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 | 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 | Feb 29, 2024 | Special Feature 4
Story by Rebecca West As concerned pet owners, we’re constantly scanning the horizon for ways to improve their quality of life any way we can. We make sure to take them to the veterinarian for regular checkups, provide them with the highest quality foods and treats we...
by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2023 | Special Feature 4
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Meadow Brook Care Facility Shielded by the cover of darkness, he was dressed in black as he stood quietly listening. Intent on his purpose, the only sound he could hear was that of his own heart beating loudly in his chest. As he inched...
by tucsondog | Jun 30, 2023 | Special Feature 4
Story by Melissa Barrow The hottest time of year is back! The joy of summer is escape-the-heat road trips, which for many will include the family pet(s). The bummer of summer is the steep rise in heat-related dangers for animals and people. To keep these vacation...
by tucsondog | Feb 28, 2023 | Special Feature 4
Story by Kayleigh Murdock, Public Information Officer, PACC Here at PACC, we love data. It may not always be the most exciting thing to everyone, but to a shelter professional, data shows us trends and teaches us lessons that can impact untold thousands of animals if...
