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Miami-Dade Animal Services seeks ‘furever’ home for Kim, other furry friends

Read full article: Miami-Dade Animal Services seeks ‘furever’ home for Kim, other furry friends
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Families heartbroken after dogs go missing while in care of highly-rated sitter

Read full article: Families heartbroken after dogs go missing while in care of highly-rated sitter
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Ms. Pickles adopted; Humane Society of Broward hopes to find owner for playful kitten Maeva

Read full article: Ms. Pickles adopted; Humane Society of Broward hopes to find owner for playful kitten Maeva
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Broward County Animal Care hopes to find forever home for Iris ahead of big adoption event

Read full article: Broward County Animal Care hopes to find forever home for Iris ahead of big adoption event

Broward County Animal Care is hoping to find a forever home for Iris, a 5-year-old dog described as a “love muffin,” just as the shelter launches a major pet adoption event this weekend.

Police officers arrested Frederick Pinkney, right, and Destiny Bray, left, on Friday in Fort Lauderdale.

Duo accused of neglecting 3 dogs in Fort Lauderdale: Police

Read full article: Duo accused of neglecting 3 dogs in Fort Lauderdale: Police

Police officers recently rescued three dogs in Fort Lauderdale and accused a 41-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman of neglect.

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Mega pet adoption event held at Tree Tops Park in Davie

Read full article: Mega pet adoption event held at Tree Tops Park in Davie

A South Florida-based animal coalition teamed up with Petco Love for their annual mega pet adoption event over the weekend.

Animal lovers encouraged to attend Petco Love Mega adoption event at Tree Tops Park

Bulldog with heart of gold up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward

Read full article: Bulldog with heart of gold up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward

A 4-year-old bulldog named Acorn is looking for a forever home after his former family surrendered him to the Humane Society of Broward County, saying they no longer had time for him.

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Meet Cooper – a 6-month-old pup in need of a forever home

Read full article: Meet Cooper – a 6-month-old pup in need of a forever home

Cooper is a 6-month-old dog that is being cared for by the Broward Humane Society after being rescued from Dominica, where he was placed in a box that was set on fire. He was given treatment in Dominica before being flown to South Florida.

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Florida animal organization offers $20 microchip special ahead of peak hurricane season

Read full article: Florida animal organization offers $20 microchip special ahead of peak hurricane season

With hurricane season in full swing, SPCA Florida is encouraging pet owners to prepare by taking advantage of a limited-time microchip offer.

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Panthers’ Sam Bennett scores big for homeless pets during Stanley Cup-winning season

Read full article: Panthers’ Sam Bennett scores big for homeless pets during Stanley Cup-winning season

Winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships this year was just the beginning of many celebrations for Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett — thanks to his charity, Benny’s Buddies, which has made a big impact for homeless cats and dogs.

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South Florida teen author combines love for pets, science

Read full article: South Florida teen author combines love for pets, science

Plenty of high schoolers have their hands full with academics and extra-curricular activities already, but we found one special teenager that is already a self-published author focusing on the science behind saving animals.

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Panthers’ Sam Bennett brings Conn Smythe Trophy — and adoption boost — to Humane Society of Broward

Read full article: Panthers’ Sam Bennett brings Conn Smythe Trophy — and adoption boost — to Humane Society of Broward

The Humane Society of Broward County received a surprise visit Saturday from Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett and his fiancée — and they brought along the Conn Smythe Trophy.

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Humane Society of Broward spotlights cats, dogs and Stanley Cup adoption deals

Read full article: Humane Society of Broward spotlights cats, dogs and Stanley Cup adoption deals

From playful kittens to mature dogs, the Humane Society of Broward County is spotlighting a variety of adoptable pets as the shelter continues to experience high intake during the summer season.

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Girls’ puppy ‘Kali’ vanishes at Pembroke Lakes Mall

Read full article: Girls’ puppy ‘Kali’ vanishes at Pembroke Lakes Mall

A single mother in Broward County said she is hoping someone can help her find “the third part of her heart.”

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Eco-tourism helps endangered sea turtles in Florida Keys

Read full article: Eco-tourism helps endangered sea turtles in Florida Keys

The Turtle Hospital, which has been open for about four decades in Marathon, is suffering from budget cuts, but eco-tourism has been helping.

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Humane Society of Broward finds ‘furever’ home for cuddlebug Stella, kittens also up for adoption

Read full article: Humane Society of Broward finds ‘furever’ home for cuddlebug Stella, kittens also up for adoption

A big-hearted dog with an even bigger personality is looking for her forever home, according to the Humane Society of Broward County.

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Renting private space for dogs becomes more popular in South Florida with SniffSpot app

Read full article: Renting private space for dogs becomes more popular in South Florida with SniffSpot app

The network of an app that allows dog owners to rent a private space for their beloved pets to have off-leash play has been growing.

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2 Broward pups in need of loving homes

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The Broward Humane Society showed off two puppies Thursday who are in need of forever homes.

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Grieving woman warns pet owners about toxic flower after beloved cat dies

Read full article: Grieving woman warns pet owners about toxic flower after beloved cat dies

Lilies are a beautiful flower we see all the time, but the flower is so toxic to cats, it can shut down their organs and cause them to die in just days.

