Tag: pets

March 2024, Generals

Fostering: It’s a Double Win-Win

Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys The animal shelter in our county, Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC), has created a double win-win, and you could be one of the winners! PCACC, like many shelters, has been experiencing a tremendous intake of dogs and cats in the last months. To add to this stressful situation,…

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Generals, March 2024

Happy Tail—Robbie’s Home Sweet Home

Romayne Trudo On July 4, 2023, Robbie was huddling in a doorway trying to hide from the frightening sounds of local fireworks. Fortunately he was rescued by SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) volunteers. While we were trying to locate his owners, Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR) offered to foster him. After months of searching…

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February 2024, Features

Celebrating a Year of Healing and Help

Joy Wegner As Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & Rescues (Friends of Pinal) celebrates the beginning of year number five, the group looks back at the amazing help the nonprofit has provided to many animals at our county’s animal shelter. From generous donors, small and large, far and near, Friends of Pinal managed more than…

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December 2023, Generals

Come Volunteer or Adopt a New Family Member!

Elizabeth Mastro When my husband and I decided to move to the Ranch, I knew that I wanted to volunteer with a Lab rescue. I had volunteered with a Lab rescue where I previously lived for eight years, and loved it and wanted to continue. I researched rescues prior to moving and chose Southwest Oasis Labrador…

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Features, September 2023

A Valued Pet Sitter for 8 Years!

Debora Witten Jackie Elphic, a resident at SaddleBrooke Ranch, is an experienced pet sitter. Jackie has been training dogs for 40 years. Ranch residents who are vacationing can call on Jackie to feed, walk, and medicate their dogs. Jackie also can stop by and feed your cat or kittens and make sure their litter box is clean.…

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