by tucsondog | Mar 1, 2022 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West We’ve all heard the stories. Pets finding their way cross-country, inexplicably showing up thousands of miles away years later. They’re usually lost before or during a move. Sometimes they’ve been left behind to live with friends or family and...
by tucsondog | Jan 1, 2022 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West Ask any number of people their views on the homeless population with pets, and you’re likely to get a mix of responses. A lot feel bad for the animal and feel it’s unfair of the owner or irresponsible to keep them under the circumstances. But...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2021 | Horsin Around, Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by Duane Whitmer Many people don’t realize the extent to which horses and other animals end up needing refuge, just like house pets. These four-legged creatures suffer similar fates as the countless dogs and cats that find themselves...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2021 | Special Feature 2
Story by Emily Dieckman, Photos courtesy of Courtney Sheldon Courtney Sheldon had always wanted a pet tortoise. When she was 9 years old, her family would help take care of a dog kennel when the owner was away. She spent her time at the pond out back, playing with the...
by tucsondog | Jul 1, 2021 | Special Feature 2
Story and photos by Monica Dangler, Interim Director It’s been quite a year and it seems like we may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for COVID-19! Fingers crossed. However, at PACC and shelters across the country we are just beginning to see the long-term...
by tucsondog | Apr 27, 2021 | Special Feature 2
Story and photos by Dr. Kellie Barrett, Kindred Spirits Pet Services Unfortunately, all pets eventually pass away and families are faced with the decision of what to do with their beloved companion’s body. Until recently, pet owners have been limited to burying their...
