by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Kitty Korner
Story By Kelli Van Nuys Photo Courtesy of The Hermitage “Many of the people who rescue these cats are diabetics themselves, because they understand what it’s like and they know all of their care needs,” Karen Baden, Executive Director of the Hermitage Cat Shelter,...
by tucsondog | Dec 27, 2018 | Special Feature 2
Story by Bonnie Craig Photos Courtesy of Jennifer Howard and Steven Wolf Anyone who has rescued a companion animal will probably tell you that it’s not a one-way street. So often that rescued animal turns around and rescues us. Jennifer Howard and Steven Wolf each...
by tucsondog | Dec 27, 2018 | Special Feature 1
Story by Bella Wexler – Photos by Natalie Mast Gil, the black lab, is just like any other puppy; he loves to play with his Chihuahua housemate, chew up toys and slippers, and he can’t contain his excitement at the prospect of food. The only thing that...
by tucsondog | Dec 27, 2018 | Kitty Korner
Story By Emily Dieckman & Photos Courtesy of Tucson CARES Tucson CARES takes on tough feline medical cases and advocates for animal rights. When Alexis Ormbsy found a sick, abandoned cat near the Tucson airport, she took him in, but he wasn’t eating. Every place...
by tucsondog | Dec 27, 2018 | Horsin Around
Story & Photos By Kelli Van Nuys In July of 2018, the Pima County Sheriff’s office found a group of 6 horses and 1 donkey criminally abused, neglected, and starving. The group included two pregnant mares, fighting for their lives and the lives of their unborn...
by tucsondog | Dec 27, 2018 | Cover Story
Story By Claire Sheridan & Photos Frank Brinsley and Meredith Dunkel The Tucson Dog Magazine is excited to invite the community to a fun-filled day of Peace, Love, & Adoptions at our First Annual WOOFstock Adopt-A-Thon. The event will be held at the bandstand...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2018 | Cover Story
Story By Claire Sheridan Do you love dogs? Are you over 50, struggling with age-related difficulties or otherwise disabled? Have you ever wondered about training your own dog to become an assistance dog? If so, local Tucson organization Handi-Dogs just might come to...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2018 | Special Feature 2
Story & Photos by Claire Sheridan Named for Sister Jose Hobday, a nun who dedicated her life to helping the poor, Sister Jose Women’s Center (SJWC) is the only homeless shelter in Tucson that has always allowed clients to bring their pet dog or cat into the...