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FILE - The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
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The US sends third-country deportees to the small African kingdom of Eswatini

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A currency trader works near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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Asian shares are mixed after Nvidia nudges Nasdaq to a record, while other US stocks slump

Read full article: Asian shares are mixed after Nvidia nudges Nasdaq to a record, while other US stocks slump
Seer Atukung Tafala speaks during an interview with The Associated Press outside his igloo-like shrine in Kampala, Uganda, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda)
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In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others

Read full article: In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
FILE - In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanized Brigade press service, a serviceman prepares to fire a howitzer toward Russian army positions near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, on June 14, 2025. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukraine's 24th Mechanized Brigade via AP, File)
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Russia may hope to use Trump's 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely

Read full article: Russia may hope to use Trump's 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely
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Kitten rescued from ditch, dozens more up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward

Read full article: Kitten rescued from ditch, dozens more up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward

The Humane Society of Broward is overflowing with kittens, and one of them stole the spotlight during a Local 10 News “Adopt a Pet” segment Saturday morning.

Police: Broward County Animal Care officer hospitalized with serious injuries

Fort Lauderdale mother-son duo describe rescuing animal control worker during bloody dog attack

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mother-son duo describe rescuing animal control worker during bloody dog attack

Two Fort Lauderdale residents were hailed as heroes on Friday morning after saving a woman during a bloody dog attack.

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Fort Lauderdale family reunited with lost dogs 2 weeks later

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale family reunited with lost dogs 2 weeks later

After Local 10’s recent story about a man who was captured on camera seemingly taking puppies from a Fort Lauderdale home, Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch was contacted as he said he had been searching for the puppies’ owners for the last two weeks.

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Humane Society of Broward hopes to find ‘furever’ home for furry friends during holiday weekend

Read full article: Humane Society of Broward hopes to find ‘furever’ home for furry friends during holiday weekend

A timid but lovable puppy named Nadia is capturing hearts at the Humane Society of Broward County, and staff members are hoping she’ll find a permanent home soon — just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Miami Gardens family says officer killed their dog after responding to call about vehicle vandals

Read full article: Miami Gardens family says officer killed their dog after responding to call about vehicle vandals

A Miami Gardens family is distraught after they say a Miami Gardens police officer fatally shot their dog.

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Meet Jaime: A kitten in need of a forever home

Read full article: Meet Jaime: A kitten in need of a forever home

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

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Meet Pigeon – not a bird, but a dog in need of a new home

Read full article: Meet Pigeon – not a bird, but a dog in need of a new home

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

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Woman says she found her dog suffering from 7 ‘stab wounds’ in Miami-Dade canal

Read full article: Woman says she found her dog suffering from 7 ‘stab wounds’ in Miami-Dade canal

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. 

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Couple grieves beloved dog shot in Miami Gardens

Read full article: Couple grieves beloved dog shot in Miami Gardens

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

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Dog named Teddy up for adoption at Broward County Animal Care

Read full article: Dog named Teddy up for adoption at Broward County Animal Care

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.

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Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase adopted, has new job

Read full article: Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase adopted, has new job

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

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Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase will soon be ready for adoption

Read full article: Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase will soon be ready for adoption

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.

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Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies

Read full article: Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies

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

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PAWS4you Rescue needs a home for 5 abandoned puppies

Read full article: PAWS4you Rescue needs a home for 5 abandoned puppies

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

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Fort Lauderdale’s Good Luck Cat Café connects rescued felines with new homes

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale’s Good Luck Cat Café connects rescued felines with new homes

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

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Miami high school students find joy, purpose in caring for emotional support dogs

Read full article: Miami high school students find joy, purpose in caring for emotional support dogs

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.

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South Florida animal rescue seeks energetic pet parents for miniature pinschers

Read full article: South Florida animal rescue seeks energetic pet parents for miniature pinschers

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

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Sanctuary in Broward aims to heal both animals and humans from trauma

Read full article: Sanctuary in Broward aims to heal both animals and humans from trauma

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

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Humane Society of Broward hopes senior dog Kiki and playful pup Greg will find a furever home

Read full article: Humane Society of Broward hopes senior dog Kiki and playful pup Greg will find a furever home

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.

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Upper Keys Humane Society looks to find furever homes for loving pets

Read full article: Upper Keys Humane Society looks to find furever homes for loving pets

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.

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Humane Society of Broward seeks furever home for ‘tuxable’ pup, Joy

Read full article: Humane Society of Broward seeks furever home for ‘tuxable’ pup, Joy

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.

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Scammers use lost pet flyers to get to victims in South Florida

Read full article: Scammers use lost pet flyers to get to victims in South Florida

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.

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Paw Patrol Animal Rescue finds abandoned puppies in Redland

Read full article: Paw Patrol Animal Rescue finds abandoned puppies in Redland

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

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Broward County Animal Care’s new director says shelter needs more support

Read full article: Broward County Animal Care’s new director says shelter needs more support

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.

Humane Society of Broward County aims to reach $518,000 fundraising goal for animals in need

VCA Walk for the Animals celebrates 35th anniversary in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: VCA Walk for the Animals celebrates 35th anniversary in Fort Lauderdale

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.

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Adoptable loving pets await new families in South Florida

Read full article: Adoptable loving pets await new families in South Florida

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.

A dog fight devolved into a shooting on Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.

Police: Woman and her dog injured during shooting in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Police: Woman and her dog injured during shooting in Fort Lauderdale

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

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Scammers target people searching for lost pets in Broward

Read full article: Scammers target people searching for lost pets in Broward

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.

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