Scotty is one of the many senior dogs at Gulf Coast Humane Society in need of a loving home. He’s already trained and gets along well with other people and animals. If you’d like to meet him, call (239) 332-0364.
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UrgentVet brings urgent care for pets to Collier County
UrgentVet opened a Collier County location last month at the Pavilion at Vanderbilt Beach Road and U.S. 41 in North Naples. The company, which first opened in North Carolina and has 36 locations, bridges the gap between primary veterinary practices and emergency vet services by being available with same-day access for pets with minor illnesses […]

Greece to allow pets into more than 120 archaeological sites
Pets will soon be allowed into more than 120 archaeological sites across Greece, the country’s Culture Ministry announced Thursday, although not in the Acropolis or some of the other top tourist draws. The move, unanimously approved by the country’s powerful Central Archaeological Council, will relax current rules which only allow guide dogs for disabled visitors […]

Pet arrives home, dog-tired, after Alaskan sea-ice odyssey
A 1-year-old Australian shepherd took an epic trek across 150 miles (241 kilometers) of frozen Bering Sea ice that included being bitten by a seal or polar bear before he was safely returned to his home in Alaska.

1 person hospitalized, pet killed in Collier County condo fire off US-41
One person was hospitalized and a pet was killed after a late Wednesday night condominium fire off US-41 in Collier County.
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Neighbor speaks out after fiery crash into Leeland Heights Boulevard home
A car crashed into a home on Leeland Heights Boulevard and exploded into flames. The explosion set the house and another car on fire.

Cape Coral Fire Department trains with use of donated structure
The Cape Coral Fire Department got to train its firefighters in an old structure that is set to be demolished soon.

Police searching for missing 13-year-old last seen in Fort Myers
A young teenager is missing and police are asking for the public’s help to find her.

Disturbance in Gulf could move over Florida; tropical development possible
The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms lingering over the Eastern Gulf of Mexico that has a chance of development.