by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Training
Story by Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine Rescuing a new pet can be one of your most rewarding experiences. Planning ahead and preparing for your new family member can dramatically relieve stress for the whole family, furry friends included. The less stressed...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West If you had to take a wild guess, who would you imagine is behind the vast majority of rescue and shelter operations? We’re talking about from the founding of all the way down to the volunteers. The answer, of course, is women, and that’s because...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 1
Story by Melissa Barrow, photos courtesy of Sol Dog Lodge The Tucson Dog gives lots of space to the rescue community, appealing in every issue for fosters and adopters. The rescue slogan is ‘find them a forever home’ but the story doesn’t end when an animal walks in...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Celebration of Life
Story and Photos by Robert Ronning We like to say that animal com-panions are members of the family. More often than not, they are favored members. Our West Highland White Terrier was our first dog—and of course, our favorite. My wife and I had an instant attachment...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Special Feature 3
Story by Melissa Barrow, Photos Provided by PACC Anyone who lives with animal friends has asked themselves this worrisome question: what if something suddenly happens to me and I can’t care for my pets? It’s a practical concern — unexpected emergencies can happen to...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West, Images by Tucson Wildlife Center There was a time not so long ago when Tucson was teeming with wildlife centers. In fact, up until recently there were 12 of them, but now the area is down to just one — and thank your lucky stars, we still have...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Directors Desk
Story and Photos by Steve Farley CEO, Humane Society of Southern Arizona In general, “puppy season” usually refers to the time of year when there is an increase in the number of puppies – and kittens – being born and surrendered to animal shelters and rescue...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Cover Story
Written by Rebecca West, Images courtesy of Diana Madaras One of Tucson’s most notable artists, her work captures the imagination and draws the viewer into familiar scenes witnessed through a richer, more vibrant lens, one that’s punctuated by deep jewel tones. Even...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Special Feature 1
Written by Rebecca West, Photos courtesy of Edna Clyne-Rekhy Recently, one of our readers brought to our attention the unraveling of the mystery of the Rainbow Bridge, a touching poem about animal heaven and meeting up together again with beloved pets when our own...
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2023 | Special Feature 5
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by Forever Wild Avian Sanctuary Birds have always fascinated humans, compelling them to cage or tame creatures that were never really meant to be confined. According to A Brief History of Parrots, parrots were domesticated by ancient...
