Jacey Birch

Miami

Morning News Anchor at WPLG-TV (Pembroke Park, FL)

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Oakland Park animal rescue hopes to find ‘furever’ homes for pets of all sizes

6 days ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: April 18, 2025 at 6:02 PMTags: Animal Advocate, Oakland Park, Broward CountyStella, a black and white mixed-breed dog, greeted Local 10’s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch with kisses during a recent visit to Animal Aid, a non-profit rescue based in Oakland Park. But behind her sweet demeanor lies a bigger challenge — Stella is a large dog, and breed and size restrictions in many South Florida condominiums often stand in the way of her finding a forever home.
Video shows deadly cat mauling in Cutler Bay; dogs deemed aggressive, not ‘dangerous’

1 week ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: April 14, 2025 at 6:23 PMTags: Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County, Animal AdvocateSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 14, 2025 at 6:23 PMTags: Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County, Animal AdvocateCUTLER BAY, Fla. – Two large dogs seen on video mauling a calico cat to death in a Cutler Bay backyard have been deemed “aggressive” by Miami-Dade Animal Services — but not “dangerous,” raising questions about what those labels actually mean.
Davie animal rescue offers horses for adoption

1 week ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: April 11, 2025 at 6:20 PMTags: Davie, Broward County, Animal AdvocateSign up for our NewslettersFILE - Miami Dolphins' Vontae Davis (21) celebrates his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.
South Florida animal rescue helps French bulldogs with disabilities live full lives

2 weeks ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: April 7, 2025 at 6:05 PMTags: Animal Advocate, Palm Beach CountySign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 7, 2025 at 6:05 PMTags: Animal Advocate, Palm Beach CountyPALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – A Palm Beach County animal rescue group is giving disabled French bulldogs a second chance at life, as the popular breed faces increasing health complications tied to genetics and inbreeding.
Fort Lauderdale animal rescue group seeks to find ‘furever’ homes for pets of all sizes

2 weeks ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: April 4, 2025 at 6:31 PMTags: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Animal AdvocateFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Big dogs like Paige and Mushu often face longer odds in the shelter system — but rescue groups across South Florida are teaming up to make sure they get the second chance they deserve. Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch visited Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale to spotlight their mission of rescuing and rehabilitating dogs straight from the streets.
Dueño entrega a pitbull que atacó a 3 personas y 3 perros

3 weeks ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: April 1, 2025 at 7:59 PMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 1, 2025 at 7:59 PMBROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – La defensora de los animales de Local 10 News, Jacey Birch, realizó recientemente una investigación en dos partes sobre un perro que nunca fue clasificado oficialmente como peligroso. Ese mismo perro, un pitbull de gran tamaño llamado Hércules, fue responsable de tres ataques a personas y tres ataques a perros pequeños.
Owner surrenders pit bull that attacked 3 dogs, 3 people

3 weeks ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Local 10 News Animal Advocate Jacey Birch recently conducted a two-part investigation on a dog that was never deemed dangerous. That same dog, a large pit bull named Hercules, was responsible for three attacks on humans and three attacks on small dogs. Hercules, owned by Willford Morris, has since been surrendered and euthanized.
Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies

3 weeks ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: April 1, 2025 at 11:20 AMTags: Animal Advocate, Florida, Maine, Adopt A Pet, PetsPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Millions were touched by the image of Grover protecting his brother Zorro after a driver struck him on Interstate 95 he broke three legs. Leslie Fernandez, of Interstate Partners for Animal Welfare, said Zorro had to learn to walk again. Her rescue paid for boarding to keep the brothers together.
PAWS4you Rescue needs a home for 2 abandoned puppies

1 month ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: March 21, 2025 at 7:53 PMTags: Miami-Dade County, Kendall, Animal Advocate, Pets, Pets That Need Homes, Adopt A PetKENDALL, Fla. – PAWS4you Rescue is in search of a forever home for two abandoned puppies in Miami-Dade County. The nonprofit animal shelter, at 8717 SW 134 St., was caring for the puppies on Friday in Kendall. For more information about the dogs in need that are at the shelter, search the nonprofit’s database. Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Pit bull linked to multiple South Florida attacks still at home despite violations

1 month ago | local10.com | Jacey Birch

Published: March 17, 2025 at 8:09 PMTags: Animal Advocate, Lauderdale Lakes, Broward CountySign up for our NewslettersPublished: March 17, 2025 at 8:09 PMTags: Animal Advocate, Lauderdale Lakes, Broward CountyBROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A pit bull named Hercules has attacked multiple people and pets over the past year, yet authorities have struggled to designate the dog as dangerous, raising concerns about public safety.