Buttercup the Chihuahua Is Ready to Go Home

A small tan chihuahua mix named Buttercup rests her paws on the arm of a couch, looking directly at the camera. The right side of the image has a yellow background with the text “Homeward Hounds: Meet Buttercup” and a second image of Buttercup with her tongue out.

Buttercup the Chihuahua Is Ready to Go Home Staff Reports June 27, 2025 12:27 pm Charities and Nonprofits, Niceville, Pets In Brief: Buttercup is a 15-pound chihuahua mix with big eyes, a bigger heart, and a quiet love for adult companionship. She’s crate-trained, potty-trained, and ready to leave rescue life behind for good — if […]

Introducing: Homeward Hounds

A black and white bully mix dog named Pancho looks up with a happy, toothy grin. The right side of the image features bold yellow text that reads, “Pancho Is Waiting for His Person. Could It Be You?” with a cutout of Pancho sitting below the text.

Introducing: Homeward Hounds Staff Reports June 14, 2025 8:00 am Charities and Nonprofits, Niceville, Pets In Brief: Every month, we’re teaming up with Road Dogg Rescue to introduce you to a local pup looking for a second chance. These dogs aren’t broken, they’re just running out of time. Road Dogg Rescue pulls animals from overcrowded shelters […]

Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview

Crestview Animal Services and Petco Love logos with text reading “Crestview Joins Statewide Effort to Adopt Out 2,000 Pets in June” on a yellow background.

Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview Staff Reports June 10, 2025 12:42 pm Crestview, Pets In Brief: Petco Love’s MEGA Adoption Event comes to Crestview and Pensacola June 27–29. Crestview Animal Services will waive adoption fees as part of a statewide effort to find homes for 2,000 pets. Crestview Animal Services is teaming up with […]

One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost

Kitten lying on a towel in a cage next to yellow text that reads, “What’s Putting Kittens in Danger on Local Bridges?”

One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost Staff Reports June 5, 2025 9:03 am Okaloosa County, Pets In Brief: A string of kitten sightings and losses on Shalimar Bridge has raised alarms with animal advocates in Okaloosa County. One kitten, Lorelei, was rescued — but several others weren’t as lucky. Rescuers say the growing crisis signals […]

CHEF JOHN SALLMAN: My Pasta E Fagioli Recipe

Table of Contents What is Pasta E Fagioli? Chefs communicate through food. We thank we apologize, we comfort, we donate, we celebrate, and yes, we even satisfy hunger by preparing a meal. International Chefs Day is celebrated every year on October 20th. The day focuses on educating children around the globe about healthy eating. It’s […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.