Summer is well under way with temperatures in the 100s. Even after the sun goes down, our asphalt streets retain the heat of the day and are dangerous to our furry pals on walks. Dogs require their paws to stay cool to help control their body temperature. Injury to paw pads can be painful, uncomfortable…
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue pick-up July 5 Karyle Steele The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center and several rescue groups of homeless pets. We provide financial support for the medical needs and behavioral training of the pets to get them healthy and adopted. We have a monthly pick-up…
Second annual Howl at the Moon dog walk was a success Beth Conquest On Thursday, March 21, 58 walkers along with 42 dogs braved the rather unseasonably cool temperatures to take part in the Network’s second annual ‘Howl at the Moon’ dog walk. The best part is that over $800 was raised for Tucson’s homeless…
Linda Morsani The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network was founded in 2007 to aid and place homeless pets, and the monthly pick up program of donated items started four years ago. Because of the generosity of the residents of SaddleBrooke, during this time, the Network has collected over 1,081 donations or over 4,130 items for pets.…
The classes will be held in Riley’s Place in the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. You enter the park off the ball field on the new ramp that leads right to the dog park. 8:00 a.m. Beginning Agility – Introduction to Agility for beginners (puppies over eight months) 9:00 a.m. Intermediate Obedience – dogs who have passed beginners 10:00…
Diane Aaron If you are interested in Obedience Training for your dogs(s), the SaddleBrooke Dog Park offers classes in Riley’s Place for all SaddleBrooke residents. We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. This spring/summer we will be offering agility. Jeremy Brown, owner of The Complete Canine, is the instructor. We have had over 32 SaddleBrooke…
“Did you know that your dog will mirror your emotions,” says Kathleen Dunbar, president of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. “We always hear the old saying about how your dog looks like you or vice versa, but now we know that it’s really emotions they emulate.” To illustrate that point, the SaddleBrooke Dog Park will present…
The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is honored to present Christine D. Butkiewicz, DVM MPH MLIS, Valley Fever Center for Excellence, University of Arizona for a presentation on Valley Fever. “You do not have to be a Dog Park member to attend,” said Kathleen Dunbar, SaddleBrooke Dog Park President. “The Dog Park’s vision is to be a…
Beethoven will play music to your heart Carole Rossof Meet Beethoven, an eight-year-old, three-legged mixed breed male. Is there anyone out there who would open up their heart and home to this sweet and well-behaved boy? He was just a puppy when he ran out into the street and was hit by a car. His…
Monthly pickup Karyle Steele The Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center and several rescue groups of homeless pets. We provide financial support for the medical needs and behavioral training of the pets to get them healthy and adopted. We have a monthly pick-up service. Items we can take: Clean towels,…