by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2021 | Horsin Around, Special Feature 2
Story by Rebecca West, Photos by Duane Whitmer Many people don’t realize the extent to which horses and other animals end up needing refuge, just like house pets. These four-legged creatures suffer similar fates as the countless dogs and cats that find themselves...
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2020 | Horsin Around
Story and photos by Rebecca West Into physical fitness and new experiences? Ready to try something completely different that involves hanging with the furry bleating set, complete with scraggly beards and cloven hooves? (Sound of brakes screeching) Err, wait. Say...
by tucsondog | Jan 3, 2020 | Horsin Around
Story by Callie Monte Photos by Amanda Palko Located in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains in Tubac, Arizona, Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary is home to about 60 horses and a handful of burros when operating at full capacity. They provide a safe haven and...
by tucsondog | Nov 2, 2019 | Horsin Around
By Kim Silver, Building Bonds Have you ever come home to a note on your front door from an unhappy neighbor? “Your dog barks all day. Please make him stop, or I am calling animal control!” Whether you are aware of your dog’s barking or not, this kind of note is a...
by tucsondog | Sep 4, 2019 | Horsin Around
Story and Photos by Colleen Keefe For centuries donkeys have been given a bad rap. Sandy Amy, executive director of Zen Donkey Sanctuary wants the public to know the truth behind these unfair misconceptions. Amy has devoted the better part of her adult life to the...
by tucsondog | Jul 2, 2019 | Horsin Around
Story and Photos by Colleen Keefe Dr. Michael Hutchison has worked with rescues his entire career. As the owner of Pegasus Veterinary Center he was concerned that existing equine rescues tend to spend most of their time fundraising. Dr. H, as he is affectionately...
