SAN DIEGO - One of the Diamondbacks had a little more interest Friday in checking out Petco Park, the new home of the San Diego Padres.

East Valley animal lovers looking for a new pet from the Arizona Humane Society soon won’t have to drive to Phoenix.

East Valley animal lovers looking for a new pet from the Arizona Humane Society soon won’t have to drive to Phoenix.

Petco stores around the nation, including those throughout the East Valley, are hosting the 2nd Annual Adoption Reunion the weekend of Oct. 6-7 to help find loving homes for sheltered animals.

SAN DIEGO - The Petco Park curse continues for the Diamondbacks.

A pet food and supplies store opening in downtown Mesa hopes to steal customers from retail giants Petco, PetsMart and Wal-Mart.

A pitcher-friendly home park makes it easier for a team to win. Now if the San Diego Padres’ hitters could only get that through their thick helmets.

It’s a startling and sad fact that cancer will affect one out of every four dogs and of those, more than half will die from the disease. In fact, cancer is the No. 1 disease-related cause of death in both dogs and cats, according to Morris Animal Foundation, a world leader in advancing veterinary research.

It’s a startling and sad fact that cancer will affect one out of every four dogs and of those, more than half will die from the disease. In fact, cancer is the No. 1 disease-related cause of death in both dogs and cats, according to Morris Animal Foundation, a world leader in advancing veterinary research.

It’s that time of year and the kittens are overflowing again at Cactus Cats Rescue of Ahwatukee Foothills.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Mobile Pet Adoption will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Petco, 8910 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale.Many sizes and breeds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption. All have been spayed or neutered and are ready to go to a loving family

Sweet Coco, approximately 3 years old, is a gorgeous blue-eyed Siamese Lynxpoint mix. She is an affectionate lap kitty who would love to be queen of her own palace, but does get along with others.

Ian is sweet and affectionate. He loves to be petted and is great at the groomers. Ian’s a gentle lap cat who gets along well with others. He is a 7-year-old, declawed Maine Coon who has been fixed and tested.

Ian is sweet and affectionate. He loves to be petted and is great at the groomers. Ian’s a gentle lap cat who gets along well with others. He is a 7-year-old, declawed Maine Coon who has been fixed and tested.