Spring is in the air and the desert is entering its cycle of new life. However, for the Ahwatukee community, that could mean more than seasonal allergies.

It’s not enough for Halloween drinks to be delicious. They also have to be creepy.

What Tansy lacks in size she makes up for in spirit. Her full body wag will bring a smile to your face, and you can't help but feel good with this little girl by your side. She has impeccable house manners and loves walks. While she loves your attention and getting pets, Tansy is fine relaxing next to you on the couch or dog bed nearby. She sleeps through the night preferably by your feet or between your legs. She likes to play with stuffed animals and gives a good chew on Nylabones on occasion.

Arizona's endangered black-footed ferret population is celebrating a triple anniversary: The 30th anniversary of the discovery of the last black-footed ferrets, a species that was thought to be extinct; the 20th anniversary of the Phoenix Zoo's breeding program to help recover the species in Arizona; and, the 15th anniversary of Arizona's Aubrey Valley being selected as a reintroduction site.