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An Arizona firefighter went to work and came home with three new 'fur-ever' friends
ELOY, Ariz. — Everyone knows firefighters save kittens from trees, but in one Arizona town, the heroics don't stop there. Firefighters in Eloy also save kittens from car engines!. That's right, Eloy firefighters responded to a report of a small kitten stuck in an engine compartment, according to a...
Celebrate Pinal County's Animal Protection Officers this April for Animal Care & Control Appreciation Month
April is Animal Care & Control Appreciation Month, with Animal Control Appreciation Week taking place from April 14-20, 2024. This period is set aside to acknowledge the efforts of Pinal County's Animal Protection Officers (APOs). The role of APOs has changed significantly since the 1800s, shifting from primarily controlling stray dogs to prevent rabies, to a broader scope of responsibilities.
Local Animal Shelter Over Capacity: Urgent Appeal for Adoption, Fostering and Volunteering Support
The animal shelter is currently over capacity due to an increase in animals, kennel renovations, and staff shortages. For the first time in years, the shelter has identified animals at risk for euthanasia, including four dogs that have been in the shelter for a long time without attracting potential adopters.
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