Posted By Christopher Boan on Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 11:40 AM

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Mastiff Odin is one of the many dogs available for adoption on Save the Pets AZ's website.

Tucson-based nonprofit Save the Pets AZ will once again host its Win-A-Flight fundraiser this weekend.

The charity, which aims to save pets at risk of being euthanized in shelters around Tucson, will be giving away a Sunset Airplane ride over Tucson, featuring an experienced pilot and a free bottle of champagne.

Shelter Director Kay Garcia, who is in charge of the fundraiser, calls the event a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dog and pet lovers.

"It's time to slip the surly bonds of earth and dance the sky on laughter-silvered wings," Garcia quoted poet John Gillespie Magee, Jr. in an email.

Interested? Purchase raffle tickets online at ThePetsAZ.com, with one ticket going for $8, or three for $20.

One winner will be selected this Saturday, May 4, giving one local person the chance to soar amongst the clouds, while supporting animals in-need at the same time. 

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Posted By Humane Society of Southern Arizona on Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 4:15 PM

"Hey friends! My name is Nicco. I am a one and a half-year-old boy who came to HSSA as a stray. I am shy at first but once I warm up I will enjoy chin scratches and I might even chirp at you! I will need a family that will give me plenty of time to adjust to my new home. But I promise I am worth it! I hope I get to meet you and your family soon."

- Nicco

Visit Nicco at HSSA Main Campus or call 520-327-6088, ext. 173 for more information.

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Posted By Humane Society of Southern Arizona on Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 11:51 AM

“Hello! My name is Fabel. I am a one-year-old girl with a big smile and a sweet bark. I am crate trained and I have been playing a lot in our dog behavior play groups. I would like to meet any dogs that live in your home to see if we are compatible! You can bring them to HSSA Main Campus to our dog meet and greet rooms. Hope to meet you soon!”

- Fabel

If you’d like to learn more about adopting Fabel, call an adoption counselor at 520-327-6088, ext. 173. 

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Posted By Tirion Morris on Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 1:38 PM

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Spring time brings bunnies and ducklings and, you guessed it, kittens! Kitten season is here at Pima Animal Care Center and they need foster families.

The shelter has taken in 338 kittens since the New Year, and springtime means more are on their way. PACC is looking for foster families to take individual kittens or litters home.

Foster orientations (recommended but not required) are from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Room at PACC, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, on the following dates:

•April 28

•May 5

•May 12

•May 19

•May 26

•June 2

•June 16

•June 30

•July 14

•July 28

•August 11

The shelter provides supplies for caring for foster pets. Puppies are also available and in need of foster families. 

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Posted By Humane Society of Southern Arizona on Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 4:10 PM

"Could you love an old girl like me? I am a 10-year-old senior dog looking for a forever home. It's harder for old dogs like me to thrive in the shelter setting. I hope I get to move into my new home soon! I would love to meet any dogs that currently live with you!"

-Trixie

Meet Trixie at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. or call 520-327-6088, ext. 173 to learn more about her.

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Posted By Tirion Morris on Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 2:27 PM

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Dasher and Dancer and Donner and Blitzen... wait, wait, no. Glitter, Sparkles, Dazzle and Parker are now at the Reid Park Zoo!

The brand new Temple of Tiny Monkeys will be open for the first time on Saturday, April 13.

"For such tiny animals, they have huge personalities," Animal Care Supervisor Alex Zelazo-Kessler said in a release. "They're super active and it is fun to watch their antics and how they interact with each other, as well as their environment and their enrichment."

The tiny monkeys are all squirrel monkeys, with Parker being the only boy. He is also the youngest of the troop, having recently turned two years old.

Squirrel monkeys are some of the tiniest primates, measuring in at about a foot long with another 16 inches of tail. Their long tail is perfect for helping them balance as they use their hands to swing through trees.

"It's really great to bring a treetop level animal into the South America loop at the Zoo," Zelazo-Kessler said. "We have Andean bears, jaguars, capybaras, and South American birds, but we haven't had a canopy-dwelling species from the area in some time. They bring a different aspect of South America to the Zoo."

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Posted By Tucson Weekly Staff on Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 3:01 PM

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The Pima Animal Care Center is in need of fosters to help care for an increasing number of animals living in the shelter. Currently, there are about 400 dogs and 100 cats at PACC, and the organization said that number is expected to grow in the coming months.

The clinic has treated 35 pets who have been hit by cars, 223 pets with some type of wound, 68 pets with broken bones, 36 cases of