Honoring heroes has finally gone to the dogs. And the cats. Seven dogs, one cat and one person will be honored Saturday at the Friends of Animal Care and Control’s third annual awards dinner sponsored by PetSmart.

The second annual Arizona Week for the Animals is underway and ends Nov. 21.

Walk to Save Animals, a family and dog friendly event with 2K and 5K pet walks, dog agility demonstrations, dog training advice, pet photos with Santa, adoptable dogs, low-cost vaccine clinic, up-close interactions with exotic pets ambassadors for the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA Education Department, will be presented by PETCO.

The Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA 2010 Walk to Save Animals will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Tempe Town Lake Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.

The Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA 2010 Walk to Save Animals will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Tempe Town Lake Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.

The Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA 2010 Walk to Save Animals will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Tempe Town Lake Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.

When Noah built the ark, along came “every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth,” according to the King James Bible.

Animal care workers removed three dogs and as many as 80 cats from a Mesa apartment in the 600 block of West 10th Avenue on Tuesday after neighbors complained about the odor coming from inside.

I need to respond to the nonsensical letter by Bill Webster on Nov. 4 about “God put animals on this earth for humans to use, whatever that purpose may be.” One can only assume it is just fine with Mr. Webster that animals are abused, tortured, maimed, or killed for sport or fun. After all, in his opinion, God gave them to mankind for “whatever purpose.” Anyone who has looked into the eyes of a suffering animal and can still claim that it is good and proper to do that to an animal since God has no objections, is callous, misguided, and needs a heart transplant.

Whether you race like a hare or mosey like a tortoise, there’s a spot for you in Phoenix Zoo’s fifth annual Walk in the Wild, slated for Saturday, Feb. 16.

November 4, 2004

Sure, your pet’s an angel in your eyes, but now you can get him some actual heavenly cred; you can have him blessed.

Since 1989 I've been an animal shelter volunteer, the last 12 years in Maricopa County. I am delighted when lost pets are reunited with frantic owners. As homeless dogs and cats, especially older ones, leave with new owners I am so happy. Heartaches abound, of course. Too many healthy dogs and cats end up in the county landfill instead of responsible homes. I deal with the sorrows because of the kindness of strangers.

Saving animals from euthanasia has been the goal of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, but for years lack of funding has left the department running on fumes.

Animal Care and Control lowers microchip fee

Nearly 100 dogs and five exotic birds have been rescued in what Pinal County Animal Care and Control officials are calling an extreme case of animal hoarding. One dog had severely infected bite wounds and had to be euthanized.

A team of a dozen Arizona Humane Society staff members armed with shelter, rescue and a full hospital’s worth of medical supplies departed for Show Low this week to assist in animal welfare efforts in light of the Wallow fire.

A team of a dozen Arizona Humane Society staff members armed with shelter, rescue and a full hospital’s worth of medical supplies departed for Show Low this week to assist in animal welfare efforts in light of the Wallow fire.

A team of a dozen Arizona Humane Society staff members armed with shelter, rescue and a full hospital’s worth of medical supplies departed for Show Low this week to assist in animal welfare efforts in light of the Wallow fire.

The Arizona Animal Welfare League and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL & SPCA) is offering two unique camps this summer: Camp Ruffin' It, a day camp for kids ages 6 through 12, and Camp Vet, a career-exploration program, for ages 12 through 15.

The Arizona Animal Welfare League and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL & SPCA) is offering two unique camps this summer: Camp Ruffin' It, a day camp for kids ages 6 through 12, and Camp Vet, a career-exploration program, for ages 12 through 15.