Pets killed in Tucson house fire

Several pets died in a house fire Wednesday evening that was started by a stick of burning incense left unattended.

Arizona woman found dead in cat-filled house

MESA — An elderly woman has been found dead in her suburban Phoenix home, where she lived with about 50 cats.

Tucson cat lovers jam in benefit show tonight

Concert raising money for Pawsitively Cats no-kill shelter.

Cat show in Tucson this weekend

The International Cat Association's 2012 Southwest Regional Cat Show continues today and tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way.

Regional cat show starts Friday in Tucson

The International Cat Association’s Southwest Regional Cat Show starts Friday.

Baby robin in Mich. cuddles up with cats

OTSEGO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A baby robin is spending some quality time with some friendly cats in southwestern Michigan.

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• Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Ziva is a sweet, friendly girl who loves to be petted and to play with balls, catnip mice, and adults. • Needs: A home where she does not have to compete with children. • Fee: $65. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.

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• Age: 6 weeks. • Qualities: This curious little boy loves to explore, and comes back for belly rubs. • Fee: $74. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats. • Meet: Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

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• Age: About 6 months. • Qualities: Becky is a beautiful pup. She has the typical energy of a puppy and loves to play (especially with other dogs), but can also be a couch potato. This little girl is full of personality. She does her own version of a bunny hop —and is a spunky girl with her …

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• Age: 14 years. • Qualities: Percheron cross; has ground training and some training under saddle. • Needs: More training; experienced person; lots of attention; companion animal. • Fee: $1,500. • Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary at 398-2814 or www.equinevoices.org. • Meet: By a…

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• Age: 2 years. • Qualities: Lorna has gorgeous almond-shaped eyes. She loves going to the dog park and playing at home with her foster brothers and sisters. She talks to her foster mom, especially about food and treats. She would do best in a home with someone who would take her on walks, h…

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• Age: 2 1/2 years • Qualities: Zach raced briefly. He is well-mannered, sociable, and likes to be petted. In his foster home, his favorite toy is a stuffed pink monkey. Zach is housebroken and ready to move into your house with his pink monkey. • Needs: No cats. It’s unknown how he reacts t…

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• Control No.: 719753. • Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Stella is an irresistibly adorable, socially motivated girl who could melt a million hearts. • Needs: A lifetime supply of chin scratches and hugs. • Fee: $80. • Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext. 106, or visit w…

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• Control No.: 710535. • Age: 9 months. • Qualities: Joe is an enthusiastic go-getter who will pull you around on a skateboard, toss his toys with abandon and curl up in his crate after a long day of fun. • Needs: An active family willing to offer him guidance, consistency and praise. • Fee:…

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• Age: 2 1/2 years. • Qualities: Tubac (guess where he was found) is a super-handsome, gets-along-with-everyone kind of a guy with amber eyes. He is 60 pounds of pure joy and gratitude. • Fee: $85. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 625-3170 or www.talgv.org • Meet: TALGV, 1600 …

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• Age: 2 years. • Qualities: Nick is sweet, gentle, and good with other dogs. This larger, hound-size boy would love a jogging partner, as he loves the wind in his ears as he lopes along. • Fee: $200. • Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue.

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• Age: 3 years. • Qualities: House-trained and good with children, she is eager to please and quick to learn. She loves her squeaky toys, but her real passion is playing in the rain. • Needs: Lola has had some issues when challenged by another dog. She may be best as an only dog. • Fee: $175…

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• Age: 2 years • Qualities: She’s a tiny, talkative, affectionate girl who will follow you around. She loves dogs. • Fee: $74. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 289-2747 or www.pawsitivelycats.org • Meet: Petco; 11985 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley any time.

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• Age: 8 years. • Qualities: Ziggy is looking for a loving home to give him the endless affection he deserves. He loves to run and play. He’s housebroken with and without a doggy door. • Needs: Cats and small dogs OK. • Fee: $235. • Contact: Arizona Greyhound Rescue, 886-7411, www.azgreyhoun…

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• Control No.: 713082. • Age: 4 years. • Qualities: The perfect family dog, Hardy loves older kids, other dogs and even cats. • Needs: A comfortable indoor lifestyle where he can feel like part of the gang. • Fee: $80. • Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.