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The 6th Annual Woofstock Adopt-A-Thon 2025 A Day of Adoptions and Fun In The Sun
Story by Heather McShea The weather was perfect as KGUN 9’s Claire Graham joined us for the day, showing off the many adoptable dogs and introducing pets and their humans as they participated in the contests. Claire, along with Jacob Acosta—a regular musical talent at...
Cover Story: Radio’s Matt & Randi Gentry And Their “Drive” for Animal Advocacy
Story by Rebecca West Meet Matt and Randi Gentry, two radio personalities who’ve joined the quest to improve the lives of rescue animals here in Southern Arizona. We were fortunate enough to have them come out and support us at Woofstock at the end of March, and their...
Summertime Enrichment Games & Booty Training for Hot Summer Days
Story & Photos by Jeremy Brown and Jenny Cain of The Complete Canine Enrichment is an important aspect to consider when we have pets, especially during the extreme heat of summer in the desert. Providing engaging activities helps burn energy, stimulates the brain...
Extending Your Cat’s Life Could Be as Easy as This One Simple Thing
Story by Rebecca West While felines possess remarkable gifts, such as extraordinary agility and exceptional survival skills, having nine lives isn’t among those treasures, regardless of what we may hope for or would like to believe. What we can do, however, is prolong...
Introducing Hastings Pupperkins! 2025 Woofstock Cover Dog Winner!
Story by Bonnie Craig Break out your beads and bellbottoms, Tucson dogs, because Woofstock is here once again! Get ready for a raucous good time as party animals of all shapes and sizes come out to celebrate in the spring sunshine. Of course no Woofstock celebration...
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Has Announced Its Plans To Open An Affordable Veterinary Clinic: Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic
Story by the Team at Friends of PACC Accessing affordable veterinary care is a difficult reality for many Pima County families and their pets. While local veterinary providers are doing their best to provide space and contain costs, the need for care continues to...
Zach Skow and the Pawsitive Change Project, “It Was The Dogs”
Story and Photos Provided by Candice Eaton At the end of a long day on Safari, participants sit down to watch the sunset and discuss the day. That is what Amy Cubillas, the Director of The Sanctuary Project envisioned when she planned the sunset fundraising event to...
Arizona’s Sampson, the Science Service Dog, Becomes Sampson the Hero Dog Winner
Story by Rebecca West You may have seen him in the news or on social media decked out in his lab gear. The images have melted hearts around the world. A sweet-faced golden retriever with a temperament to match, Sampson, the science service dog, became a trailblazer...
Aimee’s Farm: How Standing Up for Animals Without a Voice Helps Save People, Too
Story by Rebecca West Described as a healing sanctuary for animals and differently-abled humans, Aimee’s Farm Animal Sanctuary in Queen Creek has made it its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, re-home, and spread awareness of farm animals in need while creating a...
Introducing Oh-So-Handsome HOODOO! 6th Annual Holiday Cover Dog Contest Winner!
Story by Bonnie Craig Happy fall to all you desert creatures great and small! Old Pueblo pups are celebrating the return of long walks without booties or heat exhaustion, cool nights snuggled up with their people, and of course, the latest Tucson Dog Magazine cover...
Luna’s Second Chance: How the Medical Team at HSSA Saved Her Life
Story by Jonathan Neuser Humane Society of Southern Arizona When Mark and his family brought their beloved dog, Luna, to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA), they faced a heartbreaking decision. Luna, an eight-year-old Australian Labradoodle, was in constant...
Make Halloween Safe for your Pups!
Story by Meganne Carpenter Regional Scout for Camp Bow Wow Tucson and Tucson East Halloween is a howling good time for most of us humans, but it can be a scary and potentially dangerous time for many of our beloved pups. It’s important to be prepared so you and your...
Disabled & Handicapable Dogs Have Just as Much to Live For & Give
Story by Rebecca West What does it take to have a disabled pup that requires some type of mobility device in order for them to have some semblance of normalcy in their life? For the most part, the answer is a whole lot of love in your heart and a patient, giving...
The Purple Leash Project: Keeping Domestic Violence Victims & Their Pets Together & Alive
Story by Rebecca West With October on the horizon, we should all take a moment to recognize the contributions of the Purple Leash Project and everything it’s doing for victims of domestic violence and the animals they refuse to leave behind. Why October, and what’s...
Old Souls Animal Rescue & Retirement Home
Story and Photos contributed by Executive Director, Paula Rivadeneira Old Souls is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that takes in geriatric, special needs, and hospice animals of all kinds, including dogs, cats, tortoises, and farm animals. The animals come primarily...
When the Rescuer Needs Rescuing: A Story of Gratitude, Caring, & Compassion
Story by Rebecca West If you’ve been reading The Tucson Dog since its inception, you’ll likely remember that it was founded by animal advocate Ann Herrington back in 2017. The magazine was one of three publications dedicated to promoting the human/animal bond and...
The Street Dog Coalition: Holistic, Humane Healing for the Unhoused of all Species
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Provided by The Street Dog Coalition Becoming unhoused is unimaginable to many people, despite the fact that many are also only a paycheck or two away from that reality themselves. Seeing others struggling to survive in Tucson’s streets...
Should You Bring Your Dog with You on Vacation?
