by tucsondog | Jan 2, 2024 | Cover Story
Story by: Rebecca West Photographs by: Candice Eaton Oftentimes, when it comes to shelter dogs, there is no rhyme or reason as to why some seem to get adopted relatively quickly, as opposed to others who can languish for months and even years before finding homes....
by tucsondog | Jan 2, 2024 | Directors Desk
Story by Kim Eisele, President The Animal League of Green Valley When is kitten season? Cats are usually referred to as seasonal breeders. This means they typically have their heat cycles from February to August. Remember when people would refer to such a time period?...
by tucsondog | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
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by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2023 | Special Feature 5
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by Lara Iacobucci Predatory lending, puppy mills, misrepresented animals, a lack of enforcement — these issues and more are at the heart of Tucson Action Team (TAT), a newly formed group working to better the lives of animals while...
by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2023 | Special Feature 4
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Meadow Brook Care Facility Shielded by the cover of darkness, he was dressed in black as he stood quietly listening. Intent on his purpose, the only sound he could hear was that of his own heart beating loudly in his chest. As he inched...
by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2023 | Special Feature 3
Story by Melissa Barrow Photos and testimonials courtesy of Soldier’s Best Friend except where noted Last month, The Tucson Dog profiled Army veteran Nic Everheart and his pit bull service dog, Bennett, who were paired and trained by a small nonprofit out of state....
by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2023 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West If you’re just joining us, this is the third and final installment of our 2023 Women of Rescue series, where we have been highlighting as many of the inspiring females here in Arizona — particularly in Pima County — who have dedicated much of...
by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2023 | Cover Story
Story by Bonnie Craig Congratulations Tucsonans, Autumn is here! After surviving the hottest summer on record, we can finally dig out our down jackets and wool sweaters for those chilly 80 degree days. More congratulations are in order though, as it is time to...
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...
