Buttercup the Chihuahua Is Ready to Go Home

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

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

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

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 […]
Here’s What Happened Between Niceville and PAWS at Tuesday’s Council Meeting

After a last-minute email from PAWS cut all ties, Niceville must find a new animal control solution—what happens next?
Niceville and PAWS End Contract for Animal Control. Here’s What Happens Next:

What happens when a city decides to cut ties with its longtime animal control provider? Niceville is finding out—and it’s complicated.
Longtime Niceville Reading Dog Retires

Boomer, a Niceville library therapy dog that helped young readers with their confidence, retires.
Safe From Sago | What Northwest Florida Pet Owners need to know

After a horrifying experience that cost the life of their beloved Boston Terrier, Marlin – one Northwest Florida woman wants you to know how to protect your dog.
Locals Foster Almost 100 Dogs During Northwest Florida Cold Snap

❄️ When the weather turned frigid, hearts warmed up! Discover how a community came together to foster shelter dogs during the coldest days, making a lasting impact on both pups and people. 🐾
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 […]