Fat Bear Week begins as world celebrates champion of chonk in Alaska

This portliest time of the year is an annual celebration of the Brooks River brown bears and how they utilize their healthy and abundant ecosystem to pack on the pounds before winter hibernation.

US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’

Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."

Box of giraffe poop seized at MSP Airport

A woman was stopped at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for attempting to bring giraffe poop into the country to make a necklace. 

Nightly Roundup: Outrage over rezoning plan; worries over smoke from fire

From worries over smoke from an ongoing fire near Scottsdale to outrage over a proposed plan that some say could negatively affect a Phoenix neighborhood, here's a look at our top stories tonight.

The latest on the Chandler animal abuse investigation: What's next for the dogs?

It's unclear where April McLaughlin has been since she was released from jail last week. Police had accused her of 55 counts of animal cruelty among other charges, but those were dropped on Sept. 27.

Commander, Biden's dog, no longer at White House after 'series' of biting incidents

President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers.

Arizona woman operates rescue for ferrets

When it comes to animal rescues, we often think of dog rescues and cat rescues. One Phoenix area woman, however, has opened a rescue to help a small animal that is considered to be a rodent in some parts of the country.

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When it comes to animal rescues, we often think of dog rescues and cat rescues. One Phoenix area woman, however, has opened a rescue to help a small animal that is considered to be a rodent in some parts of the country. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.

Charges dropped against Arizona animal abuse suspect: Here's what to know

It's a case that has sent shockwaves Arizona, as well as creating a firestorm of controversy on social media. Here's what you should know about a police investigation in the Phoenix area that include allegations of animal abuse, in addition to allegations of abuse involving a vulnerable adult.

Pandas could be gone from American zoos by the end of 2024

All giant pandas at zoos in the U.S. are currently on loan from China in separate agreements that are set to expire late next year.

Dog resembles the Hulk after dipping head into lake

A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk.

California humane society wants answers after animals sent to Arizona went missing

Officials with a humane society in Southern California say they are devastated, after hundreds of animals sent to a humane society in the Tucson area, and then subsequently went to a private group in Maricopa County. Officials with the humane society in San Diego say they have no idea where most the animals are now at.

Small animals sent to Tucson went missing
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Officials with a humane society in Southern California say they are devastated, after hundreds of animals were sent to a humane society in the Tucson area, and then subsequently went to a private group in Maricopa County. Now, the officials with the humane society in California say they have no idea where the animals went. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

US Defense Department official charged in facilitating dog fighting ring

A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.

North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing

Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.

Arizona woman left aghast after pet emu died following MCSO encounter

A woman in the East Valley is distraught, after an encounter with law enforcement left her pet emu dead. "She was just so much fun," said Stephanie Moilan. "I'm really going to miss her."

Chandler animal abuse investigation: Group holds vigil for animal victims

A vigil was organized in Chandler on Sept. 30 to remember the animals found living in horrid conditions inside a home that was billed as a special needs dog rescue.

Gilbert Police investigating animal cruelty case; 18 dogs taken from property

As an investigation into an animal cruelty case continues in Chandler, police in another East Valley city are investigating a separate animal cruelty case, with dozens of dogs found in conditions deemed to be deplorable.