by tucsondog | May 1, 2018 | Cover Story
Story by Claire Sheridan Photo Courtesy of Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue Lest the name Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue (SOAZBR) has you conjuring images of a desert Snoopy on top of his adobe doghouse, rest assured that, while this amazing group of folks takes...
by tucsondog | Mar 6, 2018 | Kitty Korner
ABC’s of TNR: Tucson Guide to Community Cats Story & Photo by Devon Confrey There are a lot of cats in Tucson. Kind souls and shelters take in as many as they can, still more remain outdoors. Advocates here, particularly those at Tucson Feral TNR Advocates, agree...
by tucsondog | Mar 6, 2018 | Horsin Around
Angels in Autism: Healing the Hearts of Humans and Horses Story by Bonnie Craig | Picture by Michelle Mastrangelo The partnership between humans and horses is something we often take for granted today, although this ideally symbiotic relationship has existed for over...
by tucsondog | Mar 6, 2018 | Special Feature 2
Friends Indeed: Friends of PACC By Claire Sheridan | Photo Courtesy of Michael Kloth for FOP Friends of PACC (FOP), or just “the Friends” for those in the know, is an independent nonprofit organization formed to support the operations of the county’s animal shelter,...
by tucsondog | Mar 6, 2018 | Special Feature 1
Getting Another Chance: Pima Paws For Life Story & Photo By Claire Sheridan In January, the nonprofit Pima Paws For Life celebrated its fourth anniversary. The organization’s mission is “to partner with our community in creating a No Kill Pima County; to...
by tucsondog | Mar 6, 2018 | Cover Story
Every Greyhound Gets A Silver Lining Story by Claire Sheridan | Photo Courtesy of Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Since 2012, nonprofit Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption (SA GREYS) has found permanent homes for over 500 dogs. Based in Tucson, the all-volunteer...
by tucsondog | Jan 11, 2018 | Special Feature 2
Tucson Cold Wet Noses: Bringing Hope to the Hopeless Story by Bonnie Craig | Photograph by Bonnie Craig, Heather Binnie Tucson is a city of animal lovers. We have amazing rescues ranging across so many species and breeds. We are home to dozens of dog rescues alone....
by tucsondog | Jan 11, 2018 | Special Feature 1
Barbara Bridges: A Champion for Dogs and Founder of K9 Heroes By Claire Sheridan | Photo Courtesy of K9 Heroes Starting a nonprofit agency is not for the faint of heart. At 80 years old, Barbara Bridges is a lady never lacking drive, motivation or heart. A widow of 8...
by tucsondog | Jan 11, 2018 | Horsin Around
Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK) Story and Photo by Zach Fitzner When I met Scott Tilley, executive director of TRAK, his passion for his work was as obvious as his work-hardened hands. TRAK has around 75 animals used to help kids; from wiener dogs and...
by tucsondog | Jan 11, 2018 | Cover Story
A New Day Dawns At Hope Story by Claire Sheridan | Photos by Julius Schlosberg “Hope is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all” – Emily Dickinson Although you won’t...
