by tucsondog | Jan 3, 2020 | Special Feature 2
624 Days in the Shelter and 1 Perfect Home: Local dog finds forever family after nearly two years at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Story by Emily Dieckman Photos courtesy of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona Sometimes good things take time. Even the...
by tucsondog | Nov 2, 2019 | Kitty Korner
Story by Bella Wexler – Photos Courtesy of Kathie Newton November is the month to recognize beloved pets adopted as seniors like Sadie, a gentle dog adopted at age sixteen by the Newton/Mong family. Kathie Newton is no stranger to animal rescue, either, having...
by tucsondog | Nov 2, 2019 | Special Feature 2
Story by Emily Dieckman Cheryl Purvis first got her shepherd mix, Buddy, in 2015. She’d recently lost one of her two dogs, so he came at a perfect time. When she started volunteering with Casa de la Luz Hospice, she decided Buddy’s calm, friendly nature might make him...
by tucsondog | Nov 2, 2019 | Special Feature 1
Story and photos by Colleen Keefe Old Tucson Studios said Goodbye to the Dog Days of Summer with their 3rd annual Dock Dogs diving event. The spectacular, that was held over the Labor Day Weekend, attracted dogs, owners, and onlookers from Tucson and across the...
by tucsondog | Nov 2, 2019 | Horsin Around
By Kim Silver, Building Bonds Have you ever come home to a note on your front door from an unhappy neighbor? “Your dog barks all day. Please make him stop, or I am calling animal control!” Whether you are aware of your dog’s barking or not, this kind of note is a...
by tucsondog | Nov 2, 2019 | Kids and Animals
Story by Bella Wexler – Photos Courtesy of Cody’s Friends Young Cody Allen was once tasked with writing a school report about his personal hero. Inspired by the famous quote, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”, Cody...
by tucsondog | Nov 2, 2019 | Cover Story
Story by Colleen Keefe Photos courtesy Dennise Terminel The Tucson Dog Magazine held its first ever cover dog contest to bring attention to the rescue dogs that grace and enrich our lives. Our cover dog photo shoot, which was open to the public, was held at Tucson...
by tucsondog | Sep 4, 2019 | Kids and Animals
Story by Colleen Keefe Photos JoAnn Rolf, SOLR Susan Krase was working as a patrol officer for the Tucson Police Department when she received a call for a welfare check. It was March 2001. Upon arrival to the residence, Krase discovered two old Black Labs alone with...
by tucsondog | Sep 4, 2019 | Cover Story
On a hot July day, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) was abuzz in anticipation of their 75th anniversary celebration. As the clouds began to move in, excitement filled the humid air, as in addition to the evening’s upcoming festivities, a very special...
