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Judge rejects government shutdown delay in border wall lawsuit
Key Points: Federal magistrate denies delay of lawsuit on border wall construction Magistrate cites ongoing construction despite government shutdown Magistrate sets Nov. 14 deadline for legal briefs on lawsuit’s merits […]
A solution to shelter crisis – keep homeless and pets together
Arizona’s homelessness crisis is escalating. In 2025, in Maricopa County alone, the unsheltered population has grown by 28%, bringing the total number of unhoused individuals to nearly 10,000. Shelters across […]
Judge orders U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to complete plan to protect red squirrels
Key Points:Â Environmental groups waited eight years for completed plan Mount Graham is the only place where the squirrels live Squirrels habitat has been impacted by wildfires, construction and insects […]
New animal cruelty law requires medical attention for pets in Arizona
Key Points: New law adds medical attention requirement for pet owners Legislation inspired by animal hoarding case in Chandler, Arizona Opponents argue it requires better care for animals than people […]
Urge President Biden to preserve beautiful area surrounding Grand Canyon
Now is the time to protect the area surrounding the Grand Canyon. Please join tribal leaders, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in urging President Biden to safeguard this exceptional gem of ours.
Efforts to boost penalty for pet abuse faces uncertain fate
A Senate panel agreed Thursday on the narrowest of margins to boost the criminal penalty on those who purposely and knowingly abuse and kill family pets.
Under this bill, it’s illegal to pretend your pet is a ‘service animal’
State lawmakers are hoping to keep Fido and FiFi out of grocery stores, restaurants and airports if they have no legal right to be there.
Senators seek harsher penalties for pet cruelty
SB1295 would create a special Class 5 felony for subjecting pets to cruel mistreatment. And the same penalty would apply for killing a pet without the owner’s consent.
State excludes veterinarians from prescription drug database requirement
More than 4,000 licensed veterinarians in Arizona don’t have to participate in the state’s Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program.
Environmentalists seek order preventing possible harm to ocelets
Two environmental groups are asking a judge to block moves by a federal agency to trap and remove predators from sections of Arizona and Texas until they ensure it won’t harm the endangered ocelot.
Dr. Peter Mundschenk appointed as new state veterinarian
Arizona has a new state veterinarian.
Governor signs bill protecting Salt River wild horses
A herd of wild horses living near Arizona's Salt River came a step closer to new protections under legislation Gov. Doug Ducey signed on Wednesday.
