Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’

In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.

South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'

Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.

K-9 dog may lose use of hind legs after spinal cord injury during training

A Wisconsin K-9 named Jaxx is confronting an uncertain future as he may lose the use of his hind legs due to a spinal cord injury sustained during training.

Bisbee police kill bear that entered several homes

According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, police received a 911 call after a bear entered a home near Tombstone Canyon and Gentry Avenue on Friday night.

Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite

The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.

Search warrant executed on Chandler home after outcry over animal welfare; 55 dogs seized, owner arrested

For weeks, animal advocates and neighbors in Chandler have been demanding action, saying dozens of dogs with special needs are being neglected and living in filth. Police say the woman responsible has been arrested.

Florida toddler, 2 adults shot to death during argument over dog sale: sheriff

A group of people, including a 3-year-old child, went to a luxury apartment complex in Jacksonville Saturday night to meet about the sale of a dog when the gunfire broke out.

April McLaughlin in court following animal abuse allegations
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April McLaughlin, the woman accused of dozens of counts of animal abuse in Maricopa County, made her initial court appearance after she was arrested on Sept. 23. For some time, animal advocates and neighbors in Chandler have been demanding action, saying dozens of dogs with special needs are being neglected and living in filth. On the night of Sept. 22, several dogs were removed from the home.

Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says

Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.

Huskies looking for 'furever' homes
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There are lots of dogs out there that need homes, but one breed in particular is taking up a lot of room at the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelter right now, and it is not a dog breed that one might expect. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Little burro rescued by Arizona DPS trooper
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A day-old burro was rescued after his mom was struck and killed by a car on SR-74 near Lake Pleasant on Sept. 5. Arizona DPS shared on Facebook the story of the newborn burro being rescued by DPS Sgt. Roger Hansen and ADOT personnel. They knew he couldn't survive in the wild alone after being found near where his mom was killed.