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Apr 2, 2013 by Ryan O'Donnell

Cockfighting crackdown: Police, Humane Society trying to get in front of animal abuse problem

The Phoenix Police Department says it has busted three cockfighting rings in the past two months, but they are concerned that more are operating. They teaming up with the Arizona Humane Society to get ahead of what could be a major problem.

Mar 21, 2013 by Natalie Brand

Lawsuit over downtown dog park heads to court

The lawsuit over the proposed dog park in downtown Phoenix heads to court Thursday morning.

Mar 20, 2013 by Fields Moseley

Dog finds home after almost a year in shelter

A dog who spent almost an entire year in a shelter has finally found a place to call home.

Jan 23, 2013 by 3TV

Dining with The Dogs Dinner and Silent Auction Event

Mingus Manor Animal Sanctuary is hosting its 3rd annual Dining With the Dogs Dinner and Silent Auction Event -- an evening of dinner, dancing, auction items and a chance meet the residents of Mingus Manor.

Dec 26, 2012 by Catherine Holland

Cactus cat gets new home

The kitty who used up a few of his nine lives in an unfortunate encounter with a cactus has a new home and a person to call his own.

Dec 20, 2012 by Tami Hoey

Cat rescued after getting stuck on cactus

They call him “Prickly Pete”, and he has certainly earned his nickname. A one year old orange and white domestic cat may have used up a few of his nine lives today, after he found himself stuck on a cactus.

Oct 22, 2012 by Patti Kirkpatrick