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Animals (Pets)

Category: Animals (Pets)

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.

Meet Lawrence Frederick – The Frisbee Dog Guy

Glenn Shuck December 28, 2024

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

The Adventures of Cooper the Goldendoodle

Joan H. Walker May 2, 2024

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

Barkin’ Biscuits – Make No Bones About It

Joan H. Walker November 6, 2023

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,

National Dog Day – Let’s Pawty

Joan H. Walker August 26, 2023

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,

Maggie’s World

Linda Schilling Mitchell May 29, 2023

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

Jacksonville Photographer Earns Master Artist Degree

Glenn Shuck March 17, 2023

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

Black Dog Syndrome

Joan H. Walker February 7, 2023

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

ALL DRESSED UP AND EVERYWHERE TO GO

Joan H. Walker January 28, 2023

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

Adopting Love Through Fur Sisters Rescue

Glenn Shuck January 24, 2023

A Q+A With Local Kelly Krehbiel – Saving Dogs From Shelters So cool to meet you Kelly and we just love your mission. Getting started,

2023 – PAWfect Resolutions

Joan H. Walker January 4, 2023

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

Extend A Paw

Steve Piscitelli September 3, 2022

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

Dogs Are Seniors Best Friends

Al Bagocius August 29, 2022

Sometimes, the best medicine for the heart comes with four legs and a tail… Dogs Keep You Fit Adopt a dog and ditch that pricey

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