by tucsondog | Dec 31, 2020 | Special Feature 4
Story by Brian Pettepiece Nestled in the heart of Arizona’s sprawling wine country lies a beacon of hope for southern Arizona’s homeless dogs. Rescued Hearts Cellars is a non-profit operated by Rancho Rossa Vineyards located in Sonoita, AZ. Breanna Hamilton and her...
by tucsondog | Dec 31, 2020 | Special Feature 3
Oral hygiene is just as important for pets as it is for people. In fact, 50% of dogs and cats over three years have gum (periodontal) disease, making it the most common disease suffered by small pets. Periodontal disease develops when plaque builds up on teeth and...
by tucsondog | Dec 31, 2020 | Special Feature 2
Story by Bella Wexler – Photos Courtesy of Finding Gobi The sand dunes Dion tread in Northern China’s Gobi Desert were barely wide enough to accommodate his own two feet, let alone the four paws that trailed behind him. It didn’t help that the scruffy little dog...
by tucsondog | Dec 31, 2020 | Special Feature 1
Story and photos by Emily Dieckman After years of writing for the Tucson Dog, staff writer gets dog of her own, and finds joy and connection during the pandemic. My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting a dog since before we moved in together 3.5 years ago....
by tucsondog | Dec 31, 2020 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Jason McCoy For much of the U.S., watching an impending storm raging through the South or barreling up the Eastern Seaboard is a dissociative experience. There’s a certain amount of head-shaking as to why people...
by tucsondog | Oct 30, 2020 | Cover Story
Story by Rebeca West Here they are, the fabulous winners of our 2nd Annual Holiday Cover Dog Contest! This year’s participation level was phenomenal, with 50 contestants entered, and we couldn’t have been more excited with the amazing turnout and fantastic images...
by tucsondog | Oct 30, 2020 | Special Feature 4
Story by Brian Pettepiece Photos courtesy of Judy Beery Sometimes it’s the size of a rescue organization’s network that can make all the difference in a homeless dog’s life. In this case it was one of a rescue’s foster volunteers that alerted the rescue to a lost dog....
by tucsondog | Oct 30, 2020 | Kids and Animals
Story by Bella Wexler Any student or teacher who started classes again this Fall would agree, school looks quite different than it has in the past. With so many districts using some form of online learning, we’ve gotten used to our bedrooms becoming our classrooms....
by tucsondog | Oct 30, 2020 | Special Feature 1
Hello, friends, We need a very special home for our boy Norville—he has been through so much and just wants to live his life as a loved and cherished member of a family. We are looking for an adults-only home where Norville will be the ONLY pet (for a unique...
by tucsondog | Oct 30, 2020 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Scottie McGowan It was recently announced that Scottie McGowan, tireless animal welfare activist, was selected by the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) and the National Rescue Committee (NRC) as this year’s Starfish Award winner!...
