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Dear Readers, Have A Doggone First, let me say, Happy New Year! I can’t believe another year has passed and we are now in 2019. Good Time at
I am soooo thrilled about this issue as we are bringing you our 1st Woofstock! Annual WOOFstock & Adopt-a-thon which is featured throughout this Dear Humans, edition. The event will take place on Sunday, March 10th at the Reid Park Bandshell from 10a-4p. You might have heard by now that The Tucson Dog is planning a big, big event on March 10th at Reid Park called WOOFstock & Adopt-a- And speaking of WOOFstock, we are happy to announce our exclusive thon. I’m here today to give you some information and guidelines for radio partners, 96.1 KLPX Classic Rock and 94.9 MIXfm. In our cover attending this groovy event! story, we introduce you to the hosts of WOOFstock, Frank from The Frank Show, Larry Mac and Meredith Dunkel. It was so much fun to meet all First, we welcome all your family including the four-legged members. of these incredible dog-loving people for our cover story and I am so But, keep in mind that events like this that have lots of people and pleased to have them as our hosts. As you will read in the story, they dogs can be very stressful to some of us canines. So, if your dog gets are not only talented, great humans but their fur kids are truly part of stressed out in these types of environments, keep them at home where their families. So, save the date and join us for a fantastic day for you they will be comfortable. You can still bring them home lots of goodies and your family including your four-legged kids. And don’t forget your and treats from the event. bell bottoms and tie dye. If you are thinking of adopting a new family member and you already As always, our writers have been busy finding and sharing some great have a dog, bring them with you so they can help pick out their new local stories for you and this issue is no different. canine buddy. There will be lots and lots of shelter and rescue groups at the event, so you will have many to choose from and can make sure It feels like we have a theme going on in this issue of very special everyone gets along. And if you adopt a dog, you will receive a free canines bringing people together with a lot of healing taking place. At WOOFstock event tote bag. this time in history, we need all the love and kindness we can get, and we need to share it with each other every day. I can’t think of better There will be several contests that you can enter with your dog like, teachers than our beloved companion animals. best trick or talent, best psychedelic costume, best owner/dog look alike and the dog races. The winners will receive trophies and prize In a special feature called “Love and Greyhounds” you will meet a packs. The entry fee is $10 per contest and if you want to enter more couple who met and fell in love because of a passion they both had for than one contest, the second one will only be $5. Every person that a special breed of canine. It warmed my heart to read about this and enters a contest will also receive a free WOOFstock event tote bag. we thought it would be a great Valentine’s Day story to share with you. With all the dogs around, my mom recommends that you not use In our “Dogs in Blue” feature, you will meet a 97-pound Labrador retractable leashes but if you do, lock them down to about 4 ft. And retriever named Leo. He was the first dog to join the new Crisis Canine please, while there is a lot to see at WOOFstock, keep your eyes on Response Team for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The program your dog at all times because with all the dogs and people around, proved so successful that two more dogs named Luke and Leia joined things get kind of exciting for us. Sometimes we get over stimulated the team in another capacity. (Where have I heard those names before?) and things can happen out of the ordinary. It’s all soooo exciting!!! This program has proven itself successful in spite of some naysayers who have since become believers in the power of canines. I know you will There will be lots of water bowls around for dogs to drink out of and love this story as much as I did. will be kept filled up by our cool volunteers called, The Dog Posse! You will know them by their bright, colorful T-shirts. Sometimes some of the saddest things that happen to us in life become our most defining moments. Such is the case in a story called “Kiernan’s And, in case you haven’t heard, there is no “Poop Fairy” so be sure Kindness”. This is the legacy of a young woman named Kiernan who to pick up after your dog while you are there and if you need a poop only wanted to share love and kindness in this world. I am so happy we bag, please stop one of our volunteers to get one. found out about her through our friend, Jeremy Brown at the Complete Canine. Please do not miss this one…it is truly an amazing, beautiful We want everyone to have a great time at WOOFstock, and if you story. follow these tips, we all will.
We look forward to 2019 as we continue to celebrate the love and I hope to see you all at the 1st Annual WOOFstock & Adopt-a-thon! It will be totally cool man!! dedication of our four-legged friends who continue to be a source of healing in our lives every day. Peace, Love & Biscuits, More than ever, Gracie Love, Light & Kindness
Ann
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www.thetucsondog.com 7 8 The Tucson Dog2019 January/February 24 22 13 34 33 27 41 39 38 37 36 21 20 18 16 14 6 6 43 32 30 Pet Directory: Pet Related Services 29 28 25 TABLE OFCONTENTS Synchronistic Redemption Love andGreyhounds: AStory of Symbiotic GilGetting Back OnHis Feet of Southern Arizona “Black Fur Day” Adopt Don’t Shop! The 1st Annual HumaneSociety The Mother of WOOFstock, Tucson Bark All About It!News &Updates Book Review: Noah’s Alphabet Garden Volunteer Opportunities In theBarn: Horses for Adoption Escalante Springs Equine Rehabilitation andSanctuary Horsin’ Around: Wild Ranch Hearts Rescue and Kitty Korner: Felines Are Worth Fighting For The Scratching Post: Cats for Adoption Working Dogs: Kiernan’s Kindness Offers Comfort A Visit to The DogHouse: Dogs for Adoption Dogs InBlue;The K9Beat:Paw Patrol Good Time atWoofstock! Greetings from Gracie: Have ADoggone The Leader of thePack Speaks Tucson DogAdvertisers Index Area DogPark Listings Important Numbers Shelters, Rescues, &Resources Pet Friendly Establishments Calendar of Events isNear WOOFstock Come one,All: Important Information Important Special Features Special Frank Brinsley with Buddy &Ruby Meredith Dunkel with Matzoball Cover Photo Cover Story Features :
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A Story of Symbiotic IN THIS ISSUE Kiernan’s Kindness 34 Working Dogs: Greyhounds: Synchronistic Offers Comfort Redemption 18 Love and Come One, Come All: Come One,All: WOOFstock isNear COVER STORY:
14 Paw Patrol The K9Beat: Dogs InBlue; 33 On His Feet GilGetting Back
The Tucson Dog Staff & Writers
Ann Herrington - Publisher/Editor - Ann began working in animal welfare in 1997 when she adopted a shelter dog named THE TUCSON DOG Harley who changed the direction of her life. She utilized her 5151 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 1600 experience working in the media and advertising for many years to Tucson, AZ 85711 help shelter animals through education and off-site adoption events. (520) 345-2801 In 2008, she founded the first of 4 magazines, The Prescott Dog. She continues to dedicate her life to helping rescue and shelter animals through awareness, education, and adoptions. Email: [email protected]. Ann Herrington Publisher/Editor Claire Sheridan - Associate Editor - Originally from the east coast, Claire relocated to Tucson from Seattle because she [email protected] loves EVERYTHING about the desert. Her interests include: hiking, mountain biking, cooking and gardening. A former criminal justice professional long time yoga practitioner, and certified instructor, COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Claire blends her experience in trauma and crisis intervention into her consultant and life coach practices. Most of all Claire loves Frank Olma, Olma Photography canines, and has a special affinity for large “bully breed” dogs. Email: [email protected]. If you have a story idea, Heather McShea - Account Executive - Heather is the owner Family owned in Tucson since 1996 of a local Home Health Care company and often volunteers in please send it to Visit our website adobehhc.com helping find new homes for the pets of her hospice patients. She has [email protected] two rescue dogs of her own but has a constant flow of neighbor dogs stopping by all the time; She calls her house the neighborhood dog The Tucson Dog reserves the right to editorial We are a referral service providing Home Health Aides, Nurses Aides, Live-Ins, & Companions. park. Heather’s love of our most vulnerable populations has lead her We pride ourselves on taking the extra time and effort we believe is essential to recruit and control of all articles, stories and Letters to the 520-886-7887 to Home Health Care and helping all animals in need. retain high caliber, reliable and experienced caregivers. We recognize the crucial role our pets Editor. The Tucson Dog assumes no responsibility have within the family and understand that bond enhances the quality of our lives. Available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week Bonnie Craig - Staff Writer - Bonnie Craig lives with three for errors within its publication. The views herein dogs, a cat, nine chickens, and a Betta fish. As well as writing, do not necessarily represent the policies of The she enjoys painting and playing music. She is passionate about Tucson Dog and should not be construed as the natural world and loves gardening, botanizing, hiking, and endorsements. camping. Most evenings she can be found in the garden listening to the chickens and playing endless games of fetch with a certain ball- obsessed border collie. Email: [email protected]. The Tucson Dog was established in June 2017 and is a nonpartisan publication that Emily Dieckman - Staff Writer - Emily Dieckman loves to is published bi-monthly by Ann Herrington, tell stories – especially about animals. While she impatiently looks Founder. Entire contents copyright 2018 forward to living in an apartment that allows dogs, she fills her time by The Tucson Dog. Layout, Design and with writing, reading, cooking and petting other people’s dogs. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Graphics by EMI Printworks, Prescott, AZ. Fullerton, and her writing has appeared in several magazines and Linda Morris - Lead Designer, Mark Davidson - newspapers. Email: [email protected] Production Manager.
Bella Wexler - Staff Intern - Bella has always adored animals. She is a vegetarian and raised $3,000 for Hoofs N’ Horns Farm Sanctuary as her Bat Mitzvah project in 2016. She helps care for We are thrilled to invite you many foster dogs. She attends Catalina Foothills High School with a to check out our new, passion for writing and music. Bella has two adopted dogs and cats. interactive website at She is inspired by the Tucson Dog magazine family and is thrilled to be part of them. Email: [email protected] www.thetucsondog.com Natalie Mast - Staff Intern - Natalie is an aspiring photographer and sign up for our and a high school student at Catalina Foothills High School. She VIP List where you will receive loves animals and even has adopted 4 cats. She has a passion for photography, videography, and language. Natalie is so excited to emails about events, have the opportunity to promote animal welfare in Tucson and to be special promotions and contests. part of the Tucson Dog family. Please know that we will NEVER share your email with anyone for any reason. Kelli Van Nuys - Staff Writer - Kelli fell in love with dogs as a toddler and spent the first five years of her life calling every animal she And check us out on saw “doggie!” She currently lives with 8 dogs, 11 cats, and a 55-gallon fish tank with an indestructible Blue Gourami. Her passion is special Facebook and Twitter needs rescues; she strives to give dogs and cats with physical and medical difficulties a forever home with her family. She received her @thetucsondogmag B.A. in Creative Writing and a M.L.I.S. from the University of Arizona.
