‘Trooper’s Law’ clears first hurdle in Florida Legislature
A bill that would outlaw abandoning a pet outside during a natural disaster passed its first committee with unanimous approval.
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Florida bill that outlaws abandoning your pet during a disaster clears first hurdle
The bill is a result of a heart-felt story after a Florida man left a bull terrier restrained to a pole as a Category 5 Hurricane Milton approached Florida.
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Florida bill to outlaw abandoning pets during disasters clears first hurdle
The bill that would outlaw abandoning a pet outside during a natural disaster — prompted by a viral video of a bull terrier rescued last year ahead of an approaching hurricane — passed its first ...
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Senate panel advances Don Gaetz’s animal abuse crackdown bill
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee has advanced a bill that increases the penalty for animal cruelty offenses committed in ...
Escaped mules killed in accident months after delivering Helene disaster aid in western NC
Vader, Amigo and Kev were hit by cars after escaping their enclosure fence, Mountain Mule Packer Ranch owners said in a social media post.
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Dog left chained and left chest deep in water before Hurricane Milton undergoes surgery while his previous owner faces criminal charges
Spread the loveIt had been in October 2024, just prior to Hurricane Milton approaching Wesley Chapel, when Florida Highway ...
Dog abandoned before hurricane suffers health scares as owner faces criminal case
The case has also sparked proposed legislation that would make it illegal to abandon a dog that is restrained during a ...
German Shepherd Tied to a Tree During Hurricane Finds Forever Home
After being found with "no food or water," Alyssa Muse said that Grant was so incredibly grateful to be rescued following Hurricane Francine.
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Rescues in Action: Colton, Padme & Anakin, and Vicki
Colton is a big puppy who loves toys and chasing balls, Padmé & Anakin are a bonded pair of chihuahua survivors, and Vicki happily runs and plays outside, soaking up the fresh air.
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‘Trooper,’ dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations, had emergency surgery in South Florida
The dog dubbed "Trooper" after being found by Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations in October ...
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Dog found tied to fence as Hurricane Milton approached undergoes surgery to remove metal, plastic and rubber from belly
A dog that survived after being abandoned and tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton last fall underwent emergency surgery<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
Dog abandoned during hurricane suffers major health scares as previous owner faces criminal case
Florida troopers discovered a dog left tied to a fence along I-75 belly-deep in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton's ...