Animal Rescue

Local animal welfare organizations say they are well over capacity when it comes to puppies and kittens, cats and dogs.

Lots of folks turned out for the event despite Saturday's heavy rains.

Cat rescue groups says resources are needed now more than ever because local groups have been accepting animals from Southwest Florida, where so many shelters and foster homes were damaged or destroyed.

The event features hundreds of donated silent auction items - mostly works of art - along with entertainment.

The Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy program was one of the organizations on hand for the happening that is an homage to the "saint who loved animals."

Local animal advocates say the populations at the area's animal shelters have been increasing.

Rescuers are seeing an increase in previously adopted pets losing their homes as the same thing happens to their owners.

A bull elephant named "Bo" is retiring from a Florida-based circus and will spend the rest of his days in an environment that more closely approximates the way his cousins live in the wild.

The COVID crisis has actually driven business to such enterprises as more people consider animal companions to combat social isolation.

A massive pet food donation from the Chewy Company has boosted the Leon County Humane Society's ability to help pet owners in need.