Gracie - Canine Writer - Gracie is a 3 year-old former shelter dog who loves giving pet parents tips on how to keep their four-legged friends healthy and happy with her column, “Greetings from Gracie.” She loves playing with her brother Andy, who is also a rescue. She loves traveling, Tucson and the many friendly animal lovin’ people and their pets she has met. Email: [email protected]
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12 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 Sat. Feb. 9, 9:30AM-2:30PM Thurs. Feb. 21, 6-8PM HSSAZ Tucson Lifestyle Cover THIRD THURSDAYS @ MOCA: Dog Search 2019 YAPPY HOUR Calendar of Events La Encantada Bring your pups down to the museum for 2905 E. Skyline Dr. special Dog-tinis and view our current Tucson 85718 exhibition “Dazzled: OMD, Memphis Join HSSAZ for the annual Cover Dog Design and Beyond.” Proceeds Search! Get your dog’s photo taken and benefit SAFE (Saving Animals From enjoy pet vendors at La Encantada’s Euthanasia), who will be on-site with Special Events Sat. Jan. 20, 6-10PM restaurant circle 9:30AM to 2:30pm. animals available for adoption. Come HSSAZ Drags for Paws All registered dogs receive a mock- with your best friend or leave with a JANUARY The Screening Room cover of the magazine. Winner will be new one! Back by popular demand, 127 E. Congress St. treated to a personal photo shoot and you and your pup can even participate Tue. Jan. 1, 11AM-2PM Tucson 85701 featured on the cover of the May 2019 in our peanut butter licking contest! HSSAZ New Year’s Day HAIR of To Benefit HSSAZ, hosted by Miss edition of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine! The winner will receive fantastic prizes, the DOG Run/ Walk Nature! All door sales and tips https://www.facebook.com/ courtesy of MOCA Tucson! Udall Park collected by performers will go to events/343037716504591/ 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd. support pets at HSSAZ. Have a MARCH Tucson 85715 great time, enjoy the show, and meet Sat. Feb. 9, 1-5PM The New Year’s Day HAIR of the adoptable dogs from HSSAZ. Tickets: HSSAZ Pet Safety and Sun. March 10, 10AM-4PM DOG Run/Walk at Udall Park kicks $10. https://www.facebook.com/ First Aid Class WOOFSTOCK off at 11AM on New Years Day! This events/311645949662171/ HSSA Main Campus Gene C. Reid Park race will get your exercise endorphins 635 W. Roger Rd. Tucson 85716 pumping and benefit the homeless pets Sun. Jan 27, 4-9PM Tucson 85705 Join The Tucson Dog Magazine for our at HSSA. There is a run for everyone PAWsitively Cats’ Fine Wines Learn to perform pet CPR, prevent and first annual Woofstock Adopt-a-Thon including an 8k (5 mi) run, 1 mi run/ for Felines treat medical emergencies, assist their at Reid Park. Low-cost vaccination and walk, and a 1 mi Doggie Dash for Arizona Wine Collective vet in treating their pet, keep animals microchipping clinics onsite. Local radio well-behaved and vaccinated dog. After 4280 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 155 safe from local environmental hazards, stars Larry Mac, Frank of the Frank the race enjoy the after party with live Tucson 85718 avoid poisonous plants and household Show on 96.1 KLPX (10AM-Noon), and music, cool swag, beer garden, savory Come out to support PAWsitively Cats dangers, and identify and react to Meredith from 94.9 The Mix (Noon- treats, event photographs, mini-expo, Rescue and enjoy 5 tastings of Arizona cruelty and neglect issues. Space is 4PM) will be hosting! Event is free to and a raffle. https://www.facebook. wines and hors d’oeuvres for $25. limited; registration closes 12/5/18. attend; friendly, leashed dogs welcome. com/events/998315913671169/ https://www.facebook.com/ Come out for a day of peace, love, FEBRUARY events/1901439273244463/ and adoptions. Food trucks, vendors, Sat. Jan. 5, 10AM-2PM costume contests for humans and dogs, HSSAZ Pups in the Plaza Sat. Feb. 2, 6-11PM Sat. Feb. 16 4:30-9:30PM lineup of doggy demonstrations and Park Place First Annual Love to the Rescue GIVE YOUR HEART TO THE performances throughout the day. We 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. The Shelter Cocktail Lounge ANIMALS will be collecting donations for Cody’s Tucson 85711 4155 E. Grant Rd. Quail Creek Ballroom Friends, so please bring dog or cat Come meet our available dogs at Tucson 85712 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd. food, toy, leash, bed, bowl, etc… Can’t Pups in the Plaza! PAWSH Park Place’s Join Lil’ Bit Of Love for an evening of Green Valley 85614 wait to remember the good old days adoptable dogs will be located outside fun, music and camaraderie. Funds A FUN-draising event for The Animal with everyone, whether you were at of the Victoria’s Secret Store from 10AM raised through sponsorship and the League of Green Valley. Includes Woodstock or not! until 2PM. Enjoy silent auction go directly to rescuing an Italian Buffet Dinner, a Silent 25% off ALL PAWSH merchandise with and supporting shelter dogs and cats at Auction with unique and valuable Sat. March 16 your adoption! risk of euthanasia. Online silent auction items, Disc Jockey, dancing, an Artist Out of The Ruff Charity Golf https://www.facebook.com/ starts January 17, 2019 culminating in doing Caricatures, & Casino Gaming Tournament events/2408266079203526/ social night at The Shelter! Tables....a night packed with fun! Tix: El Conquistador Golf & Tennis $65 each or $120 for two, available 10555 N La Canada Sat. Jan. 12, 7:30-10:30PM Sat. Feb. 2, 6-9PM at The Animal League of Green Valley, Oro Valley HSSAZ Pucks for Paws Doggie Shorts to benefit 1600 W. Duval Mine Rd. Green Valley, Sponsored by Southern AZ Golden Tucson Convention Center Handi-Dogs or call: 520-625-3170. Retriever Rescue; help rescue more 260 S. Church Ave. Community Performance & Art Center Goldens “Out of the Ruff” lives. Tucson 85701 1250 W. Continental Rd. Sat. Feb. 16, 10AM-2PM Scramble Format, 3 divisions: men’s, The University of Arizona Wildcat Green Valley 85622 Canines in the Courtyard women’s, & mixed--- prizes in each. hockey team will be playing at the Doors open 6; films start 7. An encore La Encantada Luncheon, raffle, silent auction, and lots Tucson Convention Center. Well- screening of the 2018 Tucson Doggie 2905 E. Skyline Dr. of furry fun. Early bird rates through behaved and vaccinated dogs are Shorts. Learn more and purchase tickets: Tucson 85718 March 6. Info: www.sagrr.org or golf@ welcome! Doggie tickets are $5 at the www.DoggieShorts.org Come meet PAWSH La Encantada’s sagrr.org door and all proceeds go to help the available dogs in the Courtyard at La homeless pets at HSSAZ. Mon. Feb. 4, 6-8PM Encantada. Fall in love and enjoy 25% Sun. March 31 1-4PM Yappy Hour for Arizona off ALL PAWSH merchandise with your A Taste of Gold at Sat. Jan. 19, 10AM- 2PM Greyhound Rescue adoption! https://www.facebook.com/ Madaras Gallery HSSAZ Canines in the Courtyard Noble Hops events/345692329341004/ 3035 N Swan Rd., Tucson La Encantada 1335 W. Lambert Ln. Wine tastings, Music, Art, Silent auction 2905 E. Skyline Dr. Oro Valley 85737 and more. A great way to spend a Tucson 85718 Happy Hour is all about getting out, Sunday afternoon. Info: contact@sagrr. Come meet PAWSH La Encantada’s letting loose, catching up old friends org available dogs in the Courtyard at La and making new ones. 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www.thetucsondog.com 13 Dogs in Blue; The K9 Beat
Paw Patrol Story & Photos by Emily Dieckman
Deputy Leo and Officers Luke and Leia offer comfort in mental health crises.
A little girl who survived abuse awaits an interview with police to document what happened to her. Call center operators at a local crisis hotline gear up for another day taking calls. An officer returns to the department after a 36-hour Brothers Officer Luke and homicide call. Deputy Leo hanging out.
Situations like these call for Deputy Leo, a 97-pound yellow Labrador retriever. One of the newest members of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), and the inaugural member of the Crisis Canine Response Team, Leo is a therapy dog. He’s trained to help deescalate situations and comfort people having mental health crises or who have experienced trauma.
“I see people smile. I see people laugh,” said Leo’s handler Detective Shawn Degan, who works in the department’s Mental Health Investigative Support Team unit. “I always get people saying ‘This is the best part of my day. Grooming Can he come back tomorrow?’” In 2017, Sgt. Jill Isley, Supervisor of the Mental Health Investigative Support Team, suggested Boarding PCSD institute their own therapy dog program as a way to build a bridge between officers Detective Degan and Deputy Leo pose for a photo and the community. She and Detective Degan Training connected with Jeremy Brown, owner of The Complete Canine. Brown helped them select six-month old Leo from a breeder in Wilcox.
After completing Canine Good Citizen Class through the American Kennel Club, the department began looking into advanced obedience training to register Leo as a therapy dog. Registered therapy dogs must be able to calmly navigate environments like hospitals — long hallways, people confined to (520) 290-8181 different rooms and obstacles like staircases. Of course, they didn’t want to bring an untrained dog into an actual hospital, so they thought about what 2001 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. environments are similar to hospitals. That’s how they came up with the idea of taking Leo to jail. www.sabinocanyonpetresort.com Pups in jail
Buy one Playtime Leo’s basic training in jail $5 OFF or Swim session — practicing commands your pet’s next like “sit,” “stay,” and and get one learning to go up and full groom or down stairs — had inmates bath & brush FREE pressing their faces up against their cell windows Deputy Leo, Officer Leia and Officer Luke’s Limit one per customer, per visit. Limit one per customer. in excitement. Some were “business cards” so happy they broke into tears. Inmates reported feeling happier after his visit, and their actions reflected it: In the period following Leo’s training, there was
14 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 a reduction in the number of assaults inmates committed on each other and on staff. The jail’s chief decided he wanted two dogs like Leo on his staff.
With more guidance from Brown, the department bought two of Leo’s siblings from the same breeder, named them Officers Luke and Leia, and designated them the Corrections Pet Assisted Stress Unit. The two dogs have a different home base than Leo, but they all have the same area of expertise: comforting those who need it. The purchase of all three dogs was made possible by a $10,000 gift from Arizona Complete Health.
Some officers in the department were hesitant about the program; they didn’t understand the role a cuddly dog would fill. One in particular—a former SWAT member—was adamant that the program was stupid, and a total waste of money.
“Now, every day he comes in and he’s just a little kid who wants to see the dog,” Detective Degan smiles. “He admits it—‘I didn’t think it had any value, but it’s priceless.’”
Everyone who meets Leo, Luke, or Leia seems to feel the same way. When a family had to face their daughter’s accused killer on a TV screen in court, Leia was with them. When he isn’t keeping someone company, Deputy Leo can be found lounging around the office at the Pima County Sheriff’s “They said that Leia was the best Cody’s Friends is in need of: Department in Tucson. thing that could have happened to them during that process, and they absolutely wanted to make sure she’s there • Volunteers every time they have to do something like this,” Detective Degan said. • Gallon & quart-size Brightening Up the Department zip lock bags
Officers who opposed the program at first weren’t totally wrong—these dogs • New & Used are for cuddling. But they also offer silent companionship, injecting some Pet supplies excitement into the middle of the workday when they are reunited and start playing together in the hallway. They fulfill more purposes than the department (leashes, collars, ever realized they would. crates, sweaters) After an officer is involved in a shooting, their family members often must wait • Clean Blankets at the station while the officer goes through the proper procedure; Leo keeps them company. One employee’s daughter came in to play with Leo after she received a serious diagnosis. Sometimes, someone in the office spends a few Meet Cody and drop off minutes throwing a ball for him. your donations at our “People don’t always say they need him – they’ll just come in and pet him,” Detective Degan said, WOOFstock booth. using the officer who returned from the 36-hour homicide call as an example. “He came in and Donations may also be left on laid on the ground and said, ‘I need some puppy Cody’s Friends’ front porch: time.’ Ten minutes later, he hopped up and said, 4702 N. Flowing Wells. ‘That’s what I needed. I’m recharged.’” Tucson, AZ 85705 PCSD is the first Southern Arizona Agency to For questions, please call: 520-419-0450 have a therapy canine program. It has been such a success that the department plans to buy two Founded in 2010 by then-10-year-old Cody Allen, more dogs to work with school resource officers. Cody’s Friends is a 501(c)3 organization that provides Arizona Complete Health, who has gifted the donated pet food and critical pet supplies to over 35 department $36,000 to date, is again helping human service agencies, and over 75 animal rescue make this possible. Corrections Officer John groups. Recipients include: Meals on Wheels, the Dickinson, Luke’s handler at the jail, summed up Community Food Banks, the Tucson Fire Department, Pima Animal Care Center, The Hermitage Cat Shelter working with the dogs simply: Officer Luke poses with his handler, Corrections & Sanctuary, and many more. All donations are tax “It’s been the best job I’ve ever had,” he said. Officer John Dickinson deductible. Cody’s Friends helps save the lives of thousands of animals right here in Pima County Follow the PCSD pups on Instagram at @deputy_leo_, @officer_luke_, and @ every day. officer_leia.
www.thetucsondog.com 15 DOGHOUSE
A VISIT TO THE All the dogs on these pages are available for adoption now. If you are interested in meeting any of these adorable friends, please call the group listed with the picture.
