In South Florida, the struggle to balance human development with the protection of sensitive animal species continues — and in Broward County’s Broadview Park, it’s dirt bikes and ATVs versus burrowing owls.

The Upper Keys Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit shelter that has been rescuing and rehoming animals since 1972, continues to make a difference in the lives of abandoned pets.

Ten frightened puppies were found huddled under a woodpile in rural Homestead, part of what advocates say is a growing and heartbreaking epidemic across South Florida: pets abandoned and left to die.

Stella, a black and white mixed-breed dog, greeted Local 10’s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch with kisses during a recent visit to Animal Aid, a non-profit rescue based in Oakland Park.

A South Florida animal rescue is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a disturbing animal abuse case involving a female black Giant Schnauzer named Bibi.

Two large dogs seen on video mauling a cat to death in a Cutler Bay backyard have been deemed “aggressive” by Miami-Dade Animal Services — but not “dangerous,” raising questions about what those labels actually mean.

Local 10’s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch visited Peaceful Ridge Rescue in Davie on Friday, where horses are up for adoption alongside the usual cats and dogs.

A Palm Beach County animal rescue group is giving disabled French bulldogs a second chance at life, as the popular breed faces increasing health complications tied to genetics and inbreeding.

Big dogs like Paige and Mushu often face longer odds in the shelter system — but rescue groups across South Florida are teaming up to make sure they get the second chance they deserve.

Recently Local 10 News Animal Advocate Jacey Birch conducted a two-part investigation on a dog that was never deemed dangerous.

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.

A pit bull named Hercules has attacked multiple people and pets over the past year, yet authorities have struggled to designate the dog as dangerous, raising concerns about public safety.

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 group is searching for a loving home for Bruno, a French bulldog with a spinal cord injury, while also working to find families for kittens rescued from the euthanasia list at Miami-Dade Animal Services.

A Lauderdale Lakes pet sitter is facing financial devastation after her client’s dog was brutally attacked by a larger, off-leash pit bull, highlighting growing concerns over dangerous pets in the community.

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

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.

Finding the perfect pet for your family may require a visit to your local shelter, but Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch makes it easier by bringing the shelter to you.

A South Florida woman is devastated after her dog went blind in one eye following a visit to a Miami Gardens grooming salon, but the business owner claims the injury was caused by the dog’s sibling.

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.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the Humane Society of Broward County is encouraging pet lovers to open their hearts and homes to adoptable animals, including an affectionate puppy fittingly named Love.

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.

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.

A grey and white dog had been hit by a car when it was found on the side of I-95 at Exit 10 in Miami-Dade County.

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.

The French bulldog is the most popular dog in America, but it also wins the award for the most expensive.

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

Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch first introduced viewers to Pawsitive Beginnings, a non-profit fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys more than a year and a half ago. Now the non-profit is giving back to children in the community.

Some big-hearted dogs with even bigger personalities are looking for forever homes at Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale.

Love and second chances were in the air Friday as Saving Grace and Her Furry Friends, a South Florida animal rescue, showcased two special pets in need of forever homes.

A lifelong dog trainer is giving back this holiday season by gifting three fully trained dogs to veterans who have served the country.

One humane society down in the Florida Keys is helping to control the pet population with low-cost spaying and neutering.

In a unique twist on organ donation, human pacemakers are being repurposed to save the lives of pets with failing hearts.

Many South Florida pet owners unknowingly buy purebred dogs from stores that source their animals from puppy mills, fueling an industry criticized for inhumane conditions. Now, a local no-kill shelter is stepping in to give these dogs a second chance.

South Florida rescue groups and shelters are overwhelmed by a surge in abandoned dogs, a troubling trend that has intensified in the years since the pandemic ended.

A South Florida family is mourning the loss of their beloved Chihuahua, Daisy, after a routine dental procedure led to her unexpected death.

A Homestead veterinary technician is making it his mission to save pets across South Florida, focusing on preventive care and affordable treatment for families in need.

A silent killer is lurking in South Florida yards, and it’s claiming the lives of beloved pets.

Local animal rescue groups like Saving Sage Animal Rescue are stepping up to care for pets in need and find them new homes.

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.

Miami-Dade Animal Services, the county-run shelter long plagued by overcrowding, controversies, and leadership turnover, is under new management.

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station celebrated the groundbreaking of its new facility on Monday, marking a significant milestone in its decades-long mission to rehabilitate and protect South Florida’s wildlife.

Many pet owners are choosing at-home euthanasia as a more compassionate alternative, allowing beloved animals to pass away peacefully in familiar surroundings.

A pair of special needs cats are in special need of new pet parents.

Blue Waters Recovery Foundation in South Florida has taken a unique approach to addiction recovery by pairing sober living residents with rescue dogs, a strategy that founder Tiffany Skuraton says has transformed lives and raised the center’s sobriety success rate.

