Tag: pets

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Animals in Need—You Can Help

Debora Witten Animal shelters need volunteers. The shelters cannot function without the help of volunteers. They need a few hours each week or month. Volunteering your free time can help give an animal another chance. Volunteers help to save the lives of abused, neglected, or abandoned animals. Animals in shelters and rescues often come from…

Featured Cat Owners

Kevin Hard is pictured with his two Maine Coon cats, Elliott Gunnarr and Oliver Twist. Kevin first got Elliott Gunnarr and then added Oliver Twist to his family. (Photo by Debora Witten)