JIGGY I’m a dream come true: a healthy, 6 year-old boy, LUNA I’m a 2 year-old Hound mix, microchipped, about 45 lbs. I was raised with other dogs and even pigs! spayed, up to date on vaccines, and house-trained. I weigh I’m a great inside dog, a polite gentleman who’s completely around 40 lbs, and am the most loyal girl you could ask for housebroken, and I LOVE children. My former dad died, her. I love to be pet, give you kisses, and go for walks with and I will make a great addition to any family. Smiling Dog you. I want nothing more than a best friend to lounge on Rescue: 520-977-8000 or www.smilingdogrescue.com the couch with and a safe place to call home. Could that home be yours? Adoption Fee: $125. RAD Rescue 661- 400-5151 or www.radrescueinc.org
MINNIE Lovely, healthy 1.5 year-old pup. I’m completely housebroken, crate-trained, and I never chew CHARGER (715547) I am a playful 5-year-old boy anything that is not mine. I am dog selective, and need a who loves treats and already knows how to sit. I am Tucson- home without cats. I’m playful and will follow you wherever famous because I have been featured on Fox 11 Daybreak you go. I’m the smartest dog in the world, a great companion, and the Tucson Morning Blend. My forever family needs to and a real cuddle bug! Smiling Dog Rescue: 520-977-8000 know that I have allergies that cause my skin to be itchy. I or www.smilingdogrescue.com need specific food (z/d), medication, and veterinary follow- up care. I go home with a 60-day supply of medication! I really didn’t like spending time in the kennels, so I’m waiting TY I am a large Kelpie mix; I’m 2 or 3 years old, and for my forever family in a foster home. Humane Society 635 weigh about 60lbs. I was rescued from a hoarding situation. W. Roger Rd. or 520-327-6088, ext. 173. I love little dogs, and am cat- and dog-friendly. I’m awesome at walking on-leash. I love hiking, exploring, am excellent at climbing, and fearless trekking through bushes. Cacti GABBY (855429) I am a gentle 5-year-old girl who don’t phase me! I need a patient person, willing to build is a complete love bug! I will gladly follow you around the my confidence. Vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and house and give out doggie kisses. I would make the perfect searching for my forever home. Adoption Fee: $125. RAD binge-watching partner. I have allergies, which causes many Rescue 661-400-5151 or www.radrescueinc.org families to overlook me. It is manageable and I promise to love you unconditionally in return. Humane Society 635 W. Roger Rd. or 520-327-6088, ext. 173.
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A VISIT TOIf just oneTHE of every five Americans wanting to add a cat or dog to their family in the next year adopted from a shelter, not one single healthy, treatable cat or dog would lose his life in a shelter. Source: Humane Society of the United States
ROMAN Would you mind rubbing my belly while we YOGI & BUTTERS My mom, talk? I am 7 months old and a big, happy puppy. Both my back Butters, and I came here after our person died. legs were broken when I was little, and I had to stay quiet for too long. Now I get to run and play and wrestle with the neighbor We’ve been sad and scared, but we’re okay. dog. Wanna play tug-of-war? I am really good at it! Can we We’ve been good eaters right from the start— go home now, so I can show you?” HOPE Animal Shelter www. I’ve gone from 5 pounds to 5.6! I’ve had my hopeanimalshelter.net or 520-792-9200 nails trimmed, some dental work done, and every night I sleep in a soft, cozy bed. The same is true for Mom—plus, we’ve each SADIE The most wonderful man adopted me from HOPE been given Free Vet Care for Life. (I’m 11; she’s 12). The Animal Animal Shelter 4 years ago. He was very kind and took me League of Green Valley 520-625-3170 everyday to Udall Park; this special person died, and I came back to HOPE. I am around 10 years old, and get along great SASHA I am a Lab/Dachshund Mix that with other dogs and cats. I just want a quiet home with a loving has been busy raising my family. Now I’m ready person who is home a lot because I can get anxious when to find my new home. I’m super sweet and love to by myself. If you have another 4-legged friend, that would be be beside my people. Miss Maggie May’s Rescue perfect. HOPE Animal Shelter www.missmaggiemays.org www.hopeanimalshelter.net or 520-792-9200 SHASHA’S PUPPYS We were getting into the holiday mood, but LENA I’m a 5 year-old Shar-Pei that does well with other we are now ready to find our new homes! Born dogs, but I would be fine as an only dog too. I need an adopter on October 29th. Miss Maggie May’s Rescue who is committed to continuing my weight loss journey! Pei www.missmaggiemays.org People: www.peipeople.com or Kim @ 520-730-5183
HEMI I’m a 5 year-old male Shar-Pei mix, looking for that active-type home where I can burn off some energy. I excel at walking, running, and hiking, but also love me some good cuddle time on the couch watching Netflix. I’m great with other dogs but not a huge fan of cats. Pei People: www.peipeople. com or Kim @ 520-730-5183
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www.thetucsondog.com 17 BAJA CAFE LOGO FINAL ARTWORK
Working Dogs Breakfast, brunch or lunch... Kiernan’s Kindness Offers Comfort as long as it’s Baja! Story by Emily Dieckman Nonprofit honors the memory of a young woman who spent her life Three locations 7002 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson AZ 85710 spreading a message of love. OPEN DAILY 2970 N Campbell Ave, Tucson AZ 85719 6 am - 2 pm 3930 W Ina Rd Ste 322, Tucson AZ 85741 Kiernan Blaker was the kind of Canine Massage person who spent a lot of time at Ben’s Bells, painting bells to spread Benefits: Speeds Healing of Injuries messages of kindness. She had a Pain Relief CANINE heart for people and animals, and Aids in Emotional Adjustment MASSAGE wanted to be a nurse. C10Increases M25 Y80 K0 Joint Mobility & Function All Ages -R231 AllRenewed G188Breeds B81 Mobility for Older Dogs All Activity Levels One day, her friend Jeremy Brown, Speeds Healing of Injuries • Pain Relief • Aids in Emotional Adjustment owner of the Complete Canine, FREE 30C5 minute M75 Y75 K0Human Massage ($40 value) with Increasespurchase R230Joint G101 of Mobility initial B74 45 & Functionminute K-9 • Renewed Massage* Mobility for Older Dogs and his therapy dog Archie were *For qualifying Dogs (see website) making their rounds at Banner Balanced VISIT University Medical Center. Brown C70 M80 Y40 K25 By R86 G62 B94 OUR uses the power of cute, cuddly Touch Kiernan’s Kindness and Complete WEBSITE Canine owner Jeremy Brown with his K-9 PERFORMANCE MASSAGE Designed by: Jum Vencilao Archie to offer patients a little bit 520-490-4543 Keeping Dogs Moving FOR Email Add: [email protected] dog, Lacey C50 M60 Y80 K45 of comfort. He was shocked to see k9performancemassage.comR90 G70 B46 SPECIALS Skype: jum.vencilao [email protected] balancedbytouch.com Kiernan was a patient—she was only in her early 30s. She hadn’t told her friends about her health.
“She called me that evening and said, ‘Mom, guess who I ran into!’” said Kiernan’s mother, Nedla Blaker. “They visited with her, and she cuddled with Archie and it just made her day.’”
When Kiernan passed away in late 2017, Nedla approached Brown
AN ALL VOLUNTEER, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NO-KILL with the idea of naming a therapy dog after Kiernan, to carry on DOG & CAT SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER Kiernan’s message of kindness. Brown and Kiernan were friends for over a decade—Kiernan even introduced Brown to his wife.
“I have a better idea,” Brown said. “What if we have 20 dogs or more volunteer for Kiernan’s Kindness?”
Kiernan’s Kindness Therapy Dog Group was born in 2018. The nonprofit trains and deploys therapy dog teams to visit locations like hospitals, schools, and hospice centers. The goal is simple but powerful: to spread kindness throughout Southern Arizona and offer comfort to those in need.
Since 2014, Brown’s business, the Complete Canine, has offered pet-training classes built around positive, rewards-based Rudy, a Goldendoodle and Justice, a Pit Bull mix, visit children at training techniques. One course Wright Elementary.
18 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 prepares dogs to become certified therapy dogs through certifying Dear Lacey, groups like Pet Partners, Alliance of Therapy Dogs or the Humane Society’s VIP Therapy Dog program. The business is also a pipeline to Thank you for coming to see us even though you have no leg. You the new nonprofit: Many newly-certified therapy dog teams who took are a very brave dog. I have a lot of courage in you. You are a big classes at the Complete Canine jumped to get involved with Kiernan’s role model in my life, you’ve taught me that if you’ve had the worst, Kindness. that you can make the best of it. Thank you for teaching me that, because I’ve been through bad Kiernan’s Kindness is entirely run by volunteers. Traditionally, therapy stuff also. I have problems with dog teams individually approach places to become volunteers. anger & depression and yore Kiernan’s Kindness coordinates this effort. Kiernan’s 55 therapy dog teaching me that whatever teams attend venues and you go through, you can get events—including school through it. carnivals and kindness days—as a unit. “The With inspiration from Kiernan, an idea behind Kiernan’s initial idea from Nedla, and the Kindnesses is we help determination of Brown, Kiernan’s speed up the process,” Kindness brings the power of Brown said. “We mentor an animal’s comfort to people teams, set them up for throughout the community, while success and guide them keeping alive the memory of its to be the best they can namesake. Justice getting -- and giving! -- some loving at be for the situation.” Wright Elementary. “I really, truly believe in the value Lacey the therapy dog, Kiernan’s spirit of generosity brings comfort to the community through of getting comfort from animals,” reporting for duty! a myriad of venues. Some teams visit Agape Hospice after a resident said Nedla, now a member of the passes away, bringing cheer to the other residents. At the Tucson Jewish Board of Directors for Kiernan’s Kindness. “I think Kiernan is looking Community Center, therapy teams visit early childhood education down from heaven and being happy that we’re offering kindness classes and clients ranging from 14 through animals.” to 38 years old in the special needs services program. Therapy dog Visit: www.kiernanskindness.org for more information. teams teach lessons of kindness, of course, but they also teach taking turns, listening, and sharing.
