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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Written by Rebecca West, Photos courtesy of Edna Clyne-Rekhy Recently, one of our readers brought to our attention the unraveling of the mystery of the Rainbow Bridge, a touching poem about animal heaven and meeting up together again with beloved pets when our own...

Story by Alison Martin, Founder of Animal Soul Connection When it comes to our pets, there is likely nothing we wouldn’t do to keep them from experiencing pain or discomfort. Many pet owners are looking for alternative methods for their pets and acupuncture tends to...

Story by Meganne Carpenter Scout Camp Bow Wow, Tucson East This year Easter will be on April 9th, and we wanted to share a fun way to celebrate Easter with your pup by offering them an at-home enrichment Easter Egg Hunt! This is a version of a scavenger hunt and can...

Story by Alison Martin, Animal Soul Connection Did you know that 52% of dogs and 58% of cats are overweight or obese? Did you know that pet obesity is totally preventable? Did you also know that most pet parents don’t even know their cat or dog is overweight? Take a...

Story By Melissa Barrow Kim Kelly has always been into helping animals. She found Tucson’s rescue community after returning from post-doctorate work. It was their social media alerts that acquainted her with the plight of abandoned special needs dogs in Mexico. Deeply...

Story by Scottie McGowan, Powered by Rescue A Golden of Arizona CVID-19 wreaked havoc on human lives throughout the world.  Life, as we knew it, found a new norm by changing and improvising everyday life, some to our dismay.  The impact on the already struggling...