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The New Cross-Culture 501c3 Rescuing Wheelchair Dogs
Story By Melissa Barrow Kim Kelly has always been into helping animals. She found Tucson’s rescue community after returning from post-doctorate work. It was their social media alerts that acquainted her with the plight of abandoned special needs dogs in Mexico. Deeply...

The Amazing Bond Between Humans and Animals is Evidenced in Animal Therapy in Arizona
Story by Rebecca West There’s archaeological evidence dogs were the first animals domesticated by humans between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago. This is far earlier than the domestication of donkeys, horses, and ruminant animals. We initially started bringing animals...
Is Your Pet Packing On The Pounds?
Story by Alison Martin, Animal Soul Connection Did you know that 52% of dogs and 58% of cats are overweight or obese? Did you know that pet obesity is totally preventable? Did you also know that most pet parents don’t even know their cat or dog is overweight? Take a...
Ninjas of the Forest, The Relocation of the Grand Canyon Bison
Story by Rebecca West Many people have no idea there are herds of bison living in Arizona, much less in the Grand Canyon National Park. Known as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, it is one of the most frequently photographed locales on the planet....
Deepen Your Bond and Get To Know Your Pet’s Overall Health
Story and Photo by Alison Martin, Animal Soul Connection The Wellness Assessment is a systematic and deliberate method for evaluating and determining the current state of your pet’s overall health. This can also be a bonding experience for you and your pet as you can...
Checking in with Ironwood Pig Sanctuary
Story By Melissa Barrow, images courtesy of Ironwood I recently chatted with Mary Schanz, Ironwood’s co-founder, and president, to get the latest news from their Marana pig community. She patiently gave this pig welfare newbie a crash course on why we need Ironwood,...