Leslie Rocco Gigantic strides are being made to reduce euthanasia at Tucson’s animal shelter. Unsung heroes in this battle are pet rescue groups who annually take in many hundreds of sick, injured and behavioral pets. Rescue groups give the homeless a second chance at love but the cost of these life-saving efforts is staggering. As…
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Generals, May 2017
Pizza for pups – a huge success
Wednesday, March 29, members of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park held a Fun Raiser for the Dog Park. The Roadrunner Grill provided their famous pizza and salad bar and organizer Trudy Rossi helped the park raise over $1,200 for park enhancements for the pups. Over 70 people bought tickets and sponsors and friends donated fabulous door…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
The annual Fashion Show and Luncheon featuring Nadine’s Desert Fashions will be held Wednesday, June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse, 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85739. The $25 tickets are available at SaddleBrooke HOA 1 Administration Office. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Luncheon includes a broccoli/cheddar quiche, side salad and ice…
Features, May 2017
Jack needs a new home
Jack’s dad died and his mom can’t give him the exercise he needs so we’re looking for a SaddleBrooke home for this sweetie. Jack is five or six years old, house trained, good with other dogs and loves to walk and play. He takes allergy medicine but is otherwise healthy. Call Leslie at 724-689-9843 to…
Features, April 2017
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
The Network works with Pima Animal Care Center and rescue groups to place homeless pets, provide financial support for pets’ medical needs and on the first Friday of the month we pick up your gently used clean towels, linens, blankets and flat sheets and pet supplies such as carriers and pet food. Prescription containers are…
Features, April 2017
The faces of rescue
Every rescue has two faces—the pet who is abandoned, traumatized and often abused or hurt and the human, a fearless soul who risks their time, finances and heart to save the helpless. Such a rescue occurred when our partner, Donna with RUFF Rescue, answered a plea from Pima Animal Care Center to rescue Teeka, a…
Features, March 2017
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Last call to “Re-Member” us during our membership campaign. Here’s why we need you… A SaddleBrooke resident calls about six dogs needing re-homed in two days or they go to the shelter. The Network jumps into action coordinating an assessment visit, contacting fosters, organizing transportation and scheduling vet visits. It took many hours of work…
Features, February 2017
With the right group of people we can do anything
Leslie Rocco For years the Pet Rescue Network received calls from residents and the patrol about dogs and cats found in the Brooke without identification. The first step to find an owner is a microchip check and that meant waiting for the vet to open and transporting the animal to Catalina. We were generally delayed…
Features, February 2017
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s annual fundraising campaign comes to a close in March and we’re only half way to our $10,000 goal. Precious neighbors, please renew your commitment for 2017 with a donation of any amount. The severity and extent of pet neglect and abuse in Tucson is staggering. Max (13) and Lexi (9)…
Generals, January 2017
The Pet Rescue “Power of Us” Fundraiser needs the “Power of You”
It’s a slow start to the POWER OF US fundraiser but we’re confident SaddleBrooke will come to the rescue! Our goal is to raise $10,000 and double your donation by offering a $1 for $1 matching grant to the Tucson community over the summer! That’s the POWER OF US! We did it last year and…