by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2022 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West, Images courtesy of UACVM Two years ago, U of A’s long-awaited veterinary school finally opened its campus doors in Oro Valley to students for fall 2020 classes. It’s said that the program garnered as many as 518 applications and interviewed 244...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2022 | Special Feature 5, Training
While walking with our canine family members, many of us encounter other dogs whose handlers would like their dogs to greet and socialize. Often, this seemingly simple situation can quickly escalate and can even lead to aggression or worse. The ability to read canine...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2022 | Special Feature 3
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Courtesy of Cressi Brown The title of this publication implies a focus on warm-blooded animals, but we would never dream of excluding cold-blooded ones. What do warm and cold-blooded even mean though? Technically they are misnomers. In...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2022 | Special Feature 1
Story by Rebecca West, Photos courtesy of Equine Voices Back in 2004, Karen Pomroy set about creating a safe haven for horses and wild burros in need of refuge. Now, more than 18 years later, she’s finally realizing the whole of that dream with the completion of a new...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2022 | Special Feature 4
Story by Rebecca West Back in March, one of our contributing writers — ace dog trainer Jeremy Brown — touched on the subject of blood donations for pets. Many people are surprised to find out that’s even a real thing, but it most certainly is. In 1665, the first...
by tucsondog | Jul 1, 2022 | Special Feature 4
Recipes provided by Alison Martin, Animal Soul Connection Bring some lip-smacking fun to your dog’s day and try these yummy summer treats. IMPORTANT TIP: Be sure to look carefully at the ingredients in the yogurt you use in these recipes and avoid: Yogurt with any...
by tucsondog | Jul 1, 2022 | Special Feature 3
Story by Emily Dieckman, Photos Courtesy of BDCF The Tucson Dog’s founder and current owner are teaming up to help pay vet bills and keep Tucson animals out of shelters. Ann Herrington is a woman on a mission. Her goal has always been to improve the lives of pets and...
by tucsondog | Jul 1, 2022 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West “I have found that when you are deeply troubled there are things you get from the silent, devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” Attributed to the late-great Doris Day, Hollywood actress and passionate animal...
by tucsondog | Jul 1, 2022 | Special Feature 1, Training
Story & Photo Provided by Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine Summertime is a difficult time as a pet owner in the Sonoran Desert, and there are many things we should consider as responsible pack leaders. HEAT PRECAUTIONS: It is obvious that we have extreme heat in...
by tucsondog | Jul 1, 2022 | Special Feature 3
Story by Bree Kishman Director of Hope of Deliverance, Inc. “We Live in Hope of Deliverance from the Darkness that Surrounds Us” – Paul McCartney When Hope of Deliverance began, we knew our biggest goal was bringing a sense of community to our rescue – that was...
