by tucsondog | Jan 5, 2026 | Other Special Feature
Story by Rebecca West Photos courtesy of Tucson Wildlife Center As a desert dweller, the last thing you want to see is a great horned owl embedded in the grill of your car or truck. If you’re a motorcyclist who comes into contact with one of them on a long stretch of...
by tucsondog | Jan 2, 2026 | Special Feature 4
Story by Steve Kozachik Director of PACC At the November 4th Board of Supervisors meeting a new lease was approved that will expand the reach of the Pima Animal Care Center. The lease would not have been possible without the financial support of Friends of PACC. And...
by tucsondog | Jan 1, 2026 | Special Feature 3
Story by Patricia Cook and Kari Cleland Understanding engagement can help your dog training move to the next level. When in class, your dog might sit when you give the command, but if they keep looking at the team training next to you, they’re distracted. You might be...
by tucsondog | Jan 1, 2026 | Special Feature 2
Story by Heather McShea Every January 20th, the world pauses to celebrate creatures who dress better than most of us at weddings: It’s National Penguin Day. With their tuxedo plumage, these comedic, charming, flightless creatures may look like they’re dressed for a...
by tucsondog | Jan 1, 2026 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West Spay and neuter isn’t just about curbing chronic overpopulation problems. It’s about saving lives. When you read that, you’re likely thinking about animals left to fend for themselves on the streets, who die from malnutrition, disease, abuse, or...
by tucsondog | Jan 1, 2026 | Special Feature 1
Story by Dr. Lisa S. Newman The Holistic Animal Care Shoppe Many pet parents rarely get clear answers about those nice-smelling sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, dryer sheets, and “odor-neutralizing” miracle products; that they can pack a dangerous chemical punch for...
by tucsondog | Dec 17, 2025 | Other Special Feature
Story by Rebecca West Images courtesy of THMS What happens when an English teacher with a passion for animals plants the seeds of animal welfare into the minds of high schoolers? You get the THMS Animal Rescue Group! Established in 2002 by Tucson High Magnet School...
by tucsondog | Dec 17, 2025 | Other Special Feature
Story by Rebecca West Photos courtesy of Pathways for Paws Founded in October 2019 by animal advocate Stefanie Seitz, Pathways for Paws (PfP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill, animal welfare organization here in Tucson that you might recognize from their vaccine and...
by tucsondog | Nov 5, 2025 | Special Feature 5
Story by Steve Kozachik Director of PACC When people think of Pima Animal Care Center, the most common focus is on the place to go if you want to adopt a dog or a cat. And while that’s true, PACC serves the community in many more ways. Some of that is...
by tucsondog | Nov 5, 2025 | Special Feature 4
Story Inspired by Genie Joseph The Human-Animal Connection When people think of therapy animals, dogs and horses often come to mind, but donkeys are quietly making their mark as some of the most effective and empathetic therapy partners around. With their gentle...
