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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...
