Brownie is a nine-year-old dog who needs a loving new home. She’s already trained and would make a great addition to any family. To meet her, stop by the Gulf Coast Humane Society or call (239) 332-0364.
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Lehigh Acres fire displaces 5, kills pet squirrel
A family was displaced from their home because of a fire in Lehigh Acres.

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.
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Port Charlotte man hospitalized after wrong-way crash on I-75
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Mental Health Monday: Kids’ hurricane season anxiety
As we prepare for hurricane season, make sure to mentally prepare Southwest Florida children who went through Ian last year.

Convicted Fort Myers cop-killer Wisner Desmaret to be sentenced
Convicted murderer Wisner Desmaret is set to be sentenced, bringing closure to the family of Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller.