by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West Photos courtesy of Gayle Warren In this issue, we’re celebrating working dogs and the important jobs they undertake. Many have been bred for their roles. Others fall into them. Historically, they were bred to safeguard humans and livestock. Over...
by tucsondog | Jul 3, 2025 | Special Feature 1
Story by Rebecca West Photos Courtesy of FilmRise-Harry and Snowman If you’re like most people, you can’t resist a great feel-good story. And if you have an affinity for horses, you’re going to love this one. This is a story to rival National Velvet, Secretariat,...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 5
Story by Friends of PACC The Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade has become an annual highlight for pet lovers in Tucson and surrounding areas. The 2025 Parade took place on March 2 and did not disappoint. The Parade is a...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 4
Written by Rebecca West Images courtesy of THAC Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has officially proclaimed May 8 to be World Donkey Day. The proclamation includes no less than eight “Whereas” segments, including how donkeys historically played a crucial role in Arizona’s...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West In January 2024, we did a story about a study examining the size of rhinoceros horns from 1862 to 2018. The analysis determined that the horns of five rhino species had shrunk during that time frame. The theory is that since hunters/poachers have...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 2
Story by Heather McShea The weather was perfect as KGUN 9’s Claire Graham joined us for the day, showing off the many adoptable dogs and introducing pets and their humans as they participated in the contests. Claire, along with Jacob Acosta—a regular musical talent at...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West Meet Matt and Randi Gentry, two radio personalities who’ve joined the quest to improve the lives of rescue animals here in Southern Arizona. We were fortunate enough to have them come out and support us at Woofstock at the end of March, and their...
by tucsondog | May 2, 2025 | Special Feature 1
Story & Photos by Jeremy Brown and Jenny Cain of The Complete Canine Enrichment is an important aspect to consider when we have pets, especially during the extreme heat of summer in the desert. Providing engaging activities helps burn energy, stimulates the brain...
by tucsondog | Mar 13, 2025 | Special Feature 5
Story By Cressi Brown, Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue & Education African Sulcata Tortoises are a popular pet tortoise species, and many Tucsonans are familiar with the large, friendly tortoises. For those not involved behind the scenes of reptile rescues it can...
by tucsondog | Mar 13, 2025 | Special Feature 4
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Ondrej Koplik of ORNG Visuals Founded in December 2021 by Jackie Vasquez-Lapan, Sunshine Therapy Animals (STA) provides critical assistance to at-risk youth and children in crisis through certified pet therapy teams with life-changing...
