Winter at the Springs: A Florida Story
Every winter, when the air in Florida turns cold, a special journey begins. As the big rivers get too chilly, hundreds of manatees swim toward the warm “blue heart” of our state.
Discover the heart-warming world of First Coast pets and the compassionate organizations that support them in our Animals section. From inspiring adoption tales and local pet-friendly businesses to spotlight features on animal charities and rescue efforts, we celebrate the special bond between Jacksonville residents and their furry, feathered, or scaly companions while highlighting the dedicated individuals and groups working tirelessly to ensure every animal finds a loving home.
Discover the heart-warming world of First Coast pets and the compassionate organizations that support them in our Animals section. From inspiring adoption tales and local pet-friendly businesses to spotlight features on animal charities and rescue efforts, we celebrate the special bond between Jacksonville residents and their furry, feathered, or scaly companions while highlighting the dedicated individuals and groups working tirelessly to ensure every animal finds a loving home.
Every winter, when the air in Florida turns cold, a special journey begins. As the big rivers get too chilly, hundreds of manatees swim toward the warm “blue heart” of our state.
Local World Champion Canine Performers Travel the World Thanks, Lawrence for your time. So cool to see you again. So tell us what part of First Coast do you reside now and how long have
Owner Full Name: Alanis Ramos Pet’s Name: CooperPhotographer: Joan H. Walker Thanks for your time Cooper. How old are you and where do you live on the First Coast? I am going to turn Two years
Make No Bones About It… Dogs and biscuits are truly a thing – a $37.55 billion industry “thing,” according to a recent market analysis report, with growth expected to surpass $89 billion by 2030. Without
Let’s Have a Pawty! NATIONAL DOG DAY was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige. There is even a website dedicated to the
Welcome to Maggie’s World! Magnolia Blossom, aka Maggie, was rescued from a barn in south New Jersey back in 2007. Abandoned and very tiny, it was questionable if she would even survive. But she did
JACKSONVILLE, FL – March 16, 2023— Joan H Walker of Joan H Walker PAWtography/The Traveling PAWtographers in Jacksonville, Florida has earned the Master Artist degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The Master Artist degree
Is It Real and How Does It Affect Us? By: Joan H. WalkerPhoto Credits: Joan H. Walker / www.jhwpawtography.com I love black dogs, I cannot lie. I love to be owned by them (I’ve been
Remember back in the day when “dressing up your dog” meant purchasing your pup a special Halloween costume or buying a holiday sweater? Not more than a decade ago, if you did more than seasonal
My name is Kelly Krehbiel and I founded Fur Sisters – Furever Urs Rescue almost 7 yrs ago. I saw that so many dogs sitting in overcrowded shelters needed a voice to help them make
Welcome to 2023! Are you already as exhausted as I am? I used to love fireworks until I was owned by a dog who is terrified of them. It really changes the way you see
Humans spend a lot of time tapping their fingers on little keys or moving their hands across lit screens. Lots. Of. Time. I guess they like doing that or they have to do it, or
