by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 4
Story and Photos by HSSA Staff In May, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona welcomed Dr. Kristin Barney as its new CEO. We sat down with Dr. Barney to learn more about what led her to a career in animal welfare, and what her vision is for HSSA moving forward. Q....
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West In 2009, ADT Security and the American Kennel Club joined forces to launch National Pet Fire Safety Day. Each year, the day is observed on July 15 to raise awareness about the importance of pet safety during fires and to promote preventative...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 2
Story and Photos contributed by Executive Director, Paula Rivadeneira Old Souls is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that takes in geriatric, special needs, and hospice animals of all kinds, including dogs, cats, tortoises, and farm animals. The animals come primarily...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Special Feature 1
Story by Rebecca West If you’ve been reading The Tucson Dog since its inception, you’ll likely remember that it was founded by animal advocate Ann Herrington back in 2017. The magazine was one of three publications dedicated to promoting the human/animal bond and...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Cover Story
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Provided by The Street Dog Coalition Becoming unhoused is unimaginable to many people, despite the fact that many are also only a paycheck or two away from that reality themselves. Seeing others struggling to survive in Tucson’s streets...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2024 | Directors Desk
Story and Photos Provided by Monica Dangler, PACC Director It’s hot out there! Summer is a busy time of year for animal shelters across the country, and that’s especially true here at Pima Animal Care Center. With temperatures reaching into the triple digits in Pima...
by tucsondog | Apr 30, 2024 | Special Feature 4
Story by Rebecca West Before you get yourself worked up into a tizzy, WHIP is an acronym that stands for Wild Horse Inmate Program — not a literal whip to cower the unruly or unwilling. It’s a program run by the Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) in conjunction...
by tucsondog | Apr 30, 2024 | Training
Story by Jeremy Brown, The Complete Canine In theory, the dog park can be a great place to bring our canine friends for many reasons, such as socialization and exercise. In fact, in larger cities it is the only time that some dogs get off the leash, chase a ball, and...
by tucsondog | Apr 30, 2024 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West, Photos courtesy of NPEA As the outline of the solitary figure silhouetted on horseback hove into view, a sense of relief mixed with excitement flooded the other rider waiting in the shade for the handoff to take place. His mount, sensing the...
by tucsondog | Apr 30, 2024 | Special Feature 2
Story by Meganne Carpenter, Regional Scout, Camp Bow Wow Tucson East With summer upon us, many people have vacation on their minds. Though a lot of pet parents would love to bring their furry friend along for the ride, it’s not always the easiest option. Whether you...
