TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ripley, a medium-sized dog with a strong prey drive, curiously approached Brian, a large western diamondback rattlesnake,…
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In this undated photo shows Brian the rattlesnake, which is used to train dogs to avoid dangerous vipers, in Tucson, Ariz. (J.J. Belcher via AP)
This undated photo shows trainer J.J. Belcher, right, using his western diamondback rattler Brian to teach a dog to avoid poisonous snakes in Tucson, Ariz. (J.J. Belcher via AP)
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The animal shelter is full, and officials are asking the community to help reunite dogs with their families.
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Extended periods in hot cars can cause organ and brain damage, and death.
This October 2025 photo provided by Glenn Lippman shows Andy Lippman with his dog, Scout. (Glenn Lippman via AP)
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Washoe County Regional Animal Services says they've responded to an alarmingly high number of calls about dogs being left in hot cars this summer.
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A woman caresses her pet dog at an emergency shelter set up in the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre in Bordeaux, France, for those that had to leave their homes outside town due to the raging wildfires, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Caroline Blumberg)
Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Buddhist monk who led a Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., and his dog, Aloka, walk to Wat Thai of Los Angeles in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Buddhist monk who led a Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., pets his dog, Aloka, while waiting for an event to start in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)