July 4th is supposed to be a day of celebration. Family and friends come together to enjoy grilling, fun in the sun, local parades, and, of course, fireworks as the sun goes down. While this was the ...

Giving Tuesday may have passed, but the season of generosity continues. Here in Santa Barbara County, year-end giving is a powerful way to make a personal, local difference and support nonprofits that ...

Much like his ninja namesake, Naruto the white-lipped peccary was a bit of a loner. Named after the titular character from a popular manga and anime, Naruto was the youngest male and one of the least ...

PHOENIX — The Arizona Animal Welfare League is putting on its 27th annual Walk to Save Animals on Saturday morning at Tempe Beach Park. The largest and oldest no-kill shelter in the state will host ...

The kiwi is New Zealand's most iconic bird. Round and fuzzy, the bird is flightless and has a long beak that makes it adorable or awkward, depending on who you ask. New Zealanders are even known as ...

Shelter animals living in crowded, unsanitary conditions; animals being euthanized rather than adopted; strays roaming the streets jeopardizing public health and public safety; and taxpayer money ...

Domestic animal overpopulation is undeniable. It occurs locally, nationally and globally. Measures to address the matter have evolved over the years. But certainly, ending the need for euthanasia in ...