Lemonade Stand Reaches Nearly $90,000 In Donations For Animals In Need
By Ava Benedict
At only 11 years old, local resident Delanie Dennis has raised almost $90,000 for local pet charities — one cup of delicious...
Local Young Entrepreneur Opens Her Own Business
Madison DiSalvo is a fourth grader who lives in Valrico.
“I really love playing the violin and taking care of animals,” DiSalvo said. “One of...
Bring Along Your Furry Friend For A Meal Or Drink At...
By Sophia Walck
Looking for restaurants that welcome your pups in the area? Check out these local pet friendly places:
Ford’s Garage
Ford’s Garage offers...
‘Spring’ To Homosassa For A Unique Adventure
Many of our closest experiences with a Florida spring are drinking from a bottle of water, but Florida’s crystal-clear spring system, in the middle...
Family Offers Mini Friends Farm Visits To Bring Joy To Special...
By Ava Benedict
Nestled among the roads of Valrico is an expansive 4.3-acre property that is home not just to the Karnowski family, but also...
Florida Wildlife With Ali: Frogs
Rainy season is underway here in Florida, which means our amphibious wildlife friends will be out in full force enjoying the splendor. Amphibians are...
A Kitten Place: Giving Hope To Special Needs Cats And Kittens
By Keiko Moral
A Kitten Place (AKP) was established with a mission to give cats and kittens with challenging medical conditions the best chance at...
Hillsborough Pet Shelter Receives National Recognition For Volunteer Program
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center received the National Association of Counties’ Achievement Award for successfully rebuilding its volunteer program after the pandemic at...
Florida Wildlife With Ali: Snowy Egrets
Easily identified by their snow-white bodies and bright-yellow feet, the snowy egret is one of Florida’s most widespread and commonly observed wading birds. Snowy...
Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Provides Forever Homes For...
Raining Cats and Dogs Shelter and Sanctuary was founded in 2017 by Laura Santo, rescue president. She wanted to start a rescue that accepted...