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Special Feature: Tucson Cold Wet Noses: Bringing Hope to the Hopeless
Tucson Cold Wet Noses: Bringing Hope to the Hopeless Story by Bonnie Craig | Photograph by Bonnie Craig, Heather Binnie Tucson is a city of animal lovers. We have amazing rescues ranging across so many species and breeds. We are home to dozens of dog rescues alone....
Feature Story: Barbara Bridges: A Champion for Dogs and Founder of K9 Heroes
Barbara Bridges: A Champion for Dogs and Founder of K9 Heroes By Claire Sheridan | Photo Courtesy of K9 Heroes Starting a nonprofit agency is not for the faint of heart. At 80 years old, Barbara Bridges is a lady never lacking drive, motivation or heart. A widow of 8...
Horsin’ Around: Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK)
Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK) Story and Photo by Zach Fitzner When I met Scott Tilley, executive director of TRAK, his passion for his work was as obvious as his work-hardened hands. TRAK has around 75 animals used to help kids; from wiener dogs and...
Cover Story: A New Day Dawns At Hope
A New Day Dawns At Hope Story by Claire Sheridan | Photos by Julius Schlosberg “Hope is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all” – Emily Dickinson Although you won’t find any feathered...
Special Feature: The Goldens Rule: Rescue A Golden of Arizona
The Goldens Rule: Rescue A Golden of Arizona Story by Claire Sheridan | Photo courtesy Scottie McGowan & RAG-AZ “Goldens have such a spiritual essence that it makes me think they are angels sent down to teach us unconditional love and how not to take life so...
Feature Story: Tucsonans Rescue Hurricane Harvey Dogs In A Pickle
Tucsonans Rescue Hurricane Harvey Dogs In A Pickle Story by Claire Sheridan As Texas struggles to recover from Hurricane Harvey, 14 Houston-area dogs are finding their forever homes in the Sonoran Desert. Like many folks, Tucson-area resident Megan Rombalski watched...
Horsin Around: Voices Whisper in the Desert: Equine Voices Horse Rescue
Voices Whisper in the Desert: Equine Voices Horse Rescue Story by Claire Sheridan Usually at the top of the list of places that have spiritual significance in Arizona are Sedona, the Grand Canyon, or Havasupai. Although a beautiful place, the census-designated area...
Kids and Animals: Harper Culliney: A Born Animal Lover
Harper Culliney: A Born Animal Lover Story by Claire Sheridan No one seems to know exactly when her love of animals began, but it seems that it might have been from birth. Harper Culliney is a 9-year-old with a big love of animals, pretty much all animals but...
Kitty Korner: A Special Place For Cats: Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians
A Special Place For Cats: Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians Story and Photo by Devon Confrey Fear not the rocking chair, for it will become a scratching post in a nursing home for cats. Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians has recently become such a place, where a few...
Cover Story: How Green Is Your Valley? For The Animals at The Animal League of Green Valley the Grass is Greener
How Green Is Your Valley? For The Animals at The Animal League of Green Valley the Grass is Greener Story by Claire Sheridan | Photo courtesy of Julius Schlosburg “A Home For Every Pet,” the mission statement of The Animal League of Green Valley (TALGV), is the goal...
Special Feature: Ashley: Changing a Life for the Better
Ashley: Changing a Life for the Better Story by Rhishja Larson | Photo courtesy of Henry Johnson Henry Johnson served as a Vietnam-era Marine from 1975 - 1981. Tragically, like so many other servicemen and women, the battle continued for Henry as he suffers from...
Feature Story: Cathy and Her Two Special Horses
Cathy and Her Two Special Horses Story by Carolyn Stark-Meyers | Photo by Cathy Blodgett Cathy Blodgett of Green Valley, Arizona has two very special horses. The first is Brownie, a 9 year old boy, brave and inquisitive. Even at 17 hands tall, his kind eyes show his...
Kitty Korner: PAWSitively CATS No-Kill Shelter; From Tragedy Thrust into Rescue
PAWSitively CATS No-Kill Shelter; From Tragedy Thrust into Rescue Story and photo by Devon Confrey Sheryl Campbell never imagined when she was younger that one day she’d find herself surrounded by cats. Nor did she think she’d have the job she has now—one where she’d...
Kids and Animals: Cody Allen — A Most Popular Young Fellow
Cody Allen — A Most Popular Young Fellow Story by Claire Sheridan | Photo Courtesy of Amber Allen Cody Allen is a young man with a purpose. Oh, and he has friends, lots of friends. When Cody was in fifth grade he decided to follow in the footsteps of his hero, John F....
Horsin Around: A Home Where Horses Can Be Horses
A Home Where Horses Can Be Horses Story and photo by Carolyn Stark Just three miles north of the Mexican border, in Hereford, Arizona, you will find the Single Star Ranch. Named by a previous owner, who was a retired one-star general, the ranch now serves as the home...
Cover Story: A Well-Earned New Home; The Humane Society of Southern Arizona
A Well-Earned New Home; The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Story By Claire Sheridan | Renderings & Plans Courtesy of HSSAZ Many Tucson Dog readers are likely familiar with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSAZ); their great work has been well-documented....
Special Feature: Tucson PD’s Borus and Sgt. Pelton
Tucson PD’s Borus and Sgt. Pelton Story by Kristin Beery | Photo by Frank Simon Many of us have seen Tucson Police Officers driving the streets of our city, and protecting and serving the public in many ways. When you see these officers, you probably do not think...
Cover Story: Sheila and the Naked Dog
Sheila and the Naked Dog Story and photo by Carolyn Stark For anyone involved with animal rescue the phrase,“ who rescued who” is a reality. This couldn’t be truer than for Sheila Beck and her West Highland white terrier, Maxx. Sheila had recently lost both her...
Kitty Korner: Hermitage; For Strays, A New Cat Corral
Hermitage; For Strays, A New Cat Corral Story and photo by Devon Confrey As the Pima Animal Care Center and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona construct new buildings this summer, a third shelter - the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary - with a vibrant...
Kids and Animals: The Beauty of Bella
The Beauty of Bella Story by Claire Sheridan | Photo by Christy Pickrell Bella Wexler is your typical fourteen-year-old, that is if the phrase “typical teenager” conjures up images of a brilliant, socially conscious, philanthropic, animal-loving young woman who looks...
Horsin Around: Therapeutic Loving Caballos
Therapeutic Loving Caballos Story and photo by Kristin Beery Step Up Into TLC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that was founded by Nancie Roahrig in 2006. “Step Up” refers to a command for an increase in gait while driving horses, and TLC is an abbreviation for...
Cover Story: Pima Animal Care Center; Past, Present & Bright Future
Story by Bonnie Craig Photo by Frank Simon Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), located on the west edge of Tucson where the city meets the desert, is a somewhat small and unassuming building. Around it cluster a tents and several portable outdoor buildings used for...