Some teams volunteer at the Temple Emanuel Hebrew School, where The Complete Canine students in fourth through eighth Our mission is to support you in the grade practice Hebrew reading quest to better understand, train, skills in preparation for their Bar or and communicate with your pets. Bat Mitzvahs. Brown said watching young people hard at work to preserve a language is moving. Professional Dog Trainer Watching demeanors transform & Doggie Day Care Raleigh the Greyhound visits 4767 N. First Ave from embarrassed to relieved when with a client in the Tucson Jewish (520) 403-1401 the dogs are present is even more Community Center’s special needs services program. CompleteCanineTucson.com Open 7am to 7pm moving.
“They go to the dogs and just spill,” he said. OMINGDA Canine members of Kiernan’s Kindness teams range from Chihuahuas O LE GR S to English Setters. Brown owns two therapy dogs: Lacey, a three-legged Tues - Sat All Breeds Golden Retriever/Australian Shepherd, and Archie, the Yellow Lab, who 8 am - 4 pm Dogs & Cats was with him the day he saw Kiernan at the hospital. Good therapy dogs are any breeds, so long as they are outgoing, not easily startled, www.groomingdalestucson.com and good listeners. THE PROFESSIONAL PET SALON VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED Brown shared a favorite memory of the power of therapy dogs. After Doggie Day Care • Gentle Expert Handling taking Lacey to visit a group of local high school students, a freshman Nail Clipping • Appointment Requested wrote Lacey a thank you note for the way she helped him become more (520) 292-9436 • 4759 N. 1st Ave. (just south of the River) confident, more comfortable around people, and even less suicidal. Brown has the letter framed on the wall at The Complete Canine:
www.thetucsondog.com 19 All the cats on these pages are available for adoption now. If you are interested in The Scratching Post meeting any of these adorable friends, please call the group listed with the picture. CATS FOR ADOPTION TREBLE I’m a sweet, gentle, declawed, blue boy senior who would like a quiet home for my golden years. I tolerate the other cats, but I’m not a big fan. I was turned into PACC because I stopped using the litterbox. Turns out it YETI I am a 6 year-old male, Domestic Short Hair. I wasn’t my fault...I was blocked! I’m all better now after my came in as a stray at the end of 2017. I was scared and urinary catheter, and I’ve been here almost 2 years --- I don’t unsure of my new home. I am still a bit shy & timid, but know why. HOPE Animal Shelter www.hopeanimalshelter. have come a long way. The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter net or 520-792-9200 & Sanctuary 520-571-7839 DILLY If it weren’t for my diminutive size, you might RADLEY I’m a 5 year-old male, Domestic Short think I’m a Maine Coon, but no, I’m simply a little “mini- Hair, and I am FIV positive. I’m quiet, and my laid back Maine!” I know my name, am very calm, and love to be personality causes me to get overlooked. Take a moment petted. I’m a sweet girl with lots of purrs to share (especially to say hello to me, and you will find a complete and total in bed at night!), so I hope you’ll be the one to give me that sweetheart. I enjoy one-on-one time, lots of pets, and head chance! The Animal League of Green Valley 520-625-3170 scratches. I’m ready to be spoiled in a forever home. The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary 520-571-7839 SILVER I make quite an impression with my silvery tabby fur and golden eyes, and even more of one when you JEZEBEL (850718) I am a 3-year-old loveable girl get to know me! Although I’ve been roaming free, now that who enjoys ear scratches! I have been searching for my I’m safe I’m looking forward to lots of “us” time in a secure forever home for over a year and can’t figure out why! I new home with my own person. As an 18-month-old guy, tested positive for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and will need to I’ve got TONS of time ahead of me to share all the joys of live exclusively indoors in a low-stress home. My adoption life, so won’t you please make that happen and come by includes FREE FeLV testing and vaccinations for your current for a chat? I know that’s all it’ll take! The Animal League of cats at home. Humane Society 635 W. Roger Rd. or 520- Green Valley 520-625-3170 327-6088, ext. 173. NOCHE I am a sweet, well-adjusted, completely ZARI (855139) I am a very loving 2-year-old girl who blind girl. I had a severe Upper Respiratory Infection as a loves to play. I love attention and hope my new family will very young kitten, and have been blind since. I am also FIV give me lots of ear and head scratches. Bring your family to (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) Positive. I am looking for a meet me at Humane Society 635 W. Roger Rd. or 520-327- loving home willing to take a special needs kitty. Claws ‘n 6088, ext. 173. Paws: [email protected]
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20 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 Kitty Korner
Felines Are Worth Fighting For Story By Emily Dieckman & Photos Courtesy of Tucson CARES
Tucson CARES takes on tough feline medical cases and “There need to be more people doing the work that she does,” Sakta said. advocates for animal rights. “We’re talking thousands that would not have made it if not for her medical intervention, because she was willing to care for them, or because of her When Alexis Ormbsy found a sick, abandoned cat near advocacy.” the Tucson airport, she took him in, but he wasn’t eating. Every place she called for help suggested she take him Meow Manor to an animal shelter, where she knew he was likely to be put down. Shuman grew up in a family of animal lovers. She has been taking in kittens and rabbits from the roadside A plea for help on Facebook led her to Jessica Shuman, since she was a little girl. When she moved to Tucson the founder and director of local nonprofit Tucson in 1989, she quickly became familiar with the stray Companion Animal Rescue Education and Support, and feral cats in her neighborhood and doing some or Tucson CARES. Tucson CARES paid for a vet visit, a informal TNR. She started volunteering with an animal round of bloodwork, and the medication the cat needed. Shuman even sat with welfare organization in 2003, then began fostering Ormbsy, who is afraid of needles, and showed her how to perform injections by animals with PACC, and decided to formalize her work practicing on Persian limes. through a nonprofit in 2008.
“Anywhere else I would have taken She takes in cats with oral cancer, anemia, him, he probably would have him blindness, rattlesnake bites, ruptured eyes, stomatitis, volunteer Mark put down,” said Ormsby. She was hyperthyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatic Manson, holds so inspired by her experience with lipidosis, feline leukemia, diabetes, you name it. The Calvin, a Tucson CARES cat available Tucson CARES, and with her rescue goal is to find them all homes, but she knows some of for adoption cat Mattis, that she now fosters them have found a permanent home with her. At the kittens for the Pima Animal Care time of this interview she shared her house with 2 dogs and 51 cats, most up Center (PACC), and at the local for adoption. rescue Lil Bit of Love. “No one else Lowell, a feeding tube and hepatic would have tried this hard to keep lipidosis survivor, before and after “It’s not really that it’s my home any more that I share with lots of animals,” she him alive.” receiving treatment for Tucson CARES laughed. “It’s that I live in a shelter. But I’m proud to show it to people.”
Rescue, Welfare and Advocacy The organization it must require to keep such a full house so clean—there’s not a trace of a bad smell, even though the cats have free range of the house for Animal rescue just one part of what Tucson CARES does. The volunteer-run group the most part—is astonishing. is also an animal welfare and advocacy organization. They are proponents Shuman doesn’t like to have and practitioners of trap neuter return (TNR), which helps manage feral cat closed doors or caged populations; they once gathered a team of volunteers to TNR 82 cats over animals, but there is one room two days in a single mobile home park. They help all sorts of animals—from especially for cats on special coy to ferrets to dogs. But along the way, they’ve developed an “unintentional diets due to bladder stones or expertise” in taking care of felines. urinary crystals, and another for cats who are particularly “We’re the primary contact for PACC’s most critically afraid of people or who have ill and injured felines,” Shuman said. “And whether it’s frequent herpes flare-ups. A an animal from a county shelter, a home pet, a mobile few cats with feeding tubes home community, we look at each situation and try to Tucson CARES rescued Louie from PACC are in large kennels to keep help the best we can by looking at our resources and when he had calicivirus them safe. the resources available in the community.” There are cats, cat food, cat beds and cat medical equipment all over the house. This leaves Tucson CARES—and Shuman—in a But homey touches are also abundant: There are also bookshelves, a collection constant state of triage, because every day brings of owl figurines, a stack of records, candles set on a table, art hanging on the something new. In October 2018, for example, Tucson walls. There happens to be a radio and a nightlight in every room for the cats, CARES took in two cats that were surrendered to PACC yes. But this harmony between human and animal is striking in how natural it Felipe, a cat Tucson with urinary tract blockages—their owners loved them, feels—almost like taking care of the helpless is a part of what makes us human. CARES provided veterinary attention but couldn’t afford the necessary surgery. PACC called for and returned to Shuman, who took them in, paid for their surgery, and “I just want a world without terror and without suffering, and I believe that that’s his owner returned them to their owners. a right of every living being,” Shuman said. “That’s pretty much my driving force.” Alecs Sakta, founder of the organization Tucson Feral, has known Shuman for over a decade, and said Shuman’s knowledge of caring for community cats is For more information on Tucson CARES, unparalleled in Tucson. or to donate to the organization, visit tucsoncares.org.
www.thetucsondog.com 21 Cover Story: Come One, Come All:
Story By Claire Sheridan & Photos Frank Brinsley and Meredith Dunkel
The Tucson Dog Magazine is excited to invite the community to a fun-filled day months old, came from Surprise, Arizona. She’s now the queen of the roost at 9 of Peace, Love, & Adoptions at our First Annual WOOFstock Adopt-A-Thon. The years old. Larry hopes to find Sophie a larger furry companion at WOOFstock. event will be held at the bandstand in Reid Park on Sunday, March 10th from His favorite band, Pink Floyd wasn’t at the original Woodstock, but his favorites 10AM-4PM. from the show were Jimi Hendrix and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the iconic music festival that If Frank of The Frank defined a generation and forever altered the landscape of concerts and festivals. Show’s on-air presence WOOFstock aims to forever alter the lives of rescue and shelter animals, while has ever made you wonder providing a veritable playground for humans and canines alike. about the man behind the mike, WOOFstock is The day’s line-up includes: a blessing of the animals by St. Mark’s Church, your chance to meet him! costume contests for humans and canines, best trick/talent contest for the canines, Frank Brinsley grew up canine demonstrations including the Tucson Police Department K9 Unit, Phoenix in the Midwest, the son Area Disc Dogs, food trucks, a parade of adoptable dogs throughout the day of a preacher. He started and dog adoptions on Adoption Alley. Low-cost vaccinations and microchips working in radio at 15 will be available onsite, presented by The Humane Society of Southern Arizona years old, when a high and by No Kill Pima County. school teacher helped him Brinsley Family Hiking with Pups get a part-time gig at the All of this is made possible by our fabulous vendor-sponsors. You’ll find a broad newly opened Christian radio station in his hometown of Ashland, Kentucky. array of goods and services at the many booths throughout the event, including Since then, Brinsley has appeared on the radio in Memphis, Tampa, New York lots of free samples and retail items. City (where he worked with Danny Bonaduce) and Tucson. While he may not outwardly be the tie-dye type of guy, he is frequently seen sporting Birkenstocks, Best of all, dog-loving local radio personalities Larry Mac & Frank of 96.1 a nod to the Woodstock era. KLPX’s Frank Show and Meredith Dunkel of 94.9 MIXfm will be onsite to host the event.
Larry Mac has worked in radio since 1985 and he slips easily into the role of Ring Master. As the Operations Manager at Arizona Lotus, Larry is involved in every aspect of running the show. He, alongside Frank of the Frank Show, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the morning at WOOFstock, from 10 AM to noon.
