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Homes become ‘air fryers’ in Phoenix heat, people ration AC due to cost
Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix. Yet some people are cutting back on air conditioning, trying to bear the heat, afraid of the high electricity bills that will soon arrive.
Inflation hits Valley animal shelters; adoptions decline amidst soaring costs
With inflation causing higher prices for everything from lodging to groceries, animal shelters in Maricopa County are feeling a trickle-down effect: They’re reporting fewer adoptions and more animal surrenders.
Pet group focuses on government, veterinary nonfeasance
Most of us consider our pets part of the family. In fact, it’s probably one of the few social beliefs broadly shared by most Americans in our too-often-divided country. We don’t usually think of our pets as being political, but neither are they immune to politics. Indeed, many of the problems our pets face are broadly similar to the problems we face and the causes also bear a great resemblance[...]
Car rescue bill moves closer to law
Ignoring a claim the measure is "horribly crafted,'' the state House voted 35-20 Wednesday to give license to people to break into cars to rescue children and pets.
