Volunteers spent the day Monday cleaning up the building and organizing after the The Humane Society of Bay County was forced to temporarily shut down due to a lack of donations. Officials do not know when they will be able to reopen.
Some local non-profits aren’t seeing the donations they’re used to. The Humane Society of Bay County is temporarily closing it’s doors, but the organization is still working to play it’s part in the community.
Officials with South Walton Turtle Watch say with fewer people on the beach there will be less trash as well as fewer holes and obstacles for hatchlings to navigate through.
Newell says after a tiger in a New York zoo tested positive for coronavirus, they’re keeping a closer eye on their big cats, as well as all of their other animals.
With a major pandemic comes major need.The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society or PAWS, is in need of lots of supplies as the season for kittens and puppies begins very soon, and some pet supplies have become scarce.
Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Month? A guest with Pet Supermarket joined us in our studio with some tips and tools for taking care of your pet's pearly whites.
Heartland Rescue Ranch is accepting undecorated Christmas trees for its animals. The farm animals there like to eat the trees or even use the needles as bedding.
Friday is National Visit a Zoo Day, and the director of ZooWorld says everyone should experience animals up close and personal. Right now the zoo is offering season passes for a discounted price.
A few firemen with the Panama City Fire Department rescued a pelican Tuesday morning. The men say the call was unusual for them, but they were glad they were able to help out.
Gulf World Marine Institute released Bean, who was rescued from the pass into St. Andrews Bay on May 30th after boaters noticed the turtle was unable to dive properly.