First Avenue Jail in downtown Phoenix used to care for animals rescued by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
The now-closed First Avenue Prison in downtown Phoenix houses MASH units. It stands for Maricopa Animal Safe Haven, a unit that cares for and rehabilitates dozens of animals rescued by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Cathy Richie/KJZZ Animals that are victims of abuse or neglect may be sent to the Maricopa Animal Shelter, also known […]
Havasu Heights petting zoo provides close interactions with animals | Local News Stories
Having a zoo in your backyard might sound crazy, but one couple has made the dream a reality. In March 2023, Yvonne St. John and Scott St. John opened their Havasu Heights residence to local residents. St. John’s named the petting zoo “Snakebite’s Havazoo” and welcomes hundreds of residents each month. To reach the zoo, […]
More than 150 animals recovered near Tucson in cockfighting case
More than 150 animals were seized by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, near the southern Tucson neighborhood, after reports of cockfights were reported Tuesday. Deputies responding to reports of cockfights at addresses near East Old Vale Road and South Country Club Road found a large gathering on one property on Saturday, according to the Sheriff’s […]
More than 150 animals recovered
More than 150 animals were seized by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, near the southern Tucson neighborhood, after reports of cockfights were reported Tuesday. Deputies responding to reports of cockfights at addresses near East Old Vale Road and South Country Club Road found a large rally on one property on Saturday, according to the Sheriff’s […]
From the arts to animals, Debbi Gifford gives back to the community
For Debi Gifford, the daughter of Buster Channen and Phyllis (Wilson) Channen, and her two brothers, Amy Burckhart and Beth Dunlap, community service is important. Debi grew up near her grandparents north of Osceola. She began attending Holmes’ Liberty School and Likens Her School, after which she attended Wynford High School. She remembers seeing Winford […]
Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Discovery Center opens in St. George featuring live animals – St George News
ST. George — Visit the Red Cliff Desert Conservation Discovery Center, located inside the newly constructed Washington County Courthouse, and experience desert animals without getting red stains on your shoes. The space also houses the Greater Zion Visitor and Convention Center and Tourism Office at 111 Tabernacle Street in St. George, Utah. “What we have […]
Home Grown: Local 4-H kids show animals on opening day of the Yuma County Fair
YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Today’s Home Grown Report kicked off the 71st Annual Yuma County Fair on Tuesday with local 4-H kids showing the animals in the arena! The Yuma County Fair isn’t just about delicious food and thrilling rides, it’s also a time for local 4-H members to shine and showcase the projects […]
Yuma County 4-H members preparing animals for the fair
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – In today’s Home Grown report, it’s time for kids and teens across Yuma County to get ready to showcase their 4-H animals at the Yuma County Fair starting next week. 4-H is a youth development education program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Arizona. Yuma County […]
Protecting people and animals | Gila County
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Bearizona animals adjust to Arizona’s blizzard weather
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — Northern Arizona was hit by a snowstorm this week, but the animals Bearizona Wildlife Park The cold doesn’t seem to bother me too much. Several inches of snow fell across Coconino County on Wednesday, causing extended road closures and power outages. However, the residents of Williams Wildlife Park seem to have adapted […]
