by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Training
Story by Jenny Cain & Jeremy Brown The Complete Canine The English Mastiff, Australian Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Miniature Schnauzer, and Basenji – what do they all have in common? They are all breeds developed to perform very specific,...
by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Special Feature 4
Story by Lisa S. Newman PhD Holistic Animal Care Shoppe I’m a cute scruffy six-year-old, medium-sized goofy, blackish-tan dog, with a love of floppy toys. I have big feelings, so my yellow duckie goes with me everywhere since I was fostered as a pup. I have loved my...
by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West Images courtesy of Pima County Courthouse Dog Program You may have seen them wandering the halls with a handler as they quietly come and go from various courtrooms. Part of a growing movement over the last decade or so, they come in various...
by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West Images courtesy of Dawn Dunton Being a working dog on a ranch isn’t always solely about herding or keeping an eye on livestock. Their jobs can vary, and sometimes, they get up to their own business when left to their own devices. Take Burford, a...
by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West Photos courtesy of Gayle Warren In this issue, we’re celebrating working dogs and the important jobs they undertake. Many have been bred for their roles. Others fall into them. Historically, they were bred to safeguard humans and livestock. Over...
by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Special Feature 1
Story by Rebecca West Photos Courtesy of FilmRise-Harry and Snowman If you’re like most people, you can’t resist a great feel-good story. And if you have an affinity for horses, you’re going to love this one. This is a story to rival National Velvet, Secretariat,...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 5
Story by Friends of PACC The Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade has become an annual highlight for pet lovers in Tucson and surrounding areas. The 2025 Parade took place on March 2 and did not disappoint. The Parade is a...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 4
Written by Rebecca West Images courtesy of THAC Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has officially proclaimed May 8 to be World Donkey Day. The proclamation includes no less than eight “Whereas” segments, including how donkeys historically played a crucial role in Arizona’s...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West In January 2024, we did a story about a study examining the size of rhinoceros horns from 1862 to 2018. The analysis determined that the horns of five rhino species had shrunk during that time frame. The theory is that since hunters/poachers have...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 2
Story by Heather McShea The weather was perfect as KGUN 9’s Claire Graham joined us for the day, showing off the many adoptable dogs and introducing pets and their humans as they participated in the contests. Claire, along with Jacob Acosta—a regular musical talent at...
