Animals

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  Mesa Shelter Owner Accused of Abusing Dogs Is Re-Indicted on Lesser Charges

  November 11 at 10 a.m.

  A new twist in the long-running criminal case against Domenic Asprella and Shelter Paws Rescue.

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  Experts Will Study the Environmental Impacts of the Tempe Train Fire and Chemical Spill

  August 1 at 6 a.m.

  "We don't believe any hazardous material dropped into the lake," says Andrea Glass, Tempe assistant fire chief.

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  'The Bottom Line Is COVID Has Been Very Good for Dog Adoptions'

  June 16 at 6 a.m.

  Central Arizona Animal Rescue has “definitely had very strong adoption numbers,” according to director Mike Wiederhold.

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  Arizona House Passes Industry-Backed Bill Mandating Cage-Free Eggs

  March 12 at 1:48 p.m.

  The House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to pass a bill requiring hens to be cage-free by 2025.

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  Spurred by Egg Industry, Arizona Weighs a Ban on Caged Hens

  February 4 at 1:14 p.m.

  Hickman's Family Farms, which dominates Arizona's egg industry, pushed for the legislation. Others in the agricultural industry oppose it.

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  The Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade Was Adorable!

  Monday, October 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

  What is cuter than dogs in costumes? The answer is nothing. There were so many adorable pups on display for the Second Annual Howl-O-Ween dog parade, which took place on Sunday, October 27, at Margaret T. Hance Park. Pooches and owners alike dressed up for fun Halloween festivities! A beautiful art installation was erected for the occasion.