Category Archives: lifestyles/pets

Hot Diggity Dog Day Best Dog Contest coming

Do you have the cutest dog ever? Or do you and your puppy have a great trick to show off? If so, then head over to the Senior Resource Association's Hot Diggity Dog Day Best Dog Contest at 1 p.m. June 15 at the Schumann Hall Senior Center. Continue reading

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Vero Beach Council declines to formally designate areas for dogs

The City Council on Tuesday did not appear interested in formally designating the area behind Bob Summers Field as a park because it could limit the city's options for the land in the future. The council also declined to formally designate the barrier island site, located north of the Barber Bridge, as an off-leash dog exercise area. Continue reading

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De facto dog park might become official at Bob Summers Park in Vero Beach

VERO BEACH — After perhaps 30 or more years of people taking their dogs to the area behind Bob Summers Field, the city might give official recognition to it as a dog exercise area where pets can run without a leash. Continue reading

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Vero Beach humane society volunteers help in rescue efforts for 700 cats

VERO BEACH — Five volunteers from The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County recently went to Jacksonville to help in the rescue efforts of about 700 cats that were confiscated from the Caboodle Ranch, Inc. in Lee. Continue reading

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Lion King thriving in Vero Beach after rescue from St. Lucie County animal sanctuary

VERO BEACH — Since he was rescued last July from the deplorable conditions at the Sanctuary Animal Refuge in St. Lucie County, life has come full circle for a dog named the “Lion King.” Continue reading

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Treasure Coast Humane Societies use innovative marketing, adoption programs to offset financial challenges

More people are surrendering their pets and the tough economy has forced society shelters to develop innovative marketing efforts and adoption programs to raise money and cut costs without sacrificing care for the animals. Continue reading

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Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County Continue reading

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Dog park improvements ready to begin in Sebastian

SEBASTIAN — The city is ready to move ahead with improvements to the “Bark Park.” Continue reading

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Humane Society opposes dyeing of baby animals

The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is opposing recent legislation that would lift a longstanding Florida animal cruelty law banning the dyeing of baby rabbits, chickens and ducks. Continue reading

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Vero City Council tells woman ducks must fly the coop

VERO BEACH — A Vero Beach woman will have to relocate her pet ducks after the City Council on Tuesday voted to uphold a code enforcement decision requiring the ducks be moved out of the city. Continue reading

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