by tucsondog | Mar 13, 2025 | Special Feature 4
Story by Rebecca West Photos by Ondrej Koplik of ORNG Visuals Founded in December 2021 by Jackie Vasquez-Lapan, Sunshine Therapy Animals (STA) provides critical assistance to at-risk youth and children in crisis through certified pet therapy teams with life-changing...
by tucsondog | Dec 20, 2024 | Special Feature 4
Story & Photos by Kim Eisele The Animal League of Green Valley The Animal League of Green Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill cat and dog shelter. No-kill means that there is at least a 90% live release rate. TALGV’s current live release rate is 97.7%....
by tucsondog | Oct 31, 2024 | Special Feature 4
Story by Alex Kanaval Jasper was more than a dog to me, he was my companion through the journey of my life. Whether we were camping under the stars or grabbing a bite downtown, he was always by my side. He was my biggest fan at my volleyball games and the one I would...
by tucsondog | Sep 6, 2024 | Special Feature 4
Story by HSSA Staff Daisy, a spirited beagle with a heart of gold, embodies the transformative power of love and dedicated training. Rescued from an uncertain situation at just nine months old in 2014, Daisy’s journey became a testament to hope and healing. Her...
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...
