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…
Tag: pets
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Costumed canines compete in SaddleBrooke
Kathy Majer The 2016 SaddleBrooke Dog Park Association’s annual Halloween costume contest was a huge success with more than 45 people and 29 dogs attending the festivities at the dog park in late October. Twenty-five small dogs and four large dogs competed for prizes donated by association sponsors. Among the honors: The Best Costume award…
Features, January 2017
Love me enough to plan for my future
Leslie Rocco Shelters are full of pets whose owners couldn’t care for them and didn’t plan for their future. It’s worse when pets are seniors with limited adoption opportunities so these precious souls languish in a shelter or are euthanized for space. Please, don’t let this happen to your beloved pet. If you own a…
Features, November 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Urgent rescue need: Doc Holiday (a boxer/pittie mix) still needs a family. He’s two years old and 50 pounds with lots of energy. Jay offered several free training sessions at his facility. Doc is a Catalina stray in need of a family. Let’s keep him out of the shelter. He loves people and longs for…
Features, October 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Hey big dog lovers—Doc Holiday still needs a family. Doc is two years old and 50 pounds with lots of energy. Jay Smith, dog trainer extraordinaire, confirmed he can be introduced to other dogs. Jay even offered several free training sessions at his facility. We want to keep him out of the shelter. He loves…
Features, August 2016
SaddleBrooke to the Rescue
This handsome boy is Dexter, a five or six year old Shih Tzu. He is very sweet and has good house manners. His left eye is undeveloped from birth but the vet said he has no ongoing medical issues because of it To meet Dexter and other cuties, contact Leslie at 724-689-9843. Save The Date:…
Features, July 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
SaddleBrooke to the rescue Leslie Rocco There’s never a shortage of Good Samaritans in SaddleBrooke! Margaret Walker found this sweetie hiding in her cactus. Afraid and hot, this kitty was saved from potential death. There are two parts to every rescue. First, the pet needs saved, vetted and fostered. Thanks to Margaret, Diana Steinke of…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
It’s “Christmas in July – Payoff the Vet Debt” campaign going on now With only hours before a dog was to be dumped at the county shelter, we called a local rescue for help. She had 16 dogs in her home and $3500 in vet debt but her immediate response was, “Yes, I’ll take him.”…