Pets and Animals

A dog left to fend for himself during Hurricane Milton has been rescued by the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Phoenix man accused of animal cruelty didn't show up for his arraignment on Tuesday as he's accused of cruel neglect that led to the death of his dog. Animal activists say this all could have been prevented had authorities stepped in sooner. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has this story.

A local pet food bank is helping families who are struggling to feed their pets. With a surge of interest, it's looking to the public for donations. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more about Lost Our Home’s Pet Food Bank.

Valley dog owners can stay cool in the summer by visiting the Mak Pack indoor dog park in Chandler. It's one of the only of its kind in the country. This is a boarding facility, but owners and their dogs can use the indoor park from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Arizona's October heat wave is impacting people and pets. It's also making dog parks more popular in the early morning hours. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.

A cauldron of bats have been seen multiple times at a dorm at Northern Arizona University and one parent is upset about how long the school has known about the infestation. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.

Phoenix Police were called to rescue two dogs that witnesses saw in distress while chained to a pole during extremely hot temperatures last week. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the story.

Officials with the Center for Biological Diversity say the Orcelot was spotted on July 24, within the ancestral homelands of the Tohono O'Odham Nation. It's the first time the endangered animal was detected in the area, and conservation advocates say the sighting gives them hope for the specie's survival.

The Arizona Humane Society is waving adoption fees for all pets this week, and is reopening one of its locations to help meet the demand as its shelters remain over capacity. It says its teams have responded to 250 calls a day, a 25% increase from last year.