by tucsondog | Aug 26, 2020 | Special Feature 4
In Memorandum: Many of you have read the story of Rainbow Bridge. It tells the story of where our pets go when they die and how they will be waiting for us to arrive when it is our time. A while ago, we found another version of this story as it...
by tucsondog | Aug 26, 2020 | Doggie News
Caught Red Pawed (facebook) You cannot blame a dog for trying—and certainly not when they sound super cute. “My significant other and I had been trying to teach our dog to make less of a mess in our house—specifically, to not pull toilet paper off the roll,” wrote...
by tucsondog | Aug 26, 2020 | Special Feature 3
After five months and three major dental surgeries, and thanks to the help of Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary, Lilly finds a home. Story by Emily Dieckman Leticia Reyna’s heart broke when she first saw a photo of Lilly, a dog staying at an animal shelter in...
by tucsondog | Aug 26, 2020 | Special Feature 1
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Candice Eaton Have you considered animal fostering but you’re not quite sure if it’s suitable for your particular circumstances? There are a lot of inaccuracies and misconceptions when it comes to the subject, so we’ve put together a...
by tucsondog | Aug 26, 2020 | Special Feature 2, Uncategorized
Story by Brian Pettepiece Photos by Stacy Vandyke It’s an unfortunate reality that there are a lot of homeless dogs out there. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the work of local volunteers, dogs in need of homes all around Tucson are getting the break they...
by tucsondog | Jun 26, 2020 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca WestPhotos by Candice Eaton What does it take to reinvent the wheel? The wheel, of course, in this case, is the standard model for animal shelters. Set back in 1869, the very first official animal shelter in the country was formed by the Women’s SPCA...
by tucsondog | Jun 26, 2020 | Dogs in Blue
Story by Brian Pettepiece The dogs that serve with the nation’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are a diverse and talented group of animals. In what is probably the most diversely trained K9 force in the nation, these hard-working pups spend their day...
by tucsondog | Jun 26, 2020 | Training
Story by Kari Cleland It’s too easy to buy a service vest online these days. But does that make your dog a service dog? Fake service dogs and their behaviors are negatively impacting the lives of disabled people in our community. WHAT IS A SERVICE DOG? A service dog...
by tucsondog | Jun 26, 2020 | Kids and Animals
Story by Bella Wexler Photos courtesy of Maggie Aladdin is a Disney story beloved by many, including local high school student Maggie Behzadi. Knowing that Dahlia is the name of Jasmine’s loyal friend and servant in the tale, finding a dog at Pima Animal Care Center...
by tucsondog | Jun 26, 2020 | Kitty Korner
An FIV-positive cat makes a transformation and finds her forever home after 1,405 days in the shelter. Story by Emily Dieckman Photos Courtesy of The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter Amid the coronavirus pandemic of the last few months, many people have expressed feeling...
