Kismet and Karma chase each other back and forth in their “penthouse.” The kitten and puppy stop to play with a two-legged visitor, then their game begins anew.

LOS ANGELES — It's a Super Bowl matchup for the ages: cats vs. dogs.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will have a “Spring into Adoption” event March 29, 30 and 31 at the all MCACC locations.

NEW YORK (AP) — They frolic in empty boxes and stick their heads under faucet streams of water. They dance on tippy toes and fly through the air with Pop-Tarts. They play piano wearing little frocks and get tickled to distraction to the delight of millions on YouTube.

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 handsome and charming young man with an extraordinary blue-gray fur coat, 1-year-old Blue loves to snuggle – and is quite the kitten comedian!

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dogs and cats can't brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.

Attention pet lovers: How would you like to help homeless cats, dogs, puppies and kittens find a family and permanent home? The Arizona Animal Welfare League is seeking volunteers with retail and customer service skills to help out at its adoption site in Chandler Fashion Center.

Make the holidays bright this year for one of the many animals at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s Mesa shelter during the “Miracle on 8th Street” event Saturday.

You wouldn’t know it by looking at her now, but Mini was once roughing it on the streets as a stray. This domestic short-haired young adult cat was trapped at a feral feeding station even though she is obviously not feral. Then, as soon as she was rescued, she gave birth to four kittens. After a stay in a foster home, Mini’s kittens found homes, but Mini herself is still waiting for someone to make her a member of the family.

Alfalpha is a curious and extremely affectionate 6-month-old kitten who was abandoned. From the moment you pick him up, he will purr to tell you he enjoys human companionship. He is a very outgoing kitten who likes other cats, especially his sister Shyloh, who looks almost identical to him. Alfalpha loves to play with toys and enjoys hugs from his human friends.

Patches (left) and Ellie are part of a family of eight kittens who ended up at the local pound when their owner died without plans for them. They are beautiful green-eyed Calicos that are fixed, tested, and have all their shots. Each of the eight kittens are seeking a loving home, as they love attention and petting.

Chandra, a beautiful, young adult, gray tabby cat, can be shy when she meets new people. But pet her and give her some head scratches, and she’ll warm up and meow. According to the folks at Arizona Friends for Life, she’ll even stand up on her hind legs to ensure you’re scratching her head in just the right spot.

At 10 months old, Cupcake still has kitten energy to spare. The folks at AZ RESCUE say she LOVES to play, whether it’s chasing a tossed ball or toy mouse or capturing a wand toy. But this sweetie is just as enthusiastic about cuddling up to a human and enjoying lap warming, brushing, petting, ear rubs, chin scratches and head massages. They say if you pick her up, she’ll snuggle up as close as possible – and may even drape herself around the back of your neck.

The Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA will have HAAWL-o-ween fun for the family (including Fido), with dog costume contests, games, prizes and trick or treating at Sonia Breslow Adoption Center at the Arizona Animal Welfare League, 25 N. 40th St. in Phoenix on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All activities are free.

For puppies and kittens, size really does matter.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has declared Oct. 21-27 Cat Week, but we can honor our feline family members all year by following these tips:

British wit Graham Norton never set out to be a talk-show host.