Tag: animal

Woman taken into custody for reportedly threatening a Maricopa County animal shelter

Incident at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Maricopa County, Arizona. – A woman has been arrested following allegations that she threatened to tie down an employee and set them on fire at the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC). So, here’s what happened: Katie Michelle Dixon, a 37-year-old from Vancouver, Washington, turned herself […]

Cases of animal cruelty increase in Maricopa County

Surge in Animal Abuse Cases in Maricopa County, Arizona Animal abuse incidents have increased significantly in Maricopa County, Arizona, particularly after dozens of exotic animals were rescued in Rio Verde over the weekend. Earlier this summer, animals from Litchfield Park were found living in deplorable conditions. Now, reports indicate that over 50 exotic animals in […]

Animal Welfare Exhibit Travels Through Downtown Flagstaff

Hell on Wheels Campaign Rolls Through Flagstaff On Sunday, July 27th, Flagstaff, Arizona, experienced a beautiful day. The sun shone brightly, and there was a warm ambiance with hardly any wind. Locals and tourists took to the streets, enjoying the shops and cozy cafes scattered throughout the town. However, many were oblivious to the striking […]

Animal sanctuary in southern Arizona raises worries

Tucson, Arizona – Dog Euthanasia Concerns Some dogs are facing euthanasia at the Pima Animal Care Center after being rescued by a non-profit organization, Passionate 4 Paws. These dogs were later adopted by the Cochise County Sanctuary; however, both PACC and Passion 4 Paws have indicated they will not be providing any more animals to […]

Coatimundi attack occurring in Arizona, authorities continuing to look for the animal

A Coatimundi, which belongs to the Raccoon Family, has not yet been located. COCHISE COUNTY, Arizona — A hiker experienced a wildlife encounter in southern Arizona on Sunday, according to officials. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man hiking in Ash Canyon, located south of Sierra Vista, claimed to have been attacked by […]

New animal overpass seeks to decrease fatal accidents on I-17 close to Flagstaff

Wildlife Overpass Under Construction Near Flagstaff FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A $15.8 million wildlife overpass is being built south of Flagstaff to help decrease dangerous vehicle-animal collisions on Interstate 17. Mitch Bowen has experienced the risks of wildlife on Arizona’s roads. While driving over 70 miles in his Chevrolet Colorado on I-17 from his home in […]

Maricopa County planning new West Valley animal shelter

Glendale, Ariz. – A new West Valley Maricopa County Animal Control (MCACC) shelter is ongoing, county officials have confirmed. The MCACC confirmed in May that ABC15 was working on a new shelter to serve the western part of the valley. The 2026 interim budget allocated $10 million to the location of the new shelter near […]