Kismet and Karma chase each other back and forth in their “penthouse.” The kitten and puppy stop to play with a two-legged visitor, then their game begins anew.

Abby is a sweet, affectionate kitty with soft gray fur and a white stripe down the bridge of her nose.

Bandit is a male terrier mix, about 30 pounds and 3 years old.

Let Figarro be your family’s next feline friend!

Tater Tot was one of the skinniest dogs R.E.S.C.U.E has ever taken in. He couldn’t hold his head up, was limp, and seemed unable to see. After being rushed to the emergency veterinarian, the vet stabilized him and said Tater had been born with a liver shunt, meaning that his liver was not removing toxins from his body.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will have a “Spring into Adoption” event March 29, 30 and 31 at the all MCACC locations.

LOS ANGELES — People want their dog to be a friend, not afraid.

Is America about to explode, is it a bubbling cauldron about to erupt? How much more deceit, betrayal, outright perjury from elected officials, media, and talking heads can be tolerated before the insanity becomes the catalyst for an event no one wants? At some point the enemy within shall be checked!

Amadeus, a 3-year-old Border Terrier, is one of those dogs that if his striking color, scruffy hairdo, or very cute under bite doesn’t capture your heart, his wonderful demeanor will.

Three-year-old Vanna has a trio of objectives in life: snuggle with her human friends, excel at playtime, and have a good hearty meal each and every day.

A handsome and charming young man with an extraordinary blue-gray fur coat, 1-year-old Blue loves to snuggle – and is quite the kitten comedian!

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dogs and cats can't brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.

The photographs don’t do this handsome, short-haired, black-and-white adult male justice.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The difference between owning a ferret in Hawaii and one in Pennsylvania can be up to three years in jail — and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.

Adorable Millie was quite a different looking gal when she was first rescued – needing loads of love, attention, and tender care to transform into the beautiful 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel she is today.

No cat could be sweeter than 3-year-old Avery, who always greets her humans with a happy meow. The folks at AZ RESCUE say she is incredibly affectionate and loves interacting with everyone.

It’s the season of giving, and Gilbert leaders gave thanks earlier this month for the efforts of someone who — you guessed it — has given plenty to her community.

There’s no place like home for the holidays, but for hundreds of pets discovered abandoned in homes due to foreclosure throughout the Valley, there would be no place like a permanent home.

Her sparkling blue eyes are the first thing you notice about Luna, a 3-year-old Tonkinese cat, but it’s her gentle and affectionate nature that will win your heart. Though she can be a little hesitant at first around strangers, the folks at AZ RESCUE say she’s quite the charmer and very affectionate. In fact, Luna will butt your hand to encourage lots of petting and ear rubs.

Make the holidays bright this year for one of the many animals at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s Mesa shelter during the “Miracle on 8th Street” event Saturday.

Among many of Albert Schweitzer’s notable sayings is, "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats."

Whether it’s his foster parents or their dog or a cat, Triscuit, a 2-year-old Cairn terrier mix, just wants to be pals. The folks at AZ RESCUE say he splits his nights sleeping part of the time with his foster mom and dad and part of the night with their dog. At the dog park, he plays with all the dogs he encounters. And he’s even friendly to cats.

Riley, a male medium-sized mixed breed dog, was one of the stars of the recent Gilbert Days Parade, where he “sang,” acted cute, and cuddled with the volunteers from Friends for Life. He’s come a long way since being rescued from a reservation in northern Arizona where he was starving and suffering from tick fever. About 1 or 2 years old, he is proving himself to be full of personality, the folks at Friends for Life say.