Man shoots and kills dog in Miramar after alleged attack
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Pets & Animals
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Miami – Dade breaks ground on new animal shelter in southwest Miami – Dade
Miami-Dade County officials broke ground Tuesday on a new animal shelter in southwest Miami-Dade that will provide animal care, veterinary services and…
Homeowner shoots and kills dog during attack in Lighthouse Point
The incident remains under investigation and no charges have been filed. Source: Homeowner shoots and kills dog during attack in Lighthouse Point
Car crashes into Doral pet grooming shop; no one hurt
Early morning chaos struck a Doral pet grooming business when a driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes, sending her…
Car crashes into Doral pet grooming business, causing extensive damage
A vehicle slammed into a Miami-Dade County business over the weekend, causing extensive damage. Source: Car crashes into Doral pet grooming business,…
Fire breaks out on balcony of Edgewater high – rise displacing man, dogs
A man and two dogs were displaced from their Miami apartment on Friday after a fire broke out on the balcony. CBS…
Pack of dogs attack American boy on Bahamas beach
An American boy was flown to a Miami hospital after he was attacked by a pack of dogs while collecting sand on…
Pet grooming vehicle catches fire while parked in Fort Lauderdale
A smoky scorching scene is what first responders found on Monday afternoon as they arrived to a fully engulfed commercial truck. Source:…
Man hospitalized, 7 cats dead after house fire
A fire erupted early Monday morning at a home in Coconut Creek, leaving seven cats dead and a man hospitalized, first responders…
Man jailed after pit bulls allegedly maul runner and his dog in Wynwood
A dog owner is behind bars after Miami police said his two pit bulls attacked a man and his dog in Wynwood.…
Massachusetts state police use robotic dog and drone in highway standoff
In Massachusetts, police turned to high-tech devices during a standoff with a suspected shooter on a busy highway. They ultimately used a…
Fort Lauderdale home, tiki hut catch fire early Thursday morning, officials say
Fort Lauderdale home, tiki hut catch fire early Thursday morning, officials say CBS Miami CBS Miami 694K subscribers 1 2 3 4…
Woman suffers after surviving sudden stabbing in Miami
A woman describes her journey after a stranger attacked her while she walked her dog in Miami. Source: Woman suffers after surviving…
Florida man accused of stealing Colorado man’s car and dog was arrested in Miami – Dade
Andrew Lee Jansen, 28, was arrested after deputies said he interfered during a medical call involving his father. Source: Florida man accused…
Trial to begin for Miami – Dade man accused of poisoning neighbor’s cats
A South Florida man is facing charges after allegedly poisoning his neighbor’s cats. Source: Trial to begin for Miami – Dade man…
Owner arrested after dog attack that left woman severely injured in the hospital
Jairon Alvarez-Leyva was arrested on 10 counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered multiple malnourished dogs on the property. Source: Owner arrested…
Fort Lauderdale dog fight turns deadly after owner shoots attacking animals, police say
A man shot at least four dogs during a fight involving five animals in Fort Lauderdale, leaving two dead and two others…
Man faces 41 charges in animal cruelty case in Broward
A man stands accused of animal cruelty in Broward County. Prosecutors filed 41 charges after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies found dogs neglected…
Man accused of stabbing Florida woman more than 50 times while walking her dog
A man was arrested and is facing charges after he was accused of stabbing and killing a woman in the Stuart area…
Video shows rescue of woman, large dog from intracoastal waterways
Newly released video shows first responders rescuing a woman and her dog from a Broward County body of water. Source: Video shows…
Fort Lauderdale police found puppy stolen with luxury car, while car is still missing
Police are searching for the suspect who stole the Bentley with the dog inside of it Source: Fort Lauderdale police found puppy…
Chewy hosts tennis – themed dog event with thousands of balls in Coral Gables
It was “game, set, fetch” in Coral Gables on Saturday as thousands of tennis balls filled a South Florida dog park, giving…
4 adults, 2 dogs displaced after Miami apartment fire
Fire officials in Miami said four people and two dogs were displaced after a blaze broke out at a fourplex early Wednesday…
Miami-Dade deputies forced to shoot, kills dogs viciously attacking man
A man is recovering in the hospital after he was viciously attacked by two dogs that Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies were forced to…
Miami-Dade deputies save man from vicious dog attack; 2 dogs shot and killed
A Southwest Miami-Dade man was taken to the hospital after being attacked by two dogs in his backyard.
