets Do Not Benefit Kids’ Health, Study Finds
CBS Local — Dogs and cats have no “significant” impact on children’s mental and physical health, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation. Described by the journal as Anthrozoos as the...
View ArticleRescue Cat That Cared For Young Cancer Patient Named ‘Cat Of The Year’
CBS Local — A caring rescue cat has been named Great Britain’s National Cat of the Year for helping to comfort a young cancer patient, BBC News reported. The black and white cat, named Genie, was...
View Article6 Fun Fall Activities Your Dog Will Love
Leaves change color, weather gets crisper and your pooch gets antsy! Fall is the perfect time to grab your pup and go play. We have 6 activities that your doggo will love to do during the fall, and so...
View ArticleHere Are The Thanksgiving Foods That You Should Not Feed Your Pets
CBS Local — Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole… you’re probably salivating just thinking about Thanksgiving dinner and it’s more than likely that your dog or cat is too! Before everyone sits...
View ArticleChristmas Brings Chocolate Poisoning Warning For Dogs
CBS Local — The holiday season is here and veterinarians are warning pet owners that all the extra candy laying around this time of year can be fatal for their dogs and cats. Writing in the journal...
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