LOS ANGELES — Watching as a beloved dog is swept out to sea is heart-wrenching. Doing nothing seems unthinkable.

A Mesa woman is accused of throwing her boyfriend’s Chihuahua on the ground and killing the animal during a heated argument on St. Patrick’s Day.

Cathy Garcia’s T-shirts have been in high demand since the Grammys and Oscars where they were included in gift bags for celebrities.

Since then, the Glendale resident has stayed busy with orders for her T-shirt line, Cha-Cha ChiC, named after her Chihuahua, Cha Cha.

PHOENIX — The children buzz in excitement, boisterous and barging in, their little hands covering seemingly every part of the Australian shepherd’s body.

LOS ANGELES — There will be a winner and a loser every Super Bowl Sunday. But at the "Puppy Bowl," it's always a win for animal shelters.

A mismatched-friends drama whose overall sensitivity is belied by a couple of clumsily contrived plot points, Sean Baker's "Starlet" pairs story and setting perfectly.

Travel for humans during holidays is tough enough: Long lines, crowds everywhere, extra bags full of presents. Throw a pet in the mix, and it’s a recipe for disaster.

LOS ANGELES — Travel for humans during holidays is tough enough: Long lines, crowds everywhere, extra bags full of presents. Throw a pet in the mix, and it's a recipe for disaster.

A look at key Chandler facts and figures

Whether you want to explore a classy art festival or cheer at the ostrich, or even Chihuahua races, the East Valley has it! Let’s take advantage of our Arizona paradise and dance outdoors to live music, indulge during a cook-off, put on our boots for the rodeo and Old West Days, or run foot races.

If you’re itching to take up knitting or are stuck in a beadwork project, there’s help — and many classes — online.

If you're itching to take up knitting or are stuck in a beadwork project, there's help - and many classes - online.

Performing Arts 2012-13 theater season preview

Rocco may be a small man, but he’s the “Leader of the Pack” at Potato Chips Pomeranian Rescue in Ahwatukee because he’s a Chihuahua. He’s manly, social and has a fine spirit about him. This 8-year-old has a soft, wavy coat, with a distinguished touch of gray. He’s 6 pounds of muscle. Rocco is neutered, current on vaccinations, and has a microchip.

Tawney, a 2-year-old fox terrier-Chihuahua mix, may well be the happiest dog on Earth. Consider the following facts: She loves people and greets them with endless kisses, wiggles like a worm when you pet her, enjoys lap-warming, and basically loves to snuggle her favorite people.