WEATHER ALERT
South Florida animal advocates save Rottweiler ‘Mellow’ from amputation after shooting
Read full article: South Florida animal advocates save Rottweiler ‘Mellow’ from amputation after shootingAnimal 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.
Duo in pickup truck has been capturing and caging ducks in Broward, witnesses say
Read full article: Duo in pickup truck has been capturing and caging ducks in Broward, witnesses sayMen in masks are capturing and using alcohol to torture ducks in several neighborhoods in Broward County, according to witnesses.
Deputies find 13 neglected dogs in Oakland Park
Read full article: Deputies find 13 neglected dogs in Oakland ParkOAKLAND PARK, Fla. – Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a man for neglecting 13 dogs in Oakland Park. Many of the dogs didn’t have food or water, deputies said. Broward County Animal Care issued Cervantes citations for animal confinement violations on Monday, according to Sgt. Deputies and BCAC workers returned to Cervantes’ home on Wednesday without warning. Nothing had changed, so BCAC decided to issue more citations and remove the dogs, deputies said.
FBI conducts 2 South Florida raids in probe of ‘widespread’ scheme to dope racehorses
Read full article: FBI conducts 2 South Florida raids in probe of ‘widespread’ scheme to dope racehorses“There is no room in our sport for anyone who does not prioritize the health and well-being of horses and riders,” the statement said. Prosecutors accuse Servis of “covertly obtaining and administering adulterated and misbranded” performance-enhancing drugs that are intended to be “difficult or impossible” to detect. Horse trainer Nicholas Surick is also facing charges. According to Equibase, Servis has earned about $52.2 million, Navarro has earned about $34.88 million and Surick has earned about $110,000 during their careers. The indictment also veterinarians Erica Garcia, Seth Fishman, Gregory Skelton, and Kristian Rhein.