Laura Palomino, a 20-year-old UF marine science junior, catches kisses from her dog Kaiser, a 9-year-old German shepherd, on the Plaza of the Americas on Nov. 18, 2015. Palomino rescued Kaiser from a shelter in Miami six years ago, and he never walks more than a foot away from her. Whenever she doesn’t have classes, Palomino takes Kaiser to the Plaza to people watch and eat Krishna food.
Alachua Branch Library
By Juleidi Machuca | Apr. 22The sign for Alachua Branch Library stands on Northwest 140th Street, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Kaitlyn McCormack | Apr. 21A mural on the front of Alachua County Animal Resources on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Kaitlyn McCormack | Apr. 21A volunteer walks a dog at Alachua County Animal Resources on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





