Share your passion for the First Coast. Send us your stories, experiences, and photos from your beach community ... Click Submit Below

Animals (Pets)

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.

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.

Animals (Pets)

National Dog Day – Let’s Pawty

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 day that you can find

Read More »

Maggie’s World

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 survive and thrive! As a

Read More »

Black Dog Syndrome

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 loved by two Rottweilers and

Read More »

ALL DRESSED UP AND EVERYWHERE TO GO

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 attire for your dog, other

Read More »

2023 – PAWfect Resolutions

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 celebrate the New Year for

Read More »

Extend A Paw

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 they just can’t help themselves.

Read More »

Dogs Are Seniors Best Friends

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 personal trainer. A study in The Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that dog

Read More »
Stories, Articles & Spotlights

Brought To You By

Beach Diner

Voted Jax’s #1 Diner

Upcoming Events

*North Beaches Art Walk
Atlantic Beach
November 20, 2025
*Sip & Stroll – Downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville
November 20, 2025
7th Anniversary Artist Meet & Greet – ABAM
Atlantic Beach
November 22, 2025