by tucsondog | Aug 29, 2018 | Special Feature 1, Uncategorized
Valley Fever Vaccine is on its Way Story by Emily Dieckman The Sonoran Desert is known for its Saguaro and Prickly Pear cacti, its blazing summers, and its outstanding Mexican food. But it’s also a hot spot for Valley Fever, a disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus...
by tucsondog | Jun 28, 2018 | Special Feature 1
A Look Inside the Canine Mind Story by Emily Dieckman | Photo by Canine Cognition Center and Emily Dieckman In the Haury building on the University of Arizona campus, Evan MacLean turns to his fellow researchers and asks them a question he must ask them often. It is a...
by tucsondog | May 4, 2018 | Special Feature 1
Ahh, That’s the Sweet Spawt Story & Photo by Emily Dieckman Tashi, a 5-year-old German shepherd, was limping, or as his owner, Jodi Gabriel, put it, he was “bunny hopping.” His back legs were out of shape, and she could hear Tashi sigh when there was any...
by tucsondog | Mar 6, 2018 | Special Feature 1
Getting Another Chance: Pima Paws For Life Story & Photo By Claire Sheridan In January, the nonprofit Pima Paws For Life celebrated its fourth anniversary. The organization’s mission is “to partner with our community in creating a No Kill Pima County; to...
by tucsondog | Jan 11, 2018 | Special Feature 1
Barbara Bridges: A Champion for Dogs and Founder of K9 Heroes By Claire Sheridan | Photo Courtesy of K9 Heroes Starting a nonprofit agency is not for the faint of heart. At 80 years old, Barbara Bridges is a lady never lacking drive, motivation or heart. A widow of 8...
by tucsondog | Nov 13, 2017 | Special Feature 1
Tucsonans Rescue Hurricane Harvey Dogs In A Pickle Story by Claire Sheridan As Texas struggles to recover from Hurricane Harvey, 14 Houston-area dogs are finding their forever homes in the Sonoran Desert. Like many folks, Tucson-area resident Megan Rombalski watched...
