If you’re anything like me, you agree it’s important to take care of our big beautiful planet and protect it any way we can. I feel that it’s important to leave more for the next generation than just the problems that we’ve created and that this planet isn’t just my home but home to other […]

Life’s been crazy lately. The year is already speeding by, before we know it, it will be the dead of summer here in Tucson, and we’ll all be hiding in our AC for days on end. Check out some of these hero pet stories. Let’s take a little break from life’s daily worries and enjoy […]

Spring has Sprung! Soon we’ll see Palo Verdes and the Prickly Pears blooming away, and it’ll be time to get out the sunscreen and flip-flops. Check out these fun spring activities to share with your pet. Now is a great time to share some quality activities with your pet. Try some of these if you’re […]

Did you know instantly that your dog was for you as soon as you saw them? When I first met Buddy at Pima Animal Care Center, I knew we were meant for each other! We went outside into the play yard, where I figured he would sniff and maybe play with a toy or two. […]

Can we take a minute to talk about something almost every pet parent dreads and ways to deal with pet hair and odor?  Although pet hair and odors are a small price to pay to have our furry ones at home with us, the fuzz and funky smells can sometimes seem overwhelming! My Buddy got […]

Caring for and grooming your dog can be daunting. This is especially true if you have a nervous or excitable dog. Here are 6 tips for at-home dog grooming. Every dog has different grooming needs. My dog Buddy needed a regular bath and a brushing, and a nail trim once every week or so. Almost all […]

‘Tis the season for warm, cozy Christmas Movies to Watch with Your Dog! I still watch A Charlie Brown Christmas every year just to see Snoopy and Woodstock take such joy in Charlie Brown’s little Christmas tree, and my favorite character in How the Grinch Stole Christmas is always Max Do you love the traditional […]

As a dog parent, learning to understand dog communication is vital. Dogs make all sorts of different sounds in different situations: growls, barks, whimpers, whines, howls, yips, and yelps. And their body language says a lot, too. It can often be challenging for us to understand precisely what our pet is “telling” us. Often as […]

Most of us love our dogs as much as we love our human family, sometimes even more (shhh, I won’t tell on you). It makes sense that we think of them a little like humans, but they are not humans, and they view the world differently from us. For fun, let’s consider what your dog […]

This season let’s make a difference for the animals of PACC by taking just a few minutes to give something small but special. First, let me tell you a little story about why I think it’s important to sweat the small stuff. My Story Once upon a time, I was trying to get into the […]