(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…
Tag: pets
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…
March 2016
3rd annual Stuff the Truck for Rescue Pets
It’s the third annual “Stuff the Truck!” for Rescue Pets in the SaddleBrooke HOA One parking lot (near Boccie Court). Drive through and drop! Volunteers will unload your donations. The date is March 4 from noon to 3:00 p.m. and March 5 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Gently used towels, blankets, pet supplies are welcome.…
January 2016
Got a heart for abused and abandoned animals?
The NON-EVENT supports rescued Horses, Reptiles, Wildlife, Dogs and Cats! The Power of US gala, on a non-day at a non-time, supports animal rescue from the comfort of home. No $100 tickets, no $50 bar tab, no $150 new outfit and salon appointment. Don’t attend and save over $300! Our calendars are full so forget…
December 2015
SaddleBrooke Ranch to the rescue
Looking for a happy, playful, housetrained dog who loves people and dogs? Meet Max, a four-year old, 20 lb., chi/hound mix (we’re guessing)! He’s high energy so would be a great walking or running partner. He loves the dog park! Max was a stray in Catalina and is being fostered near you. Come meet him.…
November 2015
Homeless dogs need families
Rocky is a 5-year old, seven pound chi mix who is sweet, loving and fun. He was adopted into a great home with three larger dogs, but that was just too much for him. He loves dogs his own size, but in typical chi fashion Rocky doesn’t prefer alpha dogs. You’ll fall in love with…
October 2015
Do you have room in your heart for these pups?
Shanti needs a new family because her guardian was too ill to care for her. She’s three years old and likely a Cairn Terrier/Pug mix. Shanti is 20 lbs, very sweet, loves her toys, dogs and all humans, especially kids. She is fairly submissive with a quiet personality. Baby is an adorable part Shih Tzu…