Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

Breakfast with baby Highland cows at Wildlife World Zoo
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Wildlife World Zoo is expanding once again, giving you a chance to eat breakfast right alonside three newly-arrived Highland cows. FOX 10's Megan Spector has more.

Wildlife World Zoo welcomes baby Highland cows, launches weekend breakfast encounters

Wildlife World Zoo has welcomed three new baby Highland cows named Poppy, Tulip, and Dandelion. Visitors can book a special weekend breakfast encounter with the animals this summer.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Man accused of leaving cats, rattlesnakes in hot truck in Mohave County

Arizona deputies arrested a 76-year-old man for animal cruelty after discovering multiple cats and rattlesnakes left in a car in direct sunlight.

Major updates for Phoenix's animal cruelty ordinance
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Phoenix City Council has passed new regulations for their animal cruelty ordinance for the summer months. FOX 10'S Syleste Rodriguez and Ty Brennan share the story. 

Cats abandoned in taped box at Gilbert animal shelter during extreme heat
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An Arizona animal rescue is speaking out after a surveillance camera caught a man leaving two pregnant cats in a taped box with no shade during extreme summer heat. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learns more. 

Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures release of remaining dogs

Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.

Arizona pet microchipping: Tips to keep pets safe during fireworks
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Fireworks cause a spike in missing pets across Arizona. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo learns more from the Arizona Animal Welfare League about how updating chip records protects dogs and cats.

Scottsdale animal rescue groups call for volunteers as shelter hits full capacity

The LovePup Foundation is operating at full capacity while working to provide microchipping, health management, and air-conditioned housing for dogs left on the streets across Scottsdale.

Scottsdale animal shelter working to keep dogs off streets during peak summer season
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With Arizona temperatures heating up, concerns about dogs in the streets are rising. FOX 10's Irene Snyder learns how LovePup is on a mission to protect the pups and get them healthy for their future families.

Watch this brave woman fight off a cougar to save her dwarf goat

Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.