by tucsondog | Aug 31, 2023 | Cover Story, Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West If you picked up a copy of our July/August issue you already know that we are highlighting the amazing women working in rescue here in southern Arizona and the remarkable things they’ve accomplished over the decades. That work takes many, many...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 4
Story by Melissa Barrow The hottest time of year is back! The joy of summer is escape-the-heat road trips, which for many will include the family pet(s). The bummer of summer is the steep rise in heat-related dangers for animals and people. To keep these vacation...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 3
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Courtesy of Shelby Brawley Many, if not most Tucson Dog readers have been involved in rescue in some form at some point. Dogs and cats are the most common animals in shelters and rescues, but there are a wide variety of equine rescues, as...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 2
Story and Photos Provided by Patricia Cook One of the best things in life is sharing an adventure with your dog. Tucson, with its wonderful weather, tempts people and their pooches outside. With a little planning, and an eye on the temperature, you and your dog can...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Training
Story by Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine Rescuing a new pet can be one of your most rewarding experiences. Planning ahead and preparing for your new family member can dramatically relieve stress for the whole family, furry friends included. The less stressed...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Cover Story
Story by Rebecca West If you had to take a wild guess, who would you imagine is behind the vast majority of rescue and shelter operations? We’re talking about from the founding of all the way down to the volunteers. The answer, of course, is women, and that’s because...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 1
Story by Melissa Barrow, photos courtesy of Sol Dog Lodge The Tucson Dog gives lots of space to the rescue community, appealing in every issue for fosters and adopters. The rescue slogan is ‘find them a forever home’ but the story doesn’t end when an animal walks in...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Celebration of Life
Story and Photos by Robert Ronning We like to say that animal com-panions are members of the family. More often than not, they are favored members. Our West Highland White Terrier was our first dog—and of course, our favorite. My wife and I had an instant attachment...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Special Feature 3
Story by Melissa Barrow, Photos Provided by PACC Anyone who lives with animal friends has asked themselves this worrisome question: what if something suddenly happens to me and I can’t care for my pets? It’s a practical concern — unexpected emergencies can happen to...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2023 | Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West, Images by Tucson Wildlife Center There was a time not so long ago when Tucson was teeming with wildlife centers. In fact, up until recently there were 12 of them, but now the area is down to just one — and thank your lucky stars, we still have...