Kathleen Dunbar, President The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is a blessing for so many. I will be forever grateful for the original founders of the park, their foresight, their sweat, their labor. Many of you may not know that it is the memberships, sponsors and donations that pay the bills for the park. We are…
Tag: pets
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Cinco de Fido Fiesta
Diane Aaron Ole! It’s a special Cinco de Fido, sponsored by The SaddleBrooke Dog Park. The whole community is invited to celebrate at the Park’s spring “Fun”-raiser Wednesday, May 2 in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. The Fiesta will go from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and will include lots of food, fun and surprises. All proceeds…
Features, April 2018
Pet safety tips
Leslie Rocco In a blink of an eye, they’re gone. No second chances. It’s a story repeated hundreds of times in SaddleBrooke; you’ve never seen a coyote in your yard…until you do. Coyotes easily jump a seven or eight foot wall. An experienced pet owner shares her experience and hopes it will save a…
Generals, March 2018
Calle Rose Trunk and Fashion Show to benefit Pet Rescue Network
The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network is excited to bring you a Calle Rose Trunk and Fashion Show on June 6! Your afternoon begins at The Vistas with a delicious lunch with friends and fashionistas followed by a Calle Rose summer collection fashion show and a SaddleBrooke artisan silent auction. Then, let the fun begin…
Features, March 2018
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Together, this is what we do Many hundreds of pets like Naysa receive urgent medical treatment because you supported the Network. We’re a powerful team! Found abandoned in a backyard, she was emaciated, had valley fever, and was extremely fearful of humans. She wouldn’t survive in a shelter. Our rescue partner, Cold Wet Noses,…
Generals, February 2018
“Howl at the Moon” Dog Walk
Leslie Rocco Join us at a fun new event to support homeless pets at the Howl at the Moon Dog Walk on Thursday, March 15. Registration is almost closed! The Network received many “bark-o-grams” from your pups saying they want to help homeless pets, too! So, we thought it would be fun for dogs and…
Generals, February 2018
Power of Us Campaign ‘18
Leslie Rocco 1000+ Tucson pets are homeless. Together we can help them. Please support the Pet Rescue Network’s annual Power of Us campaign ‘18. Seven years of hard work, generous donors, and adoptive families have produced amazing results. The Network re-homed 860+ animals, donated $128,600 and volunteered 25,220 hours. That’s the power of us! But…
Generals, February 2018
Dog trainer specializes in fear and aggression – Dog Park Speakers Series February 22
Diane Aaron Next up in the SaddleBrooke Dog Park Speakers Series will be Jay Smith, known to many as the rattlesnake and Colorado River toad avoidance trainer. His talk will be Thursday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke TWO Ballroom East. There is no charge for this talk. “We’ve invited various dog behavior…
Generals, January 2018
The Power of Us in 2017: state of the Pet Rescue Network
Leslie Rocco The Network enters our seventh year as a recognized force in Tucson rescue. Since inception, we re-homed 860 plus animals, donated $128,600 and volunteered 25,220 hours. SaddleBrooke’s power to impact local rescue is extraordinary as we send 100% of donations and fundraiser income to help homeless pets. Without support for vet costs, saving…
Generals, December 2017
Halloween at the Dog Park
Diane Aaron It was a howling success with dogs of all sizes in their finest costumes, showing off with their owners. Here is Wonder Woman, aka Kenzie, with Super Woman and Batman, aka Dana and Terry Johnson; photo by Bob Koblewski