Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators

A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.

Twin calves born in Mesa survive despite premature birth

A pair of two twin baby calves who are the size of cats are beating the odds by simply staying alive, and it has also taught the woman who owns them a lesson she won't soon forget.

Exotic animals rescued: Rio Verde residents react
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As crews continue to investigate an animal welfare case involving exotic pets left abandoned with no water at a property in Rio Verde, some living near the property are wondering how it got to this point. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Woman visiting Arizona hit with steep medical bill after bat flew into her mouth

“I want to shine a light that this should not be the cost of getting a life-saving rabies vaccine," Erica Kahn said, after she was presented with a steep bill following an encounter with a bat in Arizona.

Tourist hit with steep bill after AZ bat incident
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A Massachusetts woman got more than she bargained during her trip to Arizona. During her trip, a bat flew into her mouth, but that was just the beginning of her problems. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

Premature Mesa calves are beating the odds
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Twin baby calves who are the size of cats are beating the odds by simply staying alive. The two were born prematurely in Mesa, but they are making progress day-by-day. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more.

Exotic animals seized: Rio Verde residents react
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Residents in a part of Rio Verde are speaking out, after officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office say 51 animals were found without water or food at a property in the area. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says

A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.

Arizona woman accused of neglecting 11 dogs at Litchfield Park home

A West Valley woman is accused of animal abuse, after investigators say she left 11 dogs in what was described as 'deplorable conditions.'

Litchfield Park woman accused of neglecting dogs
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A West Valley woman is charged with 22 counts of alleged animal abuse, leaving 11 dogs in what one official with the Maricopa County described as 'beyond deplorable' conditions. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.

Neglected horses seized by deputies in Rainbow Valley: MCSO

Two neglected horses were seized on July 30 near Rainbow Valley and Narramore Roads, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

Some Salt River horses could be relocated to Scottsdale under proposed plan

The mayor of Scottsdale says she's exploring a plan to relocate some Salt River wild horses to a new sanctuary in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

Tarantula mating season to start soon
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At the end of summer and the start of fall, thousands of adult male tarantulas will crawl out of their hiding spots of search of a mate, including right here in Arizona, and they will put themselves in danger in order to find a mate.

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary finds homes for reptiles
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The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary hosted an adoption event Saturday for pets of a different kind: reptiles. Snakes, lizards and turtles, all previously owned, were available for new homes.

AAWL finds cats, kittens homes during National Adoption Week
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Several cats and kittens found new homes Saturday after an adoption event hosted by the Arizona Animal Welfare League. The event was held in partnership with PetSmart for National Adoption Week.

Scottsdale Police horse, Aiden, retires
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A significant part of the Scottsdale Police Department is starting a new chapter: retirement. Aiden, a longtime police horse, will be staying local and helping people through tough times. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the story.

Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel

After a customer at the Ryde Hotel mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained.

Watch: Adorable 93-year-old wins hearts with daily walks for his senior cat

A 93-year-old New Zealand grandfather went viral on TikTok after his granddaughter shared a video of him walking his 15-year-old cat in a cart.