Animals

Latest Stories

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  Here's the Latest on La Gattara Cat Cafe's New Downtown Spot

  March 5 at 6 a.m.

  Grab a latte; pet a cat.

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

  Wednesday, November 11, 2020 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

  Saturday, August 1, 2020 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'

  Tuesday, June 16, 2020 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

  Thursday, March 12, 2020 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

  Tuesday, February 4, 2020 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.