Animal Rescue

A large number of dogs were looking for permanent homes in Tallahassee over the weekend.

The vast majority of seemingly abandoned young animals don't need human help, experts say.

For Cats' Sake raises money for trap, neuter and release efforts as well as veterinary fees to treat injured and sick cats.

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.