Local 10′s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch visited Saving Grace and Her Furry Friends showing animals that are currently up for adoption.

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.

As feral cat populations surge across South Florida, communities clash over feeding practices and solutions. Animal advocates stress the need for unity and spaying/neutering programs to curb the issue.

There are countless abandoned animals that are left on the streets of South Florida or dumped at shelters.

Many South Floridians encounter stranded or suffering wildlife but often feel uncertain about how to assist the smallest creatures in need.

Less than 30,000 rhinoceroses are living in the wild today, their numbers decimated by poachers hunting for their horns.

A South Florida woman is heartbroken after claiming a botched blood transfusion at a local animal hospital led her to euthanize her beloved cat.

Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale is working hard to find permanent homes for more than 150 cats, all housed in their special “Cat Room.”

A South Florida woman is recounting the harrowing details of an attack by a neighbor’s dog as she fought to protect her small poodle, Coco, who was being pulled from her arms.

With fall season upon us, you may be looking for a furry cuddle partner.

Guide dogs for the blind may have been the original service animals, but these days, working dogs can do almost anything, from assisting law enforcement to providing critical aid for people with disabilities.

A backyard breeder in northwest Miami-Dade was cited for animal cruelty after local animal advocates said they discovered dogs living in despicable conditions

A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crew came to the aid of a young brown pelican on Sunday and it was all caught on camera.

A Miami-Dade woman known for rescuing animals from the streets is now facing homelessness, along with nearly 50 sick dogs and cats in her care, many of whom are in desperate need of medical treatment.

A woman determined to adopt a dog from Miami-Dade Animal Services found herself in an unusual situation when the dog she wanted was deemed unavailable and scheduled for transfer to another state.

A man caught on camera allegedly abusing his dog on the balcony of a Miami high-rise is speaking out after a viral video sparked outrage.

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.

Local 10 News is putting the spotlight on different animal rescue groups across South Florida.

In the heart of Southwest Ranches sits a special ranch, but it is not just home to horses.

There is a very special place right in our South Florida backyard that you may forget about due to your day to day work and school flow, but with summer around the corner, you may have more time on your hands to grab your munchkins and visit some of our hidden gems that get all the tourist attraction attention.

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.

When it comes to human interaction with wildlife, people definitely cause a lot of problems, especially when it comes to destroying habitat, causing pollution and sometimes just getting too close for comfort or even feeding wild animals.

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.

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.

Do you take vitamins for your health every day? Well, we all know we should, and it turns out, your dog needs them too, especially as they get older and get the aches and pains as seniors much like people do as well.

South Florida is filled with animal lovers willing to do anything to save our defenseless creatures. But what do we do when that animal is invasive or non-native to our state or local areas?

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

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.

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

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

As Local 10′s animal advocate, Jacey Birch always preaches “adopt don’t shop” and encourages everyone to save rescue animals instead of purchasing pets from stores and puppy mills.

There is a big cat sanctuary in South Florida that you probably have never even heard of.

After a special day of celebrations in South Florida, one family visiting from Naples lost their beloved dog during their trip.

Feral cats are overrunning one neighborhood in Dania Beach and the irate homeowners contacted Local 10’s animal advocate Jacey Birch to initiate change.

Spooky season is here, which for us humans, means time to get into cool costumes, scare the heck out of everybody and eat lots of candy. But those three things happen to be hair-raising, pine-chilling and just dreadful when it comes to our pets!

One local pup has been sick for months now, and with several different diagnoses and a still unwell bill of health, this poor pooch needs a cure.

These days, service and therapy animals have started to infiltrate every area of our lives and you are bound to see a four legged animal helping humans pretty much anywhere you go.

Animal rights advocates protested Thursday outside of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in Miami.

Some pet owners are so desperate, they are finding new ways to give up their family members with a wish and a chance.

The only equestrian facility in northeast Broward County is hidden in the heart of Pompano Beach, and while it may be small, it sure is mighty.

One dog has become quite the Instagram and Tik-Tok star for his travels across the United States while his pet parents document his doggy adventures.

If Florida had an animal mascot, manatees would definitely be at the top of that list, but we are losing these gentle giants at an alarming rate.

A rehabilitated freshwater turtle returned to the wild last week after being found chained to another turtle last month in saltwater in Miami-Dade County.

There’s a growing number of animals in captivity that are living longer. Scientists are now working to translate that into help for species in the wild.

As a Dania Beach woman faces possible charges for breeding dogs in unsanitary conditions, animal advocates are urging others to do their homework when purchasing pets from a breeder.

Missing, lost and even stolen dogs are pretty common in South Florida. But one family has quite literally brought in the big dogs to find their missing pup.