Walter Brinsley’s PACC Foster
Brinsley brings his love of 60s era music to his role as co-host, alongside producer Larry Mac, to the morning of WOOFstock. He has fondness for the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, but especially for the solo work of Neil Young. Brinsley was thrilled to share his recently arrived lithograph from “Songs for Judy.” As much as he loves music, Frank might love animals even more.
Larry Mac in the studio (photo courtesy Frank Olma) When he was in third As a child, Mac always had pets, with a 2-dog minimum! The dogs included grade, Brinsely came West Highland and Scottish Terriers (Frosty & Shutty), two Chihuahuas (Bingo & home one day to find Faker), and his favorite childhood pet, a German Shepherd/Collie Mix named a “Lassie” dog that his Duchess. Now the father of a rescue Pug named Sophie, Larry is a dog dad parents had adopted extraordinaire. When Larry, who owned two cats, and his wife, who owned from the pound. The a Lhasa Apso, decided their family’s first dog together should be a Pug, they Collie’s name was Brinsley PACC Foster Kitten searched high and low for a dog in need of rescue. Sophie, then just a few Skipper. When his before and after
22 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 WOOFstock Is Near
family moved, they were forced to re-home Skipper. Many years later, Frank’s to Meatball, and was cautioned disappointment at loosing Skipper was still palpable. Brinsley “spent [his] by his doctor that he needed adolescent years sad about Skipper and wanted to make up for it.” to find Meatball a new home in order to continue breathing From his love of the Pomeranian his wife, Allison, had when they met, to the comfortably. With a beyond adoration he has for the family’s current rescued dogs, Buddy and Ruby, you heavy heart, when it came could say that Frank has made up for Skipper in spades. Since early childhood, time for the couple’s next move, kindergarten teacher Allison has had animals follow her home. She is arguably Meatball stayed behind with the driving force behind the Brinsely clan’s foster operation. Two of the family’s friends. While Matt mourned the standout foster cases were a pair of kittens with severe upper respiratory absence of his furry companion, infections, and a 12-year-old Pitbull named Walter who had a massive tumor Meredith took to researching that had to be removed from his rear flank. All of the animals have come from hypoallergenic pet options. Pima Animal Care Center. One reason the Brinsleys foster is to help teach their sons, Sam and Charlie, empathy and responsibility. Once they were married, and
Clara & Matzoball their daughter Clara was three years old, Meredith and Matt started looking for a hypoallergenic dog to adopt from the local Humane Society in Minneapolis. They went to the shelter weekly, to no avail. After six fruitless months searching, a friend told them about a puppy in Wisconsin that needed help. Nobody wanted him; he was the runt of the litter, and he had an abdominal hernia, which would require surgery in the near future. However, being a Labradoodle, the puppy met the most critical requirement: he was ypoallergenic.
They decided to just meet the puppy, and the rest is history. “He jumped on my lap, and was good with my kid. I knew in that second,” said Meredith. Matzoball has become a second child. Meredith’s Hiking Family “I have a kid now, but I have the same feeling when I look Afternoon host, Meredith Dunkel is also a dog-lover and a big fan of Woodstock at him. Is that weird?” Matzoball, Matt, & Clara Hiking music. Among her favorites are: Janis Joplin, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, Joe Cocker, and Credence Clearwater Revival. She’ll be on No, Meredith, that’s not weird. That makes you a DOG PERSON, and the the lookout for a potential addition to perfect host for an afternoon at WOOFstock! her fur family while at WOOFstock. A graduate of Southern Illinois Thanks to our exclusive Radio Sponsors, 96.1 KLPX and 94.9 MIXfm and our University at Carbondale, Meredith’s incredible hosts, Frank, Larry Mac & Meredith. We also need to thank our career has taken her throughout the fabulous Title Sponsors: Adobe Veterinary Center, Holy Cow Tack, Feed & Pet, United States. She’s been on the radio Creature Comforts Pet Resorts and also to Friends of Pima Animal Care Center in Chicago/Carbondale, Milwaukee, for sponsoring Adoption Alley where you can find all our lovable dogs for Austin, Tucson, Minneapolis, Phoenix adoption. and Albuquerque, before returning to Tucson. Meredith is no stranger to hosting There are still special Sponsorships and booths available for the event, so if dog events. When she worked in you are interested in being a part of WOOFstock, Tucson, please, email Ann Albuquerque, she served as MC and at [email protected] Matzoball at Work judge for the community’s Doggie Dash & Dawdle. She’s also the pet parent of the adorable Matzoball, named We look forward to seeing everyone at WOOFstock. Be sure to stop by The for a traditional Jewish soup delicacy. When Meredith first met her husband Tucson Dog’s booth to say hello! While you’re there, don’t forget to register for Matt, he owned a cat named Meatball. Sadly, Matt developed severe allergies great contests and prizes!
www.thetucsondog.com 23 Finally, Herrington held a nonviolent protest at the headquarters of Disney Studios in Burbank, CA, enlisting the help of Dalmatian rescues and other Special Feature animal welfare organizations to educate the public about the movie’s cruel side effects. News trucks poured in from near and far. CNN picked up the story, catapulting Disney’s exploitation of Dalmatians and its malfeasance toward the plight of dogs in the wake of their movies to an international stage. An entire second grade class sent Media Partners for Pets a message that they were The Mother of WOOFstock, Tucson boycotting the movie. By Claire Sheridan & Photos by Ann Herrington In addition to her activities as a disruptor through the media, Herrington worked in the trenches of animal welfare, personally rescuing more than 1,500 Tucson Dog Magazine founder and dogs in three years through the rescue she founded. Media Partners for Pets owner Ann Herrington might not seem organized countless offsite adoption events to get animals out of the county like your typical hippie. With peaceful, shelter. Herrington went on to produce a weekly television show, educating the nonviolent resistance, using her media public about the plight of homeless pets, the need to spay and neuter, and other expertise, Herrington has battled the aspects of animal stewardship. establishment, and all for one cause: her love of animals. Her experiences led her to giving expert testimony before the Nevada state legislature, where she advocated for stricter criminal penalties for animal cruelty. In the late 1990s, Herrington enjoyed a successful career in Las Vegas local After years of multimedia multitasking in media until she had an experience that Sin City, Herrington “retired” to Prescott. irreversibly changed the course of her However, it is impossible to keep a life. Deciding she was ready to adopt a Hippie Dog Lover down. Realizing that second dog, she was surprised to find animal overpopulation is a problem that no one would go with her to the everywhere, she began an annual offsite Ann with Haley, Harley and Buster county shelter. They didn’t want to see all adoption event in Prescott. Then she of the sadness. founded the Adopt-a-Thon, WOOFstock. In 2008 Harley died but an unexpected Overwhelmed by the over- visit from another special shelter dog population and euthanasia named Bernie began to heal her heart. rates she observed in the In honor of Harley, and with Bernie by shelter, she found herself her side, she wanted to do something to crying over the enormity of carry on his mission. She founded The the need as she walked past Prescott Dog Magazine to be a voice each individual animal. She Ann and Bernie for ALL rescue and shelter animals. adopted a deaf Dalmatian Two years later, it was followed by the named Harley, “the dog who Flagstaff-Sedona Dog, and in 2015, the Phoenix Dog. Tucson Dog is the puppy started it all.” After they left, of the pack, which she started in July of 2017. Herrington couldn’t shake the WOOFstock Tucson is another realization of images; she realized she had that dream. to do something. Ann lost Bernie to cancer and it was devestating. It was there that the seeds of Handsome Harley She vowed never to get another dog. A close The Tucson Dog Magazine were planted. But before those seeds could become friend heard about this and said, “Who’s she the magazine you now hold, Herrington embarked on a 20-year campaign, kidding, we’re animal people... that’s what we waging a war of sorts against the maltreatment of animals. First, she tackled do!” Sure enough, 6 months later, Ann saw a the problems she observed in the shelter, creating the city’s first offsite Adopt-a- fluffly little pup at an apdotion event in need Thon with the help of her radio and television friends who promoted the event. of a home; and that was it... she brought her Herrington founded the non-profit organization Media Partners for Pets. Harley home and named her Gracie. One year later, was the organization’s mascot. at another event... there was a pup that needed a home A lover of the Dalmatian breed, Herrington knew about the fate of many and Andy Dalmatians in the wake of Disney’s film, 101 Dalmatians. Backyard breeders joined the Bernie - Canine Writer and puppy mills pounced on the flurry of excitement generated by the film and pack. of Bernie Barks as a result, many Dalmatians found themselves abandoned in shelters, often to be euthanized, as movie-goers discovered that ownership of a real, very A true labor of love, these magazines high-energy Dalmatian wasn’t suited to them. Unfortunately for Disney, they have been born from Herrington’s love of were getting ready to release 102 Dalmatians, and Herrington could not stand animals and her commitment to improving by quietly. Initially, she attempted a campaign of outreach, through letters and the lives of homeless animals as far as she phone calls to the studio. Finding her message ignored, Herrington took things can get her publications to travel. further, using her media connections to develop educational outreach materials about the Dalmatians’ fate. The Tucson Dog Magazine staff thanks our “Leader of The Pack” for bringing The campaign garnered national and international attention. At Herrington’s her vision to our community. We can request, Bob Barker of The Price Is Right taped a public service announcement hardly wait for our Hippie Celebration, about the breed, encouraging folks to procure stuffed Dalmatians, instead of WOOFstock, where we can share peace, real ones, or to educate themselves about Dalmatians, and to ADOPT if they love and pups in groovy tie-dye as a were in fact prepared to handle the ownership of a real dog. The material was reminder of our Hippie Heritage. all courtesy of Ann Herrington. She also worked with the Humane Society of Ann with Gracie and Andy The United States to get the word out. 24 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 Welco ets me Whether we are looking for a new place to live, traveling or going out for P some coffee or something to eat, many of us want to take our dogs along.
