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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.

The Anxious Traveler

As a pet therapy team, my canine companion, Roxie, and I visit Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Community Hospice, and the Jacksonville International Airport. One of our many encounters inspired this piece.  First, a little context. Think of times when you

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Whitey and Me

He was the gift that every little girl longs for…her very own pony. Whitey cameinto my life at an early age. The elegant horse was my first birthday surprise.I was much too young then to understand the significance of this

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Panama City – A Boy and His Dog

A few years back, my son Chris and I stayed busy helping Jim Hardy keep up the maintenance on his rental properties here in Jax. These houses weren’t always in the best of neighborhoods. Like always, we carried Sparky with

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Three Bears Rewind

My three-year old granddaughter sat immobilized, hands folded on the lap of her flowered sundress. Big blue eyes stared at the stage following every move of the fairy tale characters. Goldilocks and her bear trio was Evie’s favorite story and

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