by tucsondog | Apr 27, 2021 | Special Feature 2
Story and photos by Dr. Kellie Barrett, Kindred Spirits Pet Services Unfortunately, all pets eventually pass away and families are faced with the decision of what to do with their beloved companion’s body. Until recently, pet owners have been limited to burying their...
by tucsondog | Apr 27, 2021 | Special Feature 1
Story and photos by Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine One challenge we all experience during the summer is how to burn enough energy as the temperature rises. Walks are spread out further between and many canines become destructive as they’re bored and have pent up...
by tucsondog | Apr 27, 2021 | Cover Story
Story and photos by Nancy Schuessler Several times a year, Al Johnson boards his blue and white Cessna airplane and flies from Marana Regional Airport to Deming, New Mexico and back. His cargo? A homeless dog. His mission? To help it find a family. “It starts with a...
by tucsondog | Feb 27, 2021 | Special Feature 2
Story by Bonnie Craig Photos Courtesy of Donna DeConcini As we are all aware, the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on lives worldwide. In addition to direct health repercussions, people are facing financial struggles on an astronomical...
by tucsondog | Feb 27, 2021 | Special Feature 5
$75,000 Bequeathed toRescue A Golden of Arizona~ in memory of Soul ~to save international dogsfrom a cruel life and death Soul, a very good, funny, and loving boy, lost his battle with cancer in his spleen and liver at the age of eleven years. He left behind a...
by tucsondog | Feb 27, 2021 | Special Feature 4
Upon crossing the border from Tucson into Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (Rocky Point), one is met with gorgeous beaches, cultural experiences, and usually several street dogs. The homeless pet population in Mexico is significant, leaving an impression on many people...
by tucsondog | Feb 27, 2021 | Special Feature 3
Story and photos by Emily Dieckman Down a dirt road, in Northern Tucson – almost in Marana – lies Tucson’s first no-kill shelter. The fact that it’s a little bit out of the way has a poeticism to it: It parallels how far out of the way the HOPE staff members are...
by tucsondog | Feb 27, 2021 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West Photos courtesy of dog parents Another year has passed and another WOOFstock cover dog photo contest has taken place. This year, our three winners couldn’t look any less alike, but together they share some amazingly...
by tucsondog | Feb 27, 2021 | Special Feature 1
Story by Judy Warnock Photos by Mary Ducharme We are looking for a very special home for our boy Dawson! Dawson is like a flower bud. He will blossom in due time, but you cannot force it. You have to have patience, and when it happens, you...
by tucsondog | Dec 31, 2020 | Kids and Animals
The bond between canines and humans is well established. Dogs are our best buds, faithful companions, and loyal protectors. They bring us joy, make us laugh, and ease our sorrows. They’re even responsible for the increased longevity of us upright bipeds and recognized...
