by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Special Feature 2
Story by Emily Dieckman Photo by Tucson PD Tucson Police Department’s K-9 Unit focuses on public outreach, an improved facility and a robust social media presence. When Sgt. Paul Sheldon first became a police officer, he had three goals: to be an undercover cop,... 
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Special Feature 1
By Kim Silver, Arizona Regional Coordinator of The Shock-Free Coalition Twelve countries have, in whole or part, banned the use of shock collars, which are alternatively marketed as e-collars, training collars, e-touch, stimulation, TENS unit, and remote trainers.1, 2... 
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Cover Story
Story by Claire Sheridan Photo Courtesy ACT Det. Robin Crehan, PCSO “Only by courageously opening to the sorrow of the world as it is can we find our freedom.” -Jack Kornfield The Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona (ACT) was formed in preparation for... 
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Kids and Animals
Story by Bella Wexler Photo from Humane Society of Southern Arizona The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has long been devoted to engaging the local community in animal welfare advocacy. One of their most beneficial programs to promote the continuity of this... 
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Horsin Around
Story By Kelli Van Nuys Photo Courtesy of HoofsnHorns HoofsnHorns Farm Sanctuary is not easy to find, but it is more than worth the trip. After winding through seemingly endless dirt roads, Kia and Nia, two staggeringly large Great Pyrenees, stand ready to greet... 
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Kitty Korner
Story By Kelli Van Nuys Photo Courtesy of The Hermitage “Many of the people who rescue these cats are diabetics themselves, because they understand what it’s like and they know all of their care needs,” Karen Baden, Executive Director of the Hermitage Cat Shelter,... 
by tucsondog | Dec 27, 2018 | Special Feature 2
Story by Bonnie Craig Photos Courtesy of Jennifer Howard and Steven Wolf Anyone who has rescued a companion animal will probably tell you that it’s not a one-way street. So often that rescued animal turns around and rescues us. Jennifer Howard and Steven Wolf each... 
by tucsondog | Dec 27, 2018 | Special Feature 1
Story by Bella Wexler – Photos by Natalie Mast Gil, the black lab, is just like any other puppy; he loves to play with his Chihuahua housemate, chew up toys and slippers, and he can’t contain his excitement at the prospect of food. The only thing that...
