CRITTER CALENDAR Snip And Chip Through May 30, any pet spayed or neutered at the Animal Coalition of Tampa's Spay-Neuter Clinic will get a free microchip with the clip. Microchips provide a permanent form of identification that can ensure you're reunited with your pet, whether it runs away or you're separated in an emergency, such as a hurricane. ...more

May 7, 2008

Meet Harley, a 3-year-old Persian mix who is gentle, loving and was surrendered by his owner. He is current with his shots, has been neutered and has an ID microchip implant. Stop by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, or call (727) 849-1048 and introduce yourself to him or any of the other animals the SPCA has available for adoption. ...more

February 23, 2008

TAMPA - A Largo woman was charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after deputies found 17 dogs living in their own waste in her deteriorating home, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

February 19, 2008

This regal feline is King Tut, a Siamese mix who is 2 years old and very friendly. ...more

February 9, 2008

A Sinful Sunday concert benefit and donation drive on Feb. 10 is among events planned to raise money for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast. ...more

February 6, 2008

Bear, a 5-year-old American bull terrier, is child and dog friendly. He weighs 60 pounds, has been neutered, is current with his shots and has an ID microchip implant. Stop by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast shelter at 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, to introduce yourself to him or any of the other animals the SPCA has available for adoption, or call (727) 849-1048. ...more

February 2, 2008

Ten-month-old Cane has large golden eyes the size of marbles. He is playful, lovable, friendly and would love to find a permanent home. He is current on his shots, has an ID microchip implant and has been neutered. Stop by the SPCA Suncoast shelter at 7734 Congress St. in New Port Richey. Or call (727) 849-1048 and then introduce yourself to him or any of the other animals the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has available for adoption. ...more

January 26, 2008

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - A Dunedin man was seriously burned this morning when he got into his sport utility vehicle, poured some liquid over himself and the vehicle's interior, and then set himself on fire, Pinellas County sheriff's officials say. ...more

January 24, 2008

Money woes have forced the SPCA Suncoast to close its shelter on Mondays and Tuesdays. ...more

January 18, 2008

Animal advocates across the nation hope that public outrage over dogfighting and puppy mill scandals in Virginia will force state and federal lawmakers to pass tougher animal abuse laws. ...more

December 31, 2007