Homeless veteran avoids surrendering senior dogs after Maricopa County shelter steps in

A Marine Corps veteran sleeping in his car with his three senior dogs received housing assistance through a Maricopa County shelter diversion program that kept his family together.

Shelter helps homeless veteran keep his dogs
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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control helped a veteran sleeping in his car secure an apartment for himself and his dogs. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has this story.

4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

Opossums go shopping, removed from multiple Tarrant County stores

Not every shopper you might see in Tarrant County is human; in the last week, two separate shops have had to remove opossums from their storefronts.

Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society

An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.

Major pet store closing 75 locations nationwide, slowing expansion

A major rural lifestyle retailer is closing dozens of pet stores in its portfolio around the country as it reevaluates both its existing footprint and growth plans.

Dog found shot in Surprise seeking adoption after surgery

Surprise Police brought Walter to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control after finding him injured in the West Valley. X-rays revealed a bullet fragment and a broken femur. Now, he's looking for a forever home.

Dog found injured in Surprise seeks forever home
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A dog named Walter is on the road to recovery after he was found shot in Surprise. He was brought to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control earlier this month by Surprise Police. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

Flooding damages Out of Africa Wildlife Park
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Severe storms flooded Out of Africa Wildlife Park, forcing it to close for cleanup and fence repairs. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners

CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.

Grandfather tossed in air by bison recalls viral attack
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Carl McDaniel, a 65-year-old man, was tossed in the air after a bison charged him at Yellowstone National Park. The incident was caught on camera and quickly went viral.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.