by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2021 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by PACC How do you relieve a shelter dog’s stress levels? The answer is actually quite simple: through canine foster programs and things like weekend or holiday sleepovers. As it turns out, removing animals from noisy shelters and...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2021 | Cover Story
Story by Emily Dieckman Big ones, small ones, some the size of your head. Some in sunglasses, hats, Halloween costumes, or halfway through eating a cup of whipped cream. Competition was fierce for the 2021 Tucson Dog Holiday Cover Dog Contest, in which readers...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2021 | Horsin Around, Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by Duane Whitmer Many people don’t realize the extent to which horses and other animals end up needing refuge, just like house pets. These four-legged creatures suffer similar fates as the countless dogs and cats that find themselves...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2021 | Special Feature 5
Story by Colleen Keefe Michael Hingson and his partner Roselle rode the train into New York City that day. Admittedly, the night before was a bit rough. A thunderstorm decided to camp out over their home. Roselle hated storms – they made her nervous. The pair...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2021 | Special Feature 1
Story by Colleen Keefe Ask anyone who knew him. John Gilbert just couldn’t sit still. So, after retiring from more than 60 years in the shoe business, when John decided to become a volunteer dog walker, no one was surprised. “I’m not a retire kind of guy. I can’t even...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2021 | Special Feature 4, Training
Story by Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine Setting your family up for success is crucial when selecting your newest furry family member at a shelter, through a rescue group or a breeder. In fact, there are a few things to look at to help guide your decision and make...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2021 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West and Photos by Candice Eaton Soldier’s Best Friend is an incredible program here in Arizona designed to give service members improved wellbeing and quality of life through relationships with service animals. The group behind the program is...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2021 | Special Feature 1
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by Dr. Lisa Schubitz and Danae Nash Coughing, fever, weight loss, lack of appetite; worrisome symptoms that are all cause for alarm when exhibited by loved ones, including family pets. If you recognize these clinical signs of illness in...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2021 | Special Feature 2
Story by Emily Dieckman, Photos courtesy of Courtney Sheldon Courtney Sheldon had always wanted a pet tortoise. When she was 9 years old, her family would help take care of a dog kennel when the owner was away. She spent her time at the pond out back, playing with the...
by tucsondog | Sep 1, 2021 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by Friends of PACC Saturday, November 20, 2021, Friends of PACC supporters will be saddling up to partake in the 38th El Tour de Tucson to help raise funds for the group’s work acting as a support arm for Pima Animal Care Center. If...
