Linda Shannon-Hills and Ed Edrman Have you wondered what the dogs in training vests are doing at the Ranch? In our interview with the puppies, we heard this, “We are guide dog puppies in training for a program called Guide Dogs for the Blind. So far, seven of us have been in training while living…
Tag: pets
December 2018
The tales of two doggies
Linda Gorman, Owner and Editor of PetWise My name is Mannie and my pretty boy side kick is Romeo. He is called “Romy” for short. We are Pomeranians with soft cream and orange sable coats, big brown eyes and I weigh nine pounds. However, Romeo loves to eat. He tries to steal my food whenever…
October 2018
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Our sweet social Snowflake Linda Gorman, Editor of PetWise My name is Snowflake. I am part Pomeranian, Yorki and Shitzu. I weigh all of 9 lbs 3 oz with big brown eyes. My coat is mostly white with coffee tan accents. I am happy, lovable and gregarious. When I was a wee pup I remember…
June 2018
PetWise Spotlight
Linda Gorman, Owner/Editor, PetWise Magazine My name is Tiberius Von Fuenfberg Spitzen, Ti or Ti Ti to my friends. I am a German Shepherd with brown eyes and a red and black coat. At just over one year of age I earned my Service Dog and Certified Therapy Dog status. I am a trained…
December 2017
The latest Petwise spotlight: The pampered parrot
Linda Gorman I am a Mexican Double Yellow Amazon Parrot. I wear bright colors of yellow, green and red. I have a playful disposition with a gift of gab. I am 34 years young, and my name is Terri. I love my new home at SBR. There are many places to explore and play hide…
September 2017
Three ways pups can improve seniors’ health
(Family Features) Furry friends can play a significant role in pet owners’ lives. The old saying goes, “dogs are man’s best friend,” and research shows they may be more than that. In fact, they just might be the key to keeping seniors active. According to a study conducted by the University of Lincoln and Glasgow…
July 2017
Skyrocketing vet costs hinder Tucson’s no-kill efforts…It’s the Network to the rescue
Leslie Rocco Gigantic strides are being made to reduce euthanasia at Tucson’s animal shelter. Unsung heroes in this battle are pet rescue groups who annually take in many hundreds of sick, injured and behavioral pets. Rescue groups give the homeless a second chance at love, but the cost of these life-saving efforts is staggering. As…
Front Page, March 2017
Pet Wise – New online magazine for SaddleBrooke Ranch residents
Linda Gorman As a board member of the SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network, I enjoyed meeting and greeting other pet lovers like myself that care and want to help the local shelters and people who have pet-related needs. I realized that most of my time and effort went to other communities outside of SaddleBrooke Ranch and…
October 2016
The Ranch to the rescue
Hey, big dog lovers…Doc Holiday has an urgent need for a new family. He was a Catalina stray who was never claimed. The man who found him works too many hours, and Doc is only two years old and 50 pounds with lots of energy. Jay Smith, dog trainer extraordinaire, confirmed he can be introduced…
August 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Look what you made possible Within hours before a dog was to be dumped at the county shelter we called a local rescue for help. She had 16 dogs in her home and $2,800 in vet debt, but her immediate response was “Yes, I’ll take him.” Tucson’s Rescue Community is an unsung hero behind Pima…