by tucsondog | Jul 1, 2021 | Kids and Animals, Special Feature 3
Story by Bella Wexler, Photos Courtesy of Melody Albright It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t care deeply about their pets. In the Hawkins’ house, Archer and Rowan prove that their love for animals isn’t even limited by how many they can count. When asked how many...
by tucsondog | Apr 27, 2021 | Special Feature 3
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED, and we are celebrating a wonderful season of energy and growth for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. We are compassionately serving pets and the people who love them in ways both time-tested and brand new. You have enabled the pets and people...
by tucsondog | Feb 27, 2021 | Special Feature 3
Story and photos by Emily Dieckman Down a dirt road, in Northern Tucson – almost in Marana – lies Tucson’s first no-kill shelter. The fact that it’s a little bit out of the way has a poeticism to it: It parallels how far out of the way the HOPE staff members are...
by tucsondog | Dec 31, 2020 | Special Feature 3
Oral hygiene is just as important for pets as it is for people. In fact, 50% of dogs and cats over three years have gum (periodontal) disease, making it the most common disease suffered by small pets. Periodontal disease develops when plaque builds up on teeth and...
by tucsondog | Oct 30, 2020 | Special Feature 3
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Scottie McGowan It was recently announced that Scottie McGowan, tireless animal welfare activist, was selected by the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) and the National Rescue Committee (NRC) as this year’s Starfish Award winner!...
by tucsondog | Aug 26, 2020 | Special Feature 3
After five months and three major dental surgeries, and thanks to the help of Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary, Lilly finds a home. Story by Emily Dieckman Leticia Reyna’s heart broke when she first saw a photo of Lilly, a dog staying at an animal shelter in...