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Bear reportedly bites Florida man, attacks his dog
A Florida man was bitten by a bear after the animal got ahold of his dog last month, according to NBC affiliate WESH.
Brawl between young bear and dog ends with pet owner bitten, Florida officials say
A fight between a dog and a bear led to a man being injured when he dared to intervene on behalf of his beloved pooch, according to investigators in Florida. It happened after dark Dec. 20 in Orange City, and the man was lucky he avoided meeting the cub’s mother, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Florida man bitten by bear while trying to save his Pomeranian mix dog
Right off 14th Street, outside Orange City, is known for frequent bear visits. Blake Sprout's family added trash can locks to keep the large animal out of their trash and away from their property. However, on Dec. 20, the Sprouts had a close encounter with a bear.
VIDEO: Florida man bitten by bear cub while stopping fight with his dog
A Florida man is recovering after he was bitten by a black bear cub while attempting to break up a fight between the cub and his dog. The incident was captured on video by a neighbor.
Florida man attacked by bear while trying to save his dog
A man is recovering after being attacked by a black bear cub in the front yard of a Volusia County home. Blake Sprout, the victim, was trying to break up a fight between the cub and his dog when he was bitten by the bear.
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Florida teen arrested for 'horrific killing' of dog given to him by friend, deputies say
A 16-year-old boy in Florida was arrested for the “horrific killing” of a dog, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said in a ...
Deputy gunned down Florida family’s ‘terrified’ 1-year-old dog as it ran away, suit says
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy first fired one shot that missed, a complaint filed Dec. 27 says. Then he gunned ...
Dog saves Florida woman’s life after fire broke out in mobile home
DAVIE, Fla. (WFLA) — A dog saved its’ owners life after a fire broke out in her mobile home in Davie on Friday. Beverly Murphy, the owner of the home, told reporters from WTVJ that her dog woke her up ...
‘Sweet’ rescue dog was paralyzed but defied the odds in Florida. Now, he needs a home
A “sweet” rescue dog was “unable to move” — then he defied the odds in Florida. Now, Churro the pup can use his legs and ...
Dog missing since Florida hurricane was found ‘skin and bones.’ Now, ‘fairytale ending’
A dog missing since a Florida hurricane was found “skin and bones” — then came an emotional reunion with his owner. “To say I was overjoyed and overwhelmed doesn’t quite capture it,” Deborah Newell, ...
Beloved Florida dog bar hosting National Dress Up Your Pet Day event before closing
A Florida dog bar and restaurant, named a Top 10 dog bar in the country, will close permanently after its National Dress Up ...
Florida girlfriend accused of repeatedly stabbing boyfriend’s dog: I ‘made a mistake’
A witness reportedly told deputies that the woman became angry with the dog and armed herself with a pocketknife before attempting to stab the dog.
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Florida dog that went missing during Hurricane Milton reunited with owner with the help of social media
The hound dog breed, named Miles, got lost after Hurricane Milton roared through Florida, along with three other dogs. “It damaged the fence, and they escaped that morning, Oct. 10,” said ...
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Missing Florida dog travels 20 miles before ringing doorbell and returning home on Christmas Eve
After a nearly weeklong search, Athena found her way home to her Florida family in time for Christmas ... towns would contact her from her missing dog ads and send any footage or photos where ...