by tucsondog | Sep 4, 2019 | Kids and Animals
Story by Colleen Keefe Photos JoAnn Rolf, SOLR Susan Krase was working as a patrol officer for the Tucson Police Department when she received a call for a welfare check. It was March 2001. Upon arrival to the residence, Krase discovered two old Black Labs alone with...
by tucsondog | Jul 2, 2019 | Kids and Animals
Story by Bella Wexler Many teenagers look forward to summer break for the freedom to relax, yet many Green Valley locals have decided that the best way to kick back after a long school year is to give back at their local animal shelter. For nine years, Animal League...
by tucsondog | May 1, 2019 | Kids and Animals
Story and Photos by Karyn Zoldan What would you do if your dogs needed $14,300 in emergency veterinary care? If you were like Lizzie Mead, you would ask the quality of life questions, then sign on the dotted line, hope for the best and worry how to pay it later. It...
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2019 | Kids and Animals
Story by Bella Wexler Photo from Humane Society of Southern Arizona The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has long been devoted to engaging the local community in animal welfare advocacy. One of their most beneficial programs to promote the continuity of this...
by tucsondog | Nov 1, 2018 | Kids and Animals
Story by Bella Wexler, Photos by Gina Hansen & Allison Wexler The atmosphere at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is warm and welcoming as eager children and parents file into the volunteer room. Long-time volunteer Lynne Stott describes the animal shelter’s mission:...
by tucsondog | Aug 29, 2018 | Kids and Animals
Sparks ‘N Barks Story by Bella Wexler, Photos by Natalie Mast July 22nd the Tucson Jewish Community Center (JCC) had its first Sparks Pupsicle Party, where pups and people alike enjoyed some frozen sweets to beat the heat. This event brought therapy dogs, their...