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26 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 Special Feature
Adopt Don’t Shop! The 1st Annual Humane Society of Southern Arizona “Black Fur Day” Story and Photos by Bonnie Craig
On Friday November 23rd, while many relaxed on a day off, nursing tryptophan Heather Van Dyke adopted a sweet tabby turkey hangovers, and others braved Tucson’s hectic thoroughfares in search of the cat named Freddy. Like the Normans, she best black Friday deals, a sweet tradition began at the Humane Society of Southern was looking for a buddy and “brother” Arizona (HSSAZ). Their first annual “Black Fur Day” event opened on that crisp and for her other cat. sunny Friday morning; it ended on Sunday afternoon with 37 adoptions having taken place. Soon after, another young cat joined another young family. Parents Yavanna Since moving into their new custom-built location last April, HSSAZ has seen many and Emanuel decided that their family positive trends. Spay and neuter programs have reduced intake, allowing HSSAZ was finally ready for a pet. Having accept in animals from nearby shelters, including PACC, and the Maricopa and recently moved to a bigger house, they Pinal County Shelters. 15-year HSSAZ veteran and current Director of Operations, felt that their kids, Estella and Jasper, were Christian Gonzales, explained that the holidays are typically a slow time for old enough for the responsibility. The kids adoptions at the shelter, as most people are preoccupied with holiday shopping. He said that the holidays are sadly a time of higher intake rates. Heather Van Dyke, and her new baby Freddy Enter Morgan Treiber. Her role in the greater Humane agreed; they had seen cats in movies and at Society organization has been friends’ houses. They had always wanted a inverted. After spending years cat, and, because they’re “less rowdy,” they as Admissions Supervisor in the got their wish. The family loved the calm perpetually damp environment friendliness of 3 month-old kitten Gordo right of Portland, Oregon, she came away. However, they planned to change his to Tucson to work as Adoption name to something more fitting, because, Coordinator--- a sunnier according to the kids, “He’s kind of skinny.” environment, and an arguably sunnier end of operations from People continued to trickle in and out all which to work. Wanting to see afternoon, some taking new friends home, Where the magic begins more adoptions take place others planting seeds in their minds, maybe during holidays, Treiber had the idea for the Black Fur Day event. HSSAZ decided to come back another day for that special The kitten formerly known as to try it out and see what would happen. Starting Black Friday, and continuing the animal. As the excitement died down, Treiber Gordo, with his new family, rest of the weekend, adoptions of all animals (not just those with black fur) were admitted that she was “…blown away by the clockwise from top, Yavanna, 50% off. Additionally, HSSAZ offered 30% off on all retail items- all tax-deductible, turnout, and honestly had no idea how busy it Emanuel, Jasper, and Estella.] and all putting funds back into HSSAZ. would be.” When asked to pose for a photo, Treiber agreed, only if she could hold an animal. She held one of her favorites: longest-term HSSAZ resident, Jezebel. Early Friday afternoon found a somewhat quiet retail and adoption area at HSSAZ, The pretty black and white cat has been at the shelter since Halloween of 2017. but soon a steady stream of individuals, couples, and families trickled in. Andrea Jezebel enjoys sharing her living area, and Tyler Norman came in looking happy and playing, with her best friend Mac. and excited with their sleeping toddler son. Both cats are Feline Leukemia positive. They were there to pick up the newest member While the condition is serious, it is of their family, a 5 month-old Lab mix. When often misunderstood. Feline Leukemia is asked what made them decide to adopt a treatable, and it is possible for FeLV+ cats new puppy, the Normans explained that they to live long, normal lives with proper care had recently moved into a new house with and management. Treiber said, “When their shepherd-pitbull mix. One day, they you adopt a Feline Leukemia positive cat, noticed that she looked bored and lonely, you are truly rescuing them.” so they decided to do something about it. They went and picked out their new pup, HSSAZ staff dream of Jezebel and Mac falling in love with “absolutely everything being adopted together. As they wait for about her.” On Black Fur day, they took the their forever home, the cats will continue new pup home to meet her big dog sister, to play and enjoy the attention of visitors. and join their loving, eclectic family, which Treiber was grateful for the response to also includes a kingsnake, a tegu, and a the event; it went so well that HSSAZ’s chameleon. Adoption Coordinator Morgan Black Fur Day will definitely be an annual The Norman family welcomes Treiber with long-term resident their newest member Jezebel and her best friend Mac event from now on.
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PAWSitively Cats No Kill Shelter- 1145 N. Woodland Ave. Tucson 85712 Area Shelters Pima Animal Care Center Lil’ Bit Of Love Rescue (520) 289-2747 Onsite Adoptions [email protected] [email protected] Animal League of Green Valley Weekdays noon-7p (520) 869-9537 Onsite Adoptions Weekends 10a-5p https://www.facebook.com/ Paws Patrol 7 days a week – 10a-2p 4000 N. Silverbell Rd. lilbitofloverescue/ 750 W. Camino Casa Verde 1600 West Duval Mine Rd. Tucson 85745 http://www.lilbitoflove.com/ Green Valley 85614 Green Valley 85614 (520) 724-5900 (520) 207-4024 (520) 625-3170 Miss Maggie May’s Rescue Ajo Substation (520) 603-6908 SOS Cat Rescue AZ www.talgv.org Cortaro 85652 Onsite Adoptions [email protected] (520) 445-3889 HOPE Animal Shelter Mon-Wed-Fri 11a-1p [email protected] Onsite Adoptions Wed 4:30-6:30p RAD Rescue Inc. Mon-Thurs, by appointment 1259 Well Rd. Rehabbing and Advocating for Dogs Feral Cat Assistance Fri-Sat-Sun noon-4p Ajo 85321 www.radrescueinc.com 8950 N. Joplin Ln. (520) 387-7502 [email protected] Tucson Feral Coalition Tucson 85742 (520) 256-0443 (520) 792-9200 Pima Paws for Life RUFF Rescue [email protected] www.hopeanimalshelter.net Onsite Adoptions www.ruffrescuetucson.com Info about TNR (Trap, Neuter Return) 7 Days A Week [email protected] FREE Spay/Neuter of Feral Cats Humane Society of Southern Arizona 7a-11a & 3p-7p (520) 490-0401 or (520) 339-0841 Low-Cost Spay/Neuter of owned cats Main Campus 2555 W. Zinnia Ave. Onsite Adoptions Tucson 85705 SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) Mon-Sat 11a-6p (520) 867-1193 (520) 349-8637 or (520) 250-5080 Specific Breed Rescues Sun: noon-5p [email protected] www.safeanimals.com Closed Major Holidays www.pimapawsforlife.org AIREDALE 635 W. Roger Rd. Save-A-Bull Rescue Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue Tucson 85705 The Hermitage Cat Rescue www.saveabullrescue.org Tucson, (800) 688-1402 (520) 321-3704 & Sanctuary www.hssaz.org Onsite Adoptions Saving at Risk Animals Tues-Sat 10a-5p (520) 499-0546 AKITA Akita Advocates Relocation Team HSSAZ Pawsh @ Park Place 5278 E. 21st St. www.savingatriskanimals.org Glendale Onsite Adoptions Tucson 85711 (602) 882-5482 Mon-Sat 10a-6p (520) 571-7839 Smiling Dog Rescue Sunday 11a-5p www.hermitagecatshelter.org (520) 997-8000 AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/HEELER 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. www.smilingdogrescue.com Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue Tucson 85711 Local Rescues Flagstaff (520) 881-7406 The Sanctuary Project (480) 442-ACDR(2237) www.ArizonaCattleDogRescue.org Animal Rescue Foundation Tucson (800) 691-9168 HSSAZ Pawsh Adoption Center [email protected] Tucson Cold Wet Noses AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD @ La Encantada (520) 319-9292 Aussie & Friends Onsite Adoptions [email protected] Payson Mon-Wed 10a–7p BARK (BabyAnimal Rescue Koalition) www.tucsoncoldwetnoses.com www.aussiefriendsrescue.com Thurs-Sat 10a-8p 585 E Wetmore Rd. Sun 11a-6p Tucson 85705 Tucson2Tails Amazing Aussie Lethal White Rescue 2905 E. Skyline Dr. [email protected] (520) 812-5682 Mesa Tucson 85718 facebook.com/BARKTucson/ [email protected] www.AmazingAussies.com (520) 327-6577 Central Arizona Animal Rescue Tucson’s Cause For Canines BASSET HOUND Arizona Basset Hound Rescue [email protected] (520) 283-3423 HSSAZ Thrift Store on Speedway Gilbert [email protected] Onsite Adoptions facebook.com/CentralArizona (866) 88-AZBHR Mon-Sat 10a-6p AnimalRescue/ facebook.com/TucsonsCFC/ Closed Sunday www.caaronline.org www.tucsoncauseforcanines.org BEAGLE 5311 E. Speedway Blvd. Southern AZ Beagle Rescue Tucson 85712 Cochise Canine Rescue Wild Hearts Rescue Ranch Tucson (520) 327-0010 Pomerene 85627 (520) 661-4522 (520) 247-7720 (520) 212-1718 [email protected] [email protected] PAWSitively Cats No Kill Shelter [email protected] www.wildheartsrescue.org Onsite Adoptions www.cochisecaninerescue.org BELGIAN MALINOIS Saving Paws Rescue Mon-Sat 10a-2p German Shepherd & 1145 N. Woodland Ave. Coalition of All Breed Rescues Arizona Bird/Reptile Rescues Belgian Malinois Rescue Tucson 85712 (CABRA) Phoenix (520) 289-2747 Phoenix Tucson Parrot Rescue (480) 737-6089 [email protected] [email protected] (520) 747-0554 www.savingpawsrescueaz.com [email protected] www.PAWSitivelycats.org (623) 931-1428 www.cabra.org BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG Paws Patrol Cat Rescues Arizona Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue 750 W. Camino Casa Verde In the Arms of Angels Phoenix Hearts That Purr-Feline Guardians (480) 415-5008 Green Valley 85614 (520) 873-8135 (520) 297-3780 www.bernesemountaindogrescue.com (520) 207-4024 [email protected] www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
28 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 Therapeutic, Therapy & BORDER COLLIE Greyhound Pets of Arizona SHARPEI Arizona Border Collie Rescue (877) 454-DOGS (3647) Pei People Shar Pei Rescue Inc. Service Animals (520) 906-0669 www.gpa-az.com Tucson www.azbordercollierescue.com [email protected] 1 Veteran Foundation Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption www.peipeople.com Service Dogs for Veterans CHIHUAHUA (520) 955-7421 www.1veteranfoundation.org Arizona Chihuahua Rescue www.sagreyhoundadoption.org SHELTIE Mesa 85208 Arizona Sheltie Rescue Handi-Dogs (480) 844-2447 GREAT DANE (520) 896-9075 75 South Montego Dr. www.azchihuahuarescue.org Dane Haven Inc. www.azsheltierescue.com Tucson 85710 Mesa (520) 326-3412 Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue (602) 388-4370 SIBERIAN HUSKY www.Handi-Dogs.org Small Breeds & Special Needs www.danehaveninc.com Arizona Siberian Husky Rescue (480) 299-4349 Scottsdale Pet Partners of Southern Arizona Great Dane Rescue of AZ Alliance (480) 498-1155 or (480) 288-1914 Therapy Dog Training & Volunteering The Chi Society Phoenix www.ashra.org [email protected] [email protected] www.greatedanerescueofazalliance.org www.therapyanimalsaz.org www.thechisociety.org Paw It Forward Husky Rescue JACK RUSSELL (480) 498-1155 or (480) 288-1914 Equine Assisted Therapy Programs COCKER SPANIEL & Jack Russell Rescue T.R.A.K. (Therapeutic Ranch for Animals POMERANIANS Scottsdale WEIMARANER and Kids) Mostly Cockers & Poms www.jrtconnection.com AZ Weimaraner Rescue 3250 E Allen Rd. (520) 822-6411 www.arizonaweimaranerrescue.com Tucson 85718 www.mostlycockersandpoms.com LABRADOR RETRIEVER (520) 298-9808 Arizona Labrador & Giant Breed Rescue WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER www.traktucson.org COLLIE Phoenix Westie Rescue of Arizona Southwest Collie Rescue (602) 307-LABS (480) 488-5711 Angels in Autism www.nmcollierescue.com www.azlabsandgiants.org 4885 S. Houghton Rd. #1 (520) 896-9075 WHIPPET Tucson 85730 Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue WRAP (Whippet