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...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Training
Story By Kari Cleland & Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine How to integrate species into one home? Introducing new pets to the family can be a stressful time for every species involved, including the human. When rescuing a new family member or integrating...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West A couple of issues back, we wrote about the incredible true story concerning the far-reaching journey of the Rainbow Bridge poem and one writer’s quest to track down the person who penned the touching ode. That was Tucson resident Dr. Paul...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Directors Desk
Story by and Photos courtesy of Alexa Stanislav, Marketing Manager & Communications, Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Lindsey Dittmer Animal Sheltering in Southern Arizona, like much of the United States, is in crisis. Shelters across the country are working...
by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Cover Story
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Courtesy of Candice Eaton and Chawntel Hunt As Tucson’s heat rages on, so does the stream of animals pouring into local shelters, so many this time of year being puppies and kittens. Some come in with their terrified and desperate...