Miami-Dade deputies save man from dog attack, forced to shoot after non-lethal efforts fail
New details reveal Miami-Dade deputies acted quickly to save a man attacked by two large dogs, applying a tourniquet to stop severe…
Police open fire after dog attack in Southwest Miami-Dade; all involved Hospitalized
Breaking news from Southwest Miami-Dade: Police shot and killed two dogs after a violent attack left one man severely injured and sent…
BREAKING: Dog attack in Southwest Miami-Dade leaves 1 hospitalized, 2 dogs dead
Chopper footage captured Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responding to a reported dog bite near SW 172nd Ave and 160th St. At least one…
Deputies kill 2 dogs attacking man in southwest Miami-Dade
Deputies shot and killed two dogs that were attacking a man in the rural Redland area on Monday.
Miami-Dade deputies save man from dog attack, forced to shoot after non-lethal efforts fail
New details reveal Miami-Dade deputies acted quickly to save a man attacked by two large dogs, applying a tourniquet to stop severe…
Pitbull attack leaves smaller dog dead, owner hospitalized
A Broward County woman is mourning the sudden loss of her pet dog.
Pitbull owner hospitalized after attack that also killed a woman’s dog
A Broward County woman is mourning the sudden loss of her pet dog.
Mailman facing charges after video shows him pepper-spraying dogs
Police say mailman Sian Andre Spence called in sick on Wednesday after seeing a Local 10 News story with surveillance video showing…
Blue-Green Algae Alert: Health warnings issued for South Miami Canal
Warning signs have gone up in a South Miami neighborhood after blue-green algae was detected in the Twin Lakes Canal near SW…
Officer shoots dog after being attacked while responding to rabbit killing in Fort Lauderdale
A police officer was bitten and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a dog that had entered an apartment and killed a caged…
Miramar man pistol whipped, suspect steals French bulldog
A man was pistol-whipped and his dog was stolen early Monday morning in Miramar, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News.
Man charged after several boat crashes in Boynton Beach
A wild wreck on the water was caught on camera in Palm Beach, but that was the beginning of a bizarre series…
Video shows porch pirate was actually a pooch
Home surveillance video captured a porch pirate in action, but it turned out that it was a dog getting away with the…
Man accused of opening fire on woman walking her dog
A woman was shot at while walking her dog in Lauderdale Lakes.
Fatal Margate house fire devastates family
A family needs support after a house fire killed a 13-year-old boy and his dog on Thursday in Margate.
12-year-old boy, dog die in Margate house fire
A 12-year-old boy died Thursday after a residential fire engulfed a single-family home in Margate, officials confirmed Friday.
Dangerous dog that had attacked people, other dogs has been euthanized
Owners of missing pets warn of scams
California cat travels 800 miles after being lost at Yellowstone
A California couple lost their beloved while vacationing at Yellowstone. Two months later, he turned up 800 miles away. KSBW’s Zoe Hunt…
Vance under fire for ‘childless cat ladies’ comment
Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance is facing controversy for previous comments that seem to imply people without children should not hold…
Medley pet shelter gets fans
The community stepped up by donating industrial fans to the Medley pet shelter.
Southwest Ranches ranch is home to horses, but also serves as safe haven for feral cats
In the heart of Southwest Ranches sits a special ranch, but it is not just home to horses.
Many people now including pets in their estate planning
With so many unforeseen challenges in life, many parents and even grandparents make out wills and plans to leave their homes or…
Deaf dog uses new skills to find forever home
A deaf dog named Cocoa was having a hard time finding her forever home, but that changed after she learned a special…
AC working overtime? High heat likely to blame for your high energy bills
These are the dog days of summer and technically summer doesn’t arrive until next week.