Travel for humans during holidays is tough enough: Long lines, crowds everywhere, extra bags full of presents. Throw a pet in the mix, and it’s a recipe for disaster.

LOS ANGELES — Traveling with a pet isn't easy, since there are more rules than destinations. Kelly E. Carter, president of thejetsetpets.com and AOL's resident pet travel expert, and Sheron Long, frequent international traveler and author of "Dog Trots Globe — To Paris and Provence," share their tips:

An East Valley school-aged child was bit by a rabid bat recently, the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory confirmed this week.

All 31 cats that were caught at an east Mesa home where the body of the homeowner was found dead on Sunday, have been euthanized.

The Tonto National Forest is reopening and modifying closures of some of its campgrounds following three bear attacks on campers in May and June.

The Tonto National Forest is reopening and modifying closures of some of its campgrounds following three bear attacks on campers in May and June.

Results of DNA testing on two of the three black bears lethally removed from the Ponderosa Campground near Payson confirmed that neither animal was involved in the most recent bear attack at the campground last Sunday that left a Tempe man hospitalized.

Three black bears that were lethally removed from two Payson-area campgrounds by Arizona Game and Fish officials following a trio of attacks on campers within the last month do not have rabies.

Arizona Game and Fish Department wildlife officers and personnel from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services lethally removed three black bears over the weekend, following a trio of bear attacks within the last month that resulted in the closures of campgrounds near Payson.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Michelle DeSpain was walking with her friend recently in their neighborhood at Desert Foothills Parkway and Frye Road when she said two coyotes “ganged up” on them.

Many dogs exhibit some form of assertive/aggressive behavior throughout their lifetime. There are many causes of aggression, stemming from lack of litter mate socialization, limited dog-dog interaction, and too much freedom as they mature. Dogs are pack animals and need to be socialized regularly with other balanced, healthy dogs.

Law enforcement unions are hoping the Legislature will pass a bill that allows K-9s to stay on the job instead of being quarantined after biting crime suspects.

Some dogs jump in greeting as people walk down the long hallways of the Maricopa County Animal Care & Control East Valley shelter. Others glance up as children look into the cages. Some dogs sleep soundly while their neighbors bark excitedly.

As part of World Rabies Day, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is holding a free rabies vaccination clinic for the community 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at 2500 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix.

As part of World Rabies Day, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is holding a free rabies vaccination clinic for the community 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at 2500 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix.

Dogs line each cage. Some have eager eyes begging to be brought home while others jump against the kennel door seeking attention. Some bark, others sleep. Big and small, all of them are ready for homes.

Looking to add Chihuahua to your family? Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has nearly 200 for you to choose from. In fact, according to a news release, the shelter is so stuffed with Chihuahuas that some kennels are housing four dogs.

Every day, more press releases come in to the newsroom about area shelters overflowing with cats. The latest comes from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, whose shelters around the Valley are quickly filling up with litters of kittens and "desperate housecats" that need some extra care.

Japan may still be dealing with the devastation and destruction from the last month’s earthquake and tsunami, but a group of Surprise eighth-graders are undertaking a project they hope will lift the spirits of the grief-stricken nation.

Recently an article appeared in a bulletin I receive, "Pregnancy Helpline." It presented a theory on the cause of autism that I have never heard before. Here are some excerpts:

Recently an article appeared in a bulletin I receive, "Pregnancy Helpline." It presented a theory on the cause of autism that I have never heard before. Here are some excerpts:

Imagine Prep in Surprise will perform “Seussical Jr.” this weekend. The musical is based on the famous Dr. Seuss books, with a musical twist. The original ran on Broadway for seven months but has become more popular because of families’ love of the stories. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday.

Imagine Prep in Surprise will perform “Seussical Jr.” this weekend. The musical is based on the famous Dr. Seuss books, with a musical twist. The original ran on Broadway for seven months but has become more popular because of families’ love of the stories. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday.