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Animal Welfare League revamps East Valley adoption …

4/17/2024
​Big changes have taken place recently at the Arizona Animal Welfare League’s Chandler Fashion Center adoption center. The center, located on the upper mall level near Dillard’s, …

‘Empty the Shelters’ free pet adoptions, through …

4/3/2024
Due to philanthropic efforts of the BISSELL Pet Foundation, dogs over 6 months old at certain shelters will have a better chance to find permanent homes in the Valley.

Ganzert: Congress should throw service dog programs a …

4/2/2024
Congress has averted another government shutdown. But often lost in the shuffle during these multi-trillion-dollar budget battles are appropriations for lifesaving veteran programs that employ wagging tails to heal invisible wounds of war.

Sayres: Animal groups are leaving local pet shelters …

3/13/2024
The most high-profile decision of my four-decade career in animal welfare was in 2007.

Suspected animal abuser arrested in Alabama

2/22/2024
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has announced the arrest of Lester Paul Richmond, 36, who was facing a grand jury warrant for animal cruelty. Richmond was arrested in Troy, Alabama, on …

Residents report raccoon sightings in Peoria

2/15/2024
Living here in the desert, it’s not uncommon to come across a coyote or javalina, but one animal appears to becoming more common, as Peoria residents have been reporting more raccoon sightings.

Chandler woman accused of animal abuse due in court …

2/8/2024
A court date for a woman accused of 77 counts of animal abuse-related charges has been postponed. Sydney McKinley is due in Chandler Municipal Court, 200 E. Chicago St., Downtown Chandler, 8:30 …

Volkswagen North Scottsdale partners with local animal …

2/7/2024
HALO Animal Rescue, 3227 E. Bell Road, suite D151, has been partnering with Volkswagen North Scottsdale and their team every second Saturday of the month to help find HALO’s adoptable dogs …

Judge dismisses Chandler woman’s appeal for return …

1/6/2024
Thursday, a judge dismissed Sydney McKinley’s appeal to have 13 dogs returned to her from the Arizona Humane Society. McKinley was jailed briefly Sept. 22 after 55 live and five deceased …

Scottsdale venue to host luxury doghouse building …

12/8/2023
Local architects, interior designers and home builders are imagining what it’s like to be in the doghouse as they create unique shelters for pups to auction during the 10th annual Design for …

Chandler Council makes animal ordinance law

12/5/2023
Even though there wasn’t a lengthy discussion about a new animal abuse ordinance, the Chandler City Council took a historic action at its regular meeting. Council gave final approval to an …

Foster a dog, cat for the holidays through Maricopa …

11/29/2023
The Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Department is encouraging residents to give shelter dogs and cats a break for the holidays.