Story by Meganne Carpenter, Regional Scout, Camp Bow Wow Tucson East With summer upon us, many people have vacation on their minds. Though a lot of pet parents would love to bring their furry friend along for the ride, it’s not always the easiest option. Whether you...
Meet KGUN 9’s Claire Graham, Animal Lover & Rescue Advocate
Story by Rebecca West Photos courtesy of Claire Graham When you’ve found a career that suits you and have a talent for it, you can consider yourself lucky. But when you find one that you’re able to combine with one of your greatest passions, you can very well consider...
No Animals Were Harmed. . . How American Humane Got Involved in Movies
Story by Rebecca West Since 1877, the group known as American Humane has been promoting the welfare and safety of animals. That year, on October 9 in Cleveland, Ohio, a group of concerned Humane Society reps from around the country founded the association in order to...
Casper The American Farm Bureau’s “Farm Dog of the Year”
Story by Rebecca West, Images provided by John Wierwille In case you missed it, it was one of the wildest, most intense stories of the year in the world of canines. A stout-hearted Great Pyrenees named Casper determinedly fought with a pack of coyotes while guarding...
Woofstock Cover Dog Contest Winner Koko The Cover Girl!
Story by Bonnie Craig Happy spring, Tucson dogs and your humans! The birds are singing and our allergies are kicking into high gear, but never fear, because It’s time to celebrate our latest local celebrity. Everyone put your paws together for the stunning Miss...
Meet the First Ever Parvo Treatment
Story by Melissa Barrow Photos provided by The Fix Project of Long Beach, CA On May 2nd, 2023, Elanco Animal Health announced the release of their new Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) treatment — exciting and hopeful news for dogs and dog lovers...
Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue is 25 this year!
Story by Melissa Barrow, Photos provided by DLRR It’s a celebration year for this Phoenix-based organization; they started in October of 1999, so they will celebrate their 25th year in October of 2024! The whole mission of this group revolves around their love for...
No Rhyme or Reason: PACC’s 5 Longest Stay Dogs Need Forever Homes Today!
Story by: Rebecca West Photographs by: Candice Eaton Oftentimes, when it comes to shelter dogs, there is no rhyme or reason as to why some seem to get adopted relatively quickly, as opposed to others who can languish for months and even years before finding homes....
Women of Rescue: Getting Things Done Final Part III
Story by Rebecca West If you’re just joining us, this is the third and final installment of our 2023 Women of Rescue series, where we have been highlighting as many of the inspiring females here in Arizona — particularly in Pima County — who have dedicated much of...
Introducing Cover Dog, Daisy Sonora and Friends!!
Story by Bonnie Craig Congratulations Tucsonans, Autumn is here! After surviving the hottest summer on record, we can finally dig out our down jackets and wool sweaters for those chilly 80 degree days. More congratulations are in order though, as it is time to...
Pima Animal Care Center Celebrates Life-Saving Milestone and Looks to Future
Story by Kayleigh Murdock, PhD Public Information Officer - Pima Animal Care Center We’re celebrating here at PACC! We recently received recognition from national organization Best Friends Animal Society for “achieving no-kill status during calendar year 2022 by...
The Story of Nic and Bennett — Who rescued who?
Story by Melissa Barrow “Not all disabilities are visible” declares a patch sewn to the vest of Bennett, the service dog of Nic Everhart. Nic and Bennett — a familiar sight around greater Tucson — are a striking, unusual pair: Nic is an Army veteran with noncombat...
Dog Gone — How Far Back Does the History of Pet Cemeteries Date?
Story by Rebecca West A couple of issues back, we wrote about the incredible true story concerning the far-reaching journey of the Rainbow Bridge poem and one writer’s quest to track down the person who penned the touching ode. That was Tucson resident Dr. Paul...
Spay, Neuter, and the Cover Dog!
Story by Bonnie Craig, Photos Courtesy of Candice Eaton and Chawntel Hunt As Tucson’s heat rages on, so does the stream of animals pouring into local shelters, so many this time of year being puppies and kittens. Some come in with their terrified and desperate...
Women of Rescue: Getting Things Done Part II
Story by Rebecca West If you picked up a copy of our July/August issue you already know that we are highlighting the amazing women working in rescue here in southern Arizona and the remarkable things they’ve accomplished over the decades. That work takes many, many...
Outdoor Adventures with Your Dog
Story and Photos Provided by Patricia Cook One of the best things in life is sharing an adventure with your dog. Tucson, with its wonderful weather, tempts people and their pooches outside. With a little planning, and an eye on the temperature, you and your dog can...
Women of Rescue: Getting Things Done, Part I
Story by Rebecca West If you had to take a wild guess, who would you imagine is behind the vast majority of rescue and shelter operations? We’re talking about from the founding of all the way down to the volunteers. The answer, of course, is women, and that’s because...
Sol Dog Lodge — Training Dogs and People for Life
Story by Melissa Barrow, photos courtesy of Sol Dog Lodge The Tucson Dog gives lots of space to the rescue community, appealing in every issue for fosters and adopters. The rescue slogan is ‘find them a forever home’ but the story doesn’t end when an animal walks in...
The Tucson Wildlife Center: A Priceless Gem in the Sonoran Desert
Story by Rebecca West, Images by Tucson Wildlife Center There was a time not so long ago when Tucson was teeming with wildlife centers. In fact, up until recently there were 12 of them, but now the area is down to just one — and thank your lucky stars, we still have...
