Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts

The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."

Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York

Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.

Pet bunnies found decapitated at Ahwatukee  preschool
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Police responded to an overnight burglary at God's Garden Preschool in Ahwatukee to find the school's pet rabbits decapitated. An investigation is underway.

Husky saved in Tempe after being stranded on a ledge
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Tempe Firefighters were called to help save a stranded husky named Milo who got stuck on a ledge inside of a home.

Bear in Crown King taken down from power pole
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Arizona Game and Fish and APS teamed up to relocate a family of bears that was getting too comfortable approaching residential areas in Crown King.

Bird flu detected in pig for 1st time in US: What it means for humans

A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.

Dogs and cats rescued from Phoenix mobile home fire
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Two dogs and two cats are safe after they were rescued by firefighters during a fire at a mobile home near Central Avenue and Union Hills Drive.

Pig rescue accepting post-Halloween pumpkin donations
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Pigs love pumpkins and the Better Piggies Rescue is asking for pumpkin donations after Halloween is over and you are done with your jack-o-lantern. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

Frightened pooch rescued from canal l FOX 10 Talks
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It was a very happy ending for a 10-year-old Chihuahua who was found stranded in the middle of a canal in Phoenix. After being rescued by the Arizona Humane Society, Dorothea has now found her forever home. Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss the latest local and national headlines.

Chihuahua rescued from Phoenix canal finds a home
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It was a very happy ending for a 10-year-old Chihuahua who was found stranded in the middle of a canal in Phoenix. After being rescued by the Arizona Humane Society, Dorothea has now found her forever home.

Meeting Greta the Green Sea Turtle at Odysea
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They may not speak, but folks at the Odysea Aquarium sure know what their animals want when it comes to food. FOX 10 Photographer Tom Fergus took us behind the scenes on Monday to meet Greta the Green Sea Turtle, and see what is on her Halloween menu.

Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist

From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.

Adoptable dogs at MCACC get makeovers to find homes
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Dogs at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control were being treated Thursday morning to some makeovers. The shelter hopes this will boost their chances at being adopted ahead of an adoption event this weekend. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more.

Butterfly Wonderland brings out the creepy crawlies
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We're a week away from Halloween, and if you're looking for something to do this weekend, you might want to check out Butterfly Wonderland. They're going to have some creepy crawlies out. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the details.

Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide

An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.

NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.

AHS sends Puppy Luv animal cruelty case to Phoenix PD
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In a story we first broke last week, a new animal cruelty case has been submitted against the animal rescue Puppy Luv and their landlord has set a deadline for the company to move out.

'Too many dogs': Arizona Humane Society cracks down on filthy conditions at Phoenix dog rescue

Amid numerous complaints of squalor at "Puppy Luv" animal rescue in Phoenix, the Arizona Humane Society finds the rescue overcrowded but has limited actions to take. FOX 10 Investigates delves deeper.