Rescue and Placement) (520) 820-3650 DACHSHUND facebook.com/desertlab/ (520) 326-2170 www.angelsinautismllc.com Dachshunds Only Rescue (480) 899-LABS (5227) [email protected] Serving Statewide www.dlrrphoenix.org (602) 550-4088 YORKSHIRE TERRIER www.dachshundsonlyrescue.com MINIATURE PINCHERS Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Min Pin Haven Rescue www.yorkiefriendsrescue.com DOBERMAN (602) 402-3273 Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue [email protected] (602) 553-8433 Equine Rescues www.azdoberreescue.org PITBULL & Sanctuaries Pittie Me Rescue GERMAN SHEPHERD Gilbert Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary For The Love of German [email protected] (520) 398-2814 IMPORTANT Shepherds Rescue facebook.com/PittieMeRescue www.equinevoices.org Phoenix www.pittiemerescue.org NUMBERS www.4TheLoveOFGS.petfinder.com Equine Encore Foundation Pima County Animal Save-A-Bull Rescue (520) 349-6008 Control Services Saving Paws Rescue AZ German www.saveabullaz.org [email protected] 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson Shepherd & Belgian Malinois Rescue www.equineencorefoundation.org (520) 724-5900 Phoenix Standing Proud Pill Bull Rescue (480) 737-6089 (602) 791-5917 HEART (Happy Equine Acres Pima County Pet Licensing www.savingpawsrescueaz.com www.standingproudpitbulls.org Rescue & Therapy) (520) 724-5969 Tucson White German Shepherd Rescue POODLE (520) 445-1510 Town of Marana Animal [email protected] Arizona Poodle Rescue www.heartoftucson.org Care Services & Pet Licensing www.WGSDR.com (602) 325-1585 (520) 382-8020 www.arizonapoodlerescue.org Horse’n Around Rescue Ranch GOLDEN RETRIEVER & Foundation Inc. Town of Sahuarita Animal Care Rescue A Golden of AZ PUG (520) 266-0236 Services & Pet Licensing Tucson Arizona Pug Adoption & Rescue Network [email protected] (520) 445-7877 (520) 360-4414 (480) 964-3126 (520) 764-7661 [email protected] www.aparn.org Karuna Horse Rescue (520) 243-3267 If you have to give up Southern AZ Golden Retriever Rescue AZ Pug Life Rescue Society [email protected] your pet and live in Oro Valley (602) 730-0107 https://www.karunahorserescue.org the Town of Marana [email protected] or Sahuarita (520) 792-4653 ROTTWEILER Wildhorse Ranch Rescue (520) 327-6088 www.sagrr.org AZ Desert Rotti and Pals Gilbert [email protected] (866) 926-8007 Poison Control Hotline GREAT PYRENEES www.wildhorseranchrescue.com (855) 764-7661 (24 hrs. day) Arizona Great Pyrenees Dogs Association SAINT BERNARD www.azpyrs.com Arizona Saint Bernard Rescue Pig Sanctuary (480) 951-8495 GREYHOUND www.saintrescue.org Ironwood Pig Sanctuary Arizona Greyhound Rescue (520) 631-6015 (520) 866-7411 SCHNAUZER www.ironwoodpigs.org [email protected] Arizona Schnauzer Rescue, Inc. Chandler www.azchnauzer.org
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Morris K. Udall Park (520) 724-5000 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road Flowing Wells Park ORO VALLEY DOG PARKS Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 5510 N. Shannon Road (520) 791-4873 (north of Curtis Road) Naranja Park Hours: Dawn to dusk 810 W. Naranja Drive Palo Verde Park (520) 724-5000 Oro Valley, AZ 85737 TUCSON DOG PARKS 300 S. Mann Avenue Hours: Open daily · 6AM–10PM (south of Broadway, west of Kolb) George Mehl Family Foothills (520) 229-5050 Christopher Columbus Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Park – Smiling Dog Ranch 4600 N. Silverbell Road (520) 791-4873. 4000 E. River Road James D. Kriegh Park Hours: Dawn to dusk (River Road and Pontatoc Road) 23 W Calle Concordia, (520) 791-4873. Purple Heart Park: Hours: Dawn to dusk Oro Valley, AZ 85704 Ivan’s Spot (520) 724-5000 Hours: Open daily · 6AM–10PM Gene C. Reid Park: 10050 E. Rita Road (520) 229-5050 Miko’s Corner Playground Rita Road near Rees Loop McDonald District Park Country Club and 22nd Street Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4100 N. Harrison Road SAHUARITA DOG PARKS Use Picnic Place or Concert Place (520) 791-4873. (Harrison Road and Prospect Lane) entrances off Country Club Named after Ivan, a TPD police dog Hours: Dawn to dusk Quail Creek Dog Park Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. lost in the line of duty (520) 724-5000 1905 S Old Nogales Hwy, (520) 791-4873 Green Valley, AZ 85614 Named after Miko, a TPD police dog Sixth Avenue Dog Park Northwest Community Hours:Open daily · 6AM–10PM that lost its life in the line of duty. 2075 N. 6th Avenue Neighborhood Park (520) 822-8896 Hours: Dawn to dusk 7601 N. Mona Lisa Road Jacobs Park (520) 791-4873. (Mona Lisa Road and Magee Road) Anamax Dog Park 3300 N. Fairview Avenue Hours: Dawn to dusk 17501 S Camino De Las Quintas Hours: Dawn to dusk Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (520) 724-5000 Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520) 791-4873. 3482 E. River Road Hours: Open daily · 6AM–10PM This small off-leash area is located (River Road and Dodge Road) Star Valley Park (520) 445-7850 on west side of Jacobs Park. Hours: Dawn to dusk 6852 W. Brightwater Way (520) 724-5000 (Brightwater Way and Wade Road) Hours: Dawn to dusk
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32 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 Special Feature
Getting Gil Back On His Feet Story by Bella Wexler - Photos by Natalie Mast Gil, the black lab, is just like any other puppy; he loves to play with his Chihuahua housemate, chew up toys and slippers, and he can’t contain his excitement at the prospect of food. The only thing that distinguishes Gil from other dogs: He demonstrates this lively personality on two legs instead of four.
This pup is grateful for his current life, given the tragic alternative from Gil his legs back. Local farm sanctuary, Backyard Barnyard, helped which he was saved. In the spring of 2018, a local veterinarian in raise $3,000 quickly for the initial procedure. Later on, Nancy and eastern Arizona found Gil with his back two legs injured. His severe Evelyn established a GoFundMe page. They’ve held both rummage injuries made the vet suspect that a car had hit him. Unable to find and bake sales, accepted donations at events like Dogtoberfest, and a rescue organization to accommodate Gil’s needs, she was afraid organized fundraisers such as PupNight throughout the holiday season. she would need to euthanize him. That was when Gil’s second heroes, But Gil’s journey is an ongoing one, so they plan to continue fundraising Nancy Young Wright and Evelyn Lisenby-Karwoski came along. With in the future. the help of numerous other individuals and organizations, Nancy and Evelyn began working to give Gil his life back. Since Gil’s surgery, Evelyn and Nancy have been dedicated to helping him through physical therapy, where he receives acupuncture and works Nancy was introduced to Gil at the vet, and she couldn’t help but to rebuild his muscles on an underwater treadmill. While it is highly be charmed by the undying spirit embodied in the young pup. She unlikely that Gil will ever completely regain the usage of his back two facilitated Gil’s placement into Evelyn’s legs, these treatments have increased the care as his foster during the week, with feeling he has in this paralyzed area. Kim Kelly providing care on weekends. Now, you can see Gil kick his right leg and wag his tail ever so slightly when By teaming up with Backyard Barnyard he hears a can of food being opened or and Lil Bit of Love (LBOL), these women sees a playmate nearby. Gil is a fighter, have been able to give Gil a second determined to beat the odds with his slow, chance at the life that was almost stolen yet continuous improvement. from him so early on. Evelyn has been fostering Gil for almost six months. Upon This miraculous pup will be available for arrival, she gave him four baths before adoption when he finds a family capable finally revealing the grateful puppy under of accommodating the unique needs the layers of muck, which coated his fur. associated with his disability, and one With the help of Nancy, Evelyn learned that can keep up with his energetic and to properly care for Gil’s special needs. adventurous personality. In the meantime, While it does take two sets of hands to Gil is also looking for a relief foster family fasten him in his doggy wheelchair, Gil to help Evelyn and Kim. Accepting the needs no help taking off to explore from responsibility of caring for Gil was, “a there! leap of faith from the beginning” Evelyn says. It takes a village to turn this leap of Soon, Nancy and Evelyn took Gil to see a neuro-veterinarian. X-Rays of faith into a success story. Lil Bit of Love Rescue is helping to facilitate Gil revealed the truth about his injury. Gil wasn’t hit by a car. He was Gil’s placement into foster families and an eventual forever home. shot from pointblank range with a shotgun. Gil’s perseverance has taught everyone around him the importance of Because of the location of the buckshot in Gil’s spinal area, he probably appreciating life and working together to make a difference in the lives didn’t feel the shots upon impact. Nonetheless, his back legs would have of others. “He’s not done living yet,” says Evelyn. And certainly, our immediately given way beneath him. Gil’s caregivers were presented community isn’t done giving. with two options: leave the bullets in Gil’s spine and Gil inevitably in a wheelchair, or scrape together the thousands of dollars required to get If you are moved by Gil’s story and wish to contribute, you may stay him surgery and a chance of walking on all fours again. updated on fundraising opportunities via Gil’s Facebook page. For more information regarding Gil’s progress, contact Nancy Young Inspired by Gil’s undying zest for life and agility despite his condition, Wright via Gil’s Facebook page, at SavingGil, or Gil’s Instagram @ Gil’s new family of helpers chose the second option. They decided to gil_the_wonderpup involve the Arizona community in funding the surgery, which could give
www.thetucsondog.com 33 HANDI-DOGS PRESENTS Special Feature 4th Annual Love and Greyhounds: A Story of Symbiotic Synchronistic Redemption Story by Bonnie Craig Photos Courtesy of Jennifer Howard and Steven Wolf Anyone who has rescued a companion animal will probably tell you that it’s not a one-way street. So often that rescued animal turns around Saturday, April 6, 2019 and rescues us. Jennifer Howard and Steven Wolf each experienced this when they rescued their first Greyhounds in vastly different places The Loft Cinema • 3233 East Speedway and situations. They never could have known the future implications, and how it would eventually bring them together, under the most fateful, AN EVENING OF ALL NEW SHORT FILMS or perhaps karmic, of circumstances. AND VIDEOS FROM AROUND THE WORLD STARRING DOGS! Before they found each other, Howard and Wolf both endured and overcame many struggles. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Howard ~ PLUS ~ experienced more than her share of trials, surviving everything from mysterious liver failure at the impossibly young age of 20, to Hepatitis RAFFLES OF GREAT PRIZES C from blood transfusions at age 30, and open-heart surgery at 40. SILENT AUCTION OF ITEMS FOR DOGS One of the things that got her through the tough times was art. A self- AND THEIR PEOPLE taught artist, she found much of her inspiration in southwest imagery. 6:00 pm – Doors open for Silent Auction and Raffl es In the late 90’s, another source of inspiration struck. After learning of the often tragic and disturbing fate of racing Greyhounds, she became 7:00 pm – Furry Film Fest begins determined to rescue one herself. In the spring of 1998, she adopted GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY – SEATING IS LIMITED! Aiko, fresh off the track, through a rescue dedicated $20 if purchased before April 6 • $25 at the door to ex-racing Greyhounds. Purchase online at www.DoggieShorts.org after Feb. 4 This ignited Howard’s passion for Greyhounds, A Benefi t for and changed the course of her life.
At another time and place, Steven Wolf faced his Aiko Your Dog Could Be A Star! own formidable struggles. New this year–Dogs of Tucson fi lm. A debilitating spinal condition had forced the attorney into early Submit photos and/or videos (10 sec. retirement, and also prompted a move from Omaha, Nebraska to the or less) at www.DoggieShorts.org more forgiving climate of Sedona, Arizona. Around this time, on the IN PARTNERSHIP WITH by MARCH 10 for possible inclusion. now-defunct Tucson racetrack, a Greyhound was found abandoned. She was taken to Cottonwood and named Comet. VIP (Very Important Pup) In Cottonwood, Steven met and adopted this Tribute Package – $150 first Greyhound. Comet was wary and timid at first, but with love and consistency, Wolf Includes two tickets to the fi lm fest, taught her to trust again. Wolf saved her; she opportunity to bring your dog to the soon repaid his kindness. event plus a tribute slide of your dog shown during the fi lm fest. Meanwhile, back in Pennsylvania, Howard SPECIAL THANKS TO Be a Film Fest Sponsor! decided to end her unhappy marriage, and finally realize her dream of moving to the For information, please call southwest. In 2012, she pulled up stakes, Handi-Dogs at (520) 326-3412. FOR YOUR SUPPORT coming to Tucson for a fresh start. The blessing- in-disguise of unemployment prompted Learn more at www.DoggieShorts.org Howard and one Howard to radically shift gears. Knowing she of her rescue had valuable artistic skills, it was just a matter Greyhounds, Goose 34 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 of marketing. Since becoming inspired by Greyhounds, much of her art shifted in that direction. Using social media, she attempted to “friend” anyone who featured a Greyhound in their profile, thus building her client base. This also sparked another unforeseen opportunity.
One day in Sedona, Comet wanted to go for a walk. Wolf had already started training her as a service dog. By chance, they met some neighbors who knew of a surgeon that could help him. He thought it was a long shot but went for it. Now, after surgery and decade of therapy, he can do many things he never thought he would again. He still needs help with certain things. These are all things he has trained Comet to do for him, making her the very first Greyhound Comet and Wolf service animal. She was so impactful in his life that he wrote and published a memoir of their story, Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Saved Saved Me.
In Tucson, Howard’s business was doing well. She was donating and selling her Greyhound and other animal-themed art to different groups at wholesale prices, thus enabling both to benefit. While happily working on her art, she noticed one of her hundreds of new Greyhound social media friends repeatedly popping up on her news feed. He seemed to be going through a hard time due to a rough divorce. Howard could empathize with his situation, FREE and she was considering reaching out when she was surprised by one of his photographs. It featured a prominent geological formation, Spay/Neuter known as Elephant Head, which can be seen from interstate 10 near Green Valley, Arizona. for Pit Bull The location was just too much of a coincidence for Howard. She contacted the man, Steven or Pit Bull Mixes Wolf, just to meet as friends. When they met, owned by low-income however, something instantly clicked between Wolf and Howard them. They both fought their way through residents of Pima County. horrible medical situations, and won against all odds. They shared a similarly goofy sense of humor, and so many interests such For more info: go to as art, the outdoors, horses, and of course, Greyhounds. www.SNIPAPIT.com
Howard’s current dog Jovie, a rescue from or contact PACC, gets along famously with Wolf’s current Greyhound, Piper. Initially they were concerned about how Piper would do with Howard’s two cats, given the breed’s tendency to chase, but even the animals got along just fine. Howard and Wolf believe this was all meant to be, a fateful series of New siblings events where, if just the slightest thing would Jovie and Piper have been different, they might never have met. Luckily, the stars lined up just right for these soul mates. They are currently seeking another rescue Greyhound to join their happily ever after.
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Wild Hearts Ranch Rescue and Escalante Springs Equine Rehabilitation and Sanctuary Story & Photos By Kelli Van Nuys
In July of 2018, the Pima County Sheriff’s office found a group of 6 horses Instead, Gray continues to work on their rehabilitation, hoping someday Rosey and 1 donkey criminally abused, neglected, and starving. The group included and Posey may learn to trust again. two pregnant mares, fighting for their lives and the lives of their unborn foals. Fortunately, there was a safe-haven Eight miles up the road, Escalante Springs Equine Rehabilitation and Sanctuary, waiting for the group, which came to Wild Hearts’ sister ranch, shares the same mission: ending equine suffering be called the “Southside Seven.” Wild and homelessness, while giving back to the community through equine therapy. Hearts Rescue Ranch welcomed the Escalante Springs is a larger ranch, with over 15 horses roaming in fenced-in emaciated group, and immediately areas. The ranch also offers senior care for long-term residents. Gray works started the long process of rehabilitation. closely with Escalante Springs to share food, veterinary care, resources, and They were provided with love, food, and space for all of the rescues. When Gray accepted the Southside Seven, she veterinary care right away; they had moved a couple of her own horses over to Escalante Springs to free up room at a long list of needs that many rescues her rescue. She visits the horses daily, and knows they continue to receive the might have struggled to address. best care possible until she can bring them back to her own ranch.
Wild Hearts Rescue Ranch is a unique Although the partnership between Wild Hearts and Escalante Springs allows equine rescue and sanctuary. At their them to rescue even more equines, both rescues rely heavily on donations from location in Marana, AZ, Wild Hearts the community to keep up with the bills. Monthly care for a single horse at
Horse Named Seco currently houses over ten horses, along Wild Hearts can cost over $1,000, and Gray maintains an open and honest with countless chickens, a family of policy when she reaches out for donations. Donation amounts above the pigs, and a couple of donkeys. The ranch allows each of the horses to safely care of the horses are put toward the ranches’ goals of building therapeutic roam in large fenced-in areas, and provides them with plenty of hay to graze exposure programs. Gray’s current plans include getting more equipment for throughout the day. The ranch’s therapeutic riding and exposure. Her ultimate goal is to provide free access to owner, Jessica Gray, has rescued equine therapy for any member of the community. Having seen the need in the over 400 horses since 2013. community, Gray hopes to get the program up and going soon. Wild Hearts is in need of more donations to make everything possible. In a tour around the ranch, Gray shared details about each In addition to goals of developing therapeutic programs, Wild Hearts and horse’s background, medical Escalante Springs also provide community service hours for persons on ailments, and her goals for their probation. Both rescues are future. Several horses have been taking applications for adoption designated “forever rescues;” Jessica Gray. for some of the healthier horses; they will live out their lives at the sanctuary, due to their advanced care needs. they hope to bring in more Though the ultimate goal is to find each horse a forever home, she knows she volunteers to assist with running can provide the proper space, care, and love for all the rescues at her ranch. At the ranches. Wild Hearts posts Wild Hearts, each horse is current on vaccinations, has a hoof trim within 30 daily updates on their Facebook days of entering the ranch, and gets a dental with the veterinarian once a year. page, along with stories about Gray’s passion for caring for abused, neglected, and owner-surrender horses many of their current rescues and drives her through a sometimes-dangerous job. tips for equine care.
In early November 2018, Gray accepted an owner surrender of two extremely Gray hopes that, with help neglected horses, Rosey and Posey. While maintaining the care of her own horses, from the Tucson community, Crow the Forever Rescue. along with the Southside Seven, Gray brought the mistrustful and dangerously Wild Hearts Rescue Ranch and Escalante Springs Equine Rehabilitation and untrained pair of horses into her care. She found herself dodging bites and Sanctuary will continue to grow. She envisions a future where formerly abused kicks as she gently tried to earn their trust, while providing necessary hoof trims, horses and people of all backgrounds can work on rehabilitation together dental cleanings, and medical care. through equine therapy. In the meantime, she will continue to open her ranch Despite being careful, Gray received a up to providing abused horses with new lives and caring forever homes. solid kick on her hip while working on hoof trims, which resulted in a severe For additional information, connect with Wild Hearts: bruise and a lot of pain. Gray did not www.facebook.com/WildHeartsRescueRanch let that slow her down, nor did she hold Wild Hearts Rescue Ranch • 9842 N McGinnis Rd • Marana, Arizona 85653
Horse Named Rosey a grudge against the untrained horses. (520) 661-4522 36 The Tucson Dog January/February 2019 IN THE BARN All the Horses on this page are available for adoption now. If you are interested in meeting any of these adorable friends, please call the rescue group listed with the picture.
CARLEY I’m a beautiful, sweet mare, currently being trained under saddle. I’m a quarter horse-draft about 15.5 hands and approximately 14 years old. Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary www.EquineVoices. org or 520- 398-2814
BLAZE I’m an 8-year-old, 13.3 hands, gelding with a fun personality. I ride well in an arena setting and LOVE the trail. I’m currently barefoot, and I stand well for the farrier. I would be best suited for an advanced beginner or intermediate rider. Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary www.EquineVoices.org or 520- 398-2814 LITTLE DEUCE My name is Little Deuce and I am looking for my MADDIE & RAZZLE We were rescued March 2017. forever home or a loving sponsorship! Mom was one of the "Sonoita Creed Herd." She had my sister, a black filly named Magic, who was nursing when they arrived I am approximately 15 years young and was rescued from a slaughter here. And, mom was pregnant with me! Mom loves people, truck in Canada by Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary. I measure 15 but she puts motherhood above all else. I was born gorgeous hands high, and am a handsome dun who has been saddle broken for and healthy in July; I’m the filly named Razzle. Horse’n Around a year. I know both of my leads, can pivot well, move in response to leg Rescue Ranch www.horsenaroundrescue.org or 520-266-0236 commands, and love to trail ride with or without pony company! I have even started on the barrel pattern, met and mingled with cattle, and seen TIC TAC I was rescued in July 2018. My previous owner the sights of barrel races and team roping! I behave well in the trailer and relinquished me after Livestock & Animal Control found me in will even load for you in the dark. a horrendous circumstance. I have incredible blue eyes, and have become very gentle since arriving at the ranch. I love life If I sound like the horse for you, please contact Equine Voices Rescue in the pasture, where I am eating and growing. I was born & Sanctuary at 520-398-2814 to discuss sponsoring me or possible approximately 1/2017. Horse’n Around Rescue Ranch www. adoption! horsenaroundrescue.org or 520-266-0236
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(Volunteers between the • Group volunteering available Equine Voices Rescue & ages of 14-17 must be accompanied for companies or groups – Call Jobs include: Special events/ Sanctuary by a guardian) Associate Director of Education fundraisers, Adoptions Counselor/ (520) 398-2814 Group Volunteering: Groups of up to & Community Outreach at (520) offsite adoption events, kennel tours/ 10 people at a time with advanced 321-3704 X142 onsite adoptions, office assistance, Jobs include: Spending time with notice can volunteer together. • If you need to complete court- photography, socializing/walking horses, painting fences, computer Community Service: We allow c ordered community service, dogs, cat cuddling, dog training, work, fundraising, sending out ommunity service Hours to be fulfilled please call our Thrift Store general animal care – cleaning/ mailers, horse care jobs, working at at Hope except for charges related to at(520) 327-0010. feeding, transporting animal/ thrift shop animal cruelty, domestic violence or • If you are a teacher looking for supplies, special needs animal care, drug charges. a class project, especially for fostering, landscape maintenance, For more information, go to Volunteer application: go to our younger students, please check print materials, animal reiki equinevoices.Org and fill out a website at www.hopeanimalshelter. out our service projects for Volunteer Application: on our website volunteer form. 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