The county-run animal shelter — which has faced heavy criticism for failing to reopen soon enough — has selected Citygate Associates to review operations and help develop a new strategic plan.

While county officials haven’t been able to agree on where to set up a cold weather shelter for the past two years, many cities are now putting people up in motel rooms for the night.

About 51% of 211 calls last year were related to housing issues, highlighting a chronic issue, officials said.

Orange County shut down Hope City Refuge last year due to unsafe living conditions, but a new shelter could open up at the ...

Over time, the “sweet and shy” 2-year-old pup started to gain trust. As she waited roughly one month for a home, the shelter shared her story on social media. The same day it posted one of the updates ...

JVR, along with UC Davis (one of the world’s best veterinary schools) Koret Shelter Medicine Program, has worked on improving Orange County Animal Care in the past. But both names are ...

Charlottesville’s Adriel Peña and Orange’s Justin Jones each won Region 4D titles through exceptional toughness that's ...

Dolly Pawton, a shy pup in Orange County, needs a home. She's 45 pounds and very sweet. She does not get along with other ...

A “sweet” dog lost her leg after she was found on the roadside — then her luck took a turn for the better.

Looking for a new furry friend? Osceola County Animal Services is hosting the second annual Furr-Ever Valentine Adoption ...

Derek Bush won the 120-pound weight class and James James claimed the 285-pound weight class as Salem High School finished runner-up at the Region 4D wrestling championships Friday at Orange County ...

A proposed shelter on Kaley Avenue would provide housing for people who now sleep in city parks and on streets, officials say ...