Southern Standards

07/12/2025

06/30/2025

If that ain’t Vega and Lacey 😂

A Kyoto University study reveals that dogs can assess human competence, with female dogs showing the strongest ability. Researchers observed dogs watching two people attempt to open treat containers—one successful and one unsuccessful. The dogs paid more attention to the competent individual, particularly when food was involved, suggesting they can judge skill levels.

Lynette A. Hart, an anthrozoology professor, noted that this aligns with dogs’ natural attentiveness to humans. Female dogs’ heightened trainability and focus may contribute to their stronger judgment, while breed differences also matter, with German Shepherds excelling in problem-solving tasks.

06/26/2025

Lost local pup

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Mocha Ann is home safe & sound after 10 hours, 7 minutes :)

"Thank you to everyone that helped her be safe and be reunited!!! "
-Mocha Ann's Owner
Please spread the word for this lost dog. Mocha Ann was LOST on June 25, 2025 in Daytona Beach, FL 32117 near LPGA & Nova

Message from Owner: Please help find this beautiful girl. Her family is missing her dearly.

Description: Chocolate Lab

For more info or to contact Mocha Ann's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71721507

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

06/25/2025

Lacey! Lol

It’s ok, I’ll just sit here calling his name until he decides to listen to me

06/18/2025

SPREAD THE WORD! Dog days of summer are here, let's get these fur babies out of the kennels before we all melt! ADOPTION FEES are a steal at $25 for all dogs one year and up!

Southeast Volusia Humane Society
1200 S. Glencoe Rd, NSB

05/18/2025

Today, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and FDACS are urging veterinarians, livestock producers, and animal health professionals to remain vigilant as the threat of New World Screwworm reintroduction into the United States grows due to the pest’s continued movement through Mexico.

PRESS RELEASE: https://tinyurl.com/3psbw7ep
WEBPAGE: FDACS.gov/NWS