Judges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.

The Love Made Visible organization is trying to solve the orphan crisis in Central Florida.

Despite his impairment, "Dex" enjoys playing outside and is able to navigate using his ears, according to Sumter County officials.

The Orange County Animal Services announced plans to host “Pick Nick Saturday,” an adoption event aimed at finding its longest resident dog, 3-year-old Nicholas, a home.

Sumter County Animal Services is hosting an Easter-themed adoption eggstravaganza that gives a variety of cats and dogs the chance to find their “furever” homes.

Since CarePortal launched in Central Virginia in 2020, they’ve served served more than 3,000 children with an economic impact of $1.3 million.

If you're looking for a shelter pet, Lake County is waiving its adoption fees for a limited time.

During the rest of April, Marion County Animal Services is offering free pet adoptions because its reached K-9 capacity.

Saturday marks National Adoption Day, so with that in mind, we’d love to see your pictures.

This is the first time the shelter has utilized billboard services to highlight any animal at the Orange County Animal Shelter.

In an effort to help clear its overcrowded shelter, Orange County Animal Services has reduced dog adoption fees through Thursday, Sept. 16.

Two dogs, both battling cancer, are in need of forever homes as shelter life is not how they should spend their days. Orange County Animal Services put out a plea to the community to help the dogs as the canines battle cancer. Mazi returned to the Orange County shelter on March 9, marking his eighth visit since 2016. Due to his lack of interest in dogs at the shelter, the staff recommended he be in a home without other dogs or a home with calm dogs. He will likely need chemotherapy treatment, shelter staff said.

When American Pets Alive put out a call that 1,000 dogs needed moving out of the state, SPCA of Brevard stepped up to help. [TRENDING: Where school staff, child care workers can get the vaccine| 80th annual Daytona Beach Bike Week starts | When could Orange County could lift its mask mandate]AdWith the help of Palm Valley Animal Society in Edinburg, Texas, the SPCA of Brevard will be receiving 14 dogs in Houston Friday to bring back to Florida for veterinary care and adoption, the shelter said in a news release. “We are happy to be in a position to assist other shelters in need, regardless of their location,” said Susan Naylor, public relations director for the SPCA of Brevard. “A life saved is precious and worth the effort.”SPCA of Brevard will document these dogs’ journeys on its Facebook page if you want to follow along. If you’re interested in more information you can call 321-567-3615 or to make a donation toward the dogs’ care, visit www.spcabrevard.com.

HOUSTON – It was an emotional reunion for one Tomball, Texas father and his daughter, who were separated at her birth and then came together again after 50 years. Winski’s daughter, Kerri Beggs, said at the age of 19, she began a quest to find her biological father. Beggs, who now lives in Tucson, Arizona, took a plane to Hobby Airport on Friday, a flight that was delayed. For the first time after a lifetime of missing each other, the father and daughter embraced each other. For the last four months, I’ve been looking forward to this day.”Added Winski, “She’s my little girl.

Update: According to Orange County Animal Services, Rocket has been adopted. Rocket has spent more than 220 days in Orange County Animal Services' shelter and he’s ready for his forever home. Shelter officials said Rocket is high energy and needs an adopter who either has a yard for him to run or someone who can exercise him frequently, according to shelter officials. Rocket is up for adoption at Orange County Animal Services. (Orange County Animals Services)“When Rocket first arrived, COVID-19 wasn’t truly here, it hadn’t changed life yet, just to put in perspective how long this dog has been with us,” said Diane Summers, manager for Orange County Animal Services.