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Soaring Temperatures, Fire Works And Fewer Adopters & Fosters Leave Many Pets at Risk – How YOU Can Help
Story and Photos Provided by Monica Dangler, PACC Director It’s hot out there! Summer is a busy time of year for animal shelters across the country, and that’s especially true here at Pima Animal Care Center. With temperatures reaching into the triple digits in Pima...
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The Street Dog Coalition: Holistic, Humane Healing for the Unhoused of all Species
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Provided by The Street Dog Coalition Becoming unhoused is unimaginable to many people, despite the fact that many are also only a paycheck or two away from that reality themselves. Seeing others struggling to survive in Tucson’s streets...
When the Rescuer Needs Rescuing: A Story of Gratitude, Caring, & Compassion
Story by Rebecca West If you’ve been reading The Tucson Dog since its inception, you’ll likely remember that it was founded by animal advocate Ann Herrington back in 2017. The magazine was one of three publications dedicated to promoting the human/animal bond and...
Old Souls Animal Rescue & Retirement Home
Story and Photos contributed by Executive Director, Paula Rivadeneira Old Souls is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that takes in geriatric, special needs, and hospice animals of all kinds, including dogs, cats, tortoises, and farm animals. The animals come primarily...
National Pet Fire Safety Day is Upon Us — Are You Prepared?
Story by Rebecca West In 2009, ADT Security and the American Kennel Club joined forces to launch National Pet Fire Safety Day. Each year, the day is observed on July 15 to raise awareness about the importance of pet safety during fires and to promote preventative...
Conversation with HSSA’s New CEO
Story and Photos by HSSA Staff In May, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona welcomed Dr. Kristin Barney as its new CEO. We sat down with Dr. Barney to learn more about what led her to a career in animal welfare, and what her vision is for HSSA moving forward. Q....