by tucsondog | Sep 6, 2024 | Special Feature 5
Story & Photos provided by Kim Eisele It all started with a dream. Margaret Roesch, a hospice worker in the early 1980’S, discovered that what worried folks the most at the end of their lives was not what was going to happen to them, but what would happen to their...
by tucsondog | Sep 6, 2024 | Special Feature 4
Story by HSSA Staff Daisy, a spirited beagle with a heart of gold, embodies the transformative power of love and dedicated training. Rescued from an uncertain situation at just nine months old in 2014, Daisy’s journey became a testament to hope and healing. Her...
by tucsondog | Sep 6, 2024 | Special Feature 3
Story by Ailany Garcia – Manager and Groomer at Furryland Mobile Grooming Tucson As pet owners, we all want our furry companions to be happy and healthy. While regular vet check-ups and a balanced diet are often at the forefront of our pet care routines,...
by tucsondog | Sep 6, 2024 | Special Feature 2
Story by Meganne Carpenter Regional Scout for Camp Bow Wow Tucson and Tucson East Halloween is a howling good time for most of us humans, but it can be a scary and potentially dangerous time for many of our beloved pups. It’s important to be prepared so you and your...
by tucsondog | Sep 6, 2024 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West What does it take to have a disabled pup that requires some type of mobility device in order for them to have some semblance of normalcy in their life? For the most part, the answer is a whole lot of love in your heart and a patient, giving...
by tucsondog | Sep 6, 2024 | Special Feature 1
Story by Rebecca West With October on the horizon, we should all take a moment to recognize the contributions of the Purple Leash Project and everything it’s doing for victims of domestic violence and the animals they refuse to leave behind. Why October, and what’s...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 4
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....
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 3
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...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 2
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...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 1
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...
