Animals
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Adopt a pet for free during Maricopa County’s Empty the Shelters event
From Dec. 1 to 7, adoption fees at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will be waived as part of the nationwide Empty the Shelters event.
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These are the most common dog names in Arizona
Here are the five most popular dog names in Arizona. Does your pet make the list?
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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Learn about 8 endangered species that call Arizona home
More than 60 endangered and threatened species live in Arizona. Learn more about eight of them and how you can help.
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The 3 best dog-friendly restaurants in Phoenix
Your pooch can dine with you at these dog-friendly restaurants in Phoenix.
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Meet Bryan D. Hughes, Phoenix’s ‘Rattlesnake Guy’
Meet Bryan D. Hughes (aka the Rattlesnake Guy), who works to educate the public about snakes and capture and release them in ethical, humane ways.
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Bees, bats, & beyond: How to celebrate National Pollinator Week in Arizona
This June, Arizona is celebrating National Pollinator Month, with a special focus on National Pollinator Week from June 17 to June 23. Here’s what you need to know.
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Quiet heroes: Meet the Valley animal lovers tending to feral cat colonies
n the sprawling urban landscape of Phoenix, where the desert sun sets over bustling streets, there are volunteers quietly tending to a population often overlooked: feral cats.
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Over 130 Pima County dogs looking for temporary foster homes during animal shelter construction
Construction at the shelter starts May 6, so the shelter is looking to get dogs in homes quickly.
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A man died after a Gila monster bite. Opinions and laws on keeping the lizard as a pet vary
A Colorado man who died after getting bitten by a Gila monster was hardly alone in having the gnarly looking lizard for a pet.
