by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2023 | Special Feature 1
Story by Kayleigh Murdock, PhD Public Information Officer – Pima Animal Care Center We’re celebrating here at PACC! We recently received recognition from national organization Best Friends Animal Society for “achieving no-kill status during calendar year 2022 by...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Special Feature 1
Story by Melissa Barrow “Not all disabilities are visible” declares a patch sewn to the vest of Bennett, the service dog of Nic Everhart. Nic and Bennett — a familiar sight around greater Tucson — are a striking, unusual pair: Nic is an Army veteran with noncombat...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Training
Story By Kari Cleland & Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine How to integrate species into one home? Introducing new pets to the family can be a stressful time for every species involved, including the human. When rescuing a new family member or integrating...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West A couple of issues back, we wrote about the incredible true story concerning the far-reaching journey of the Rainbow Bridge poem and one writer’s quest to track down the person who penned the touching ode. That was Tucson resident Dr. Paul...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Directors Desk
Story by and Photos courtesy of Alexa Stanislav, Marketing Manager & Communications, Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Lindsey Dittmer Animal Sheltering in Southern Arizona, like much of the United States, is in crisis. Shelters across the country are working...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Cover Story
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Courtesy of Candice Eaton and Chawntel Hunt As Tucson’s heat rages on, so does the stream of animals pouring into local shelters, so many this time of year being puppies and kittens. Some come in with their terrified and desperate...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Cover Story, Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West If you picked up a copy of our July/August issue you already know that we are highlighting the amazing women working in rescue here in southern Arizona and the remarkable things they’ve accomplished over the decades. That work takes many, many...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 4
Story by Melissa Barrow The hottest time of year is back! The joy of summer is escape-the-heat road trips, which for many will include the family pet(s). The bummer of summer is the steep rise in heat-related dangers for animals and people. To keep these vacation...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 3
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Courtesy of Shelby Brawley Many, if not most Tucson Dog readers have been involved in rescue in some form at some point. Dogs and cats are the most common animals in shelters and rescues, but there are a wide variety of equine rescues, as...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 2
Story and Photos Provided by Patricia Cook One of the best things in life is sharing an adventure with your dog. Tucson, with its wonderful weather, tempts people and their pooches outside. With a little planning, and an eye on the temperature, you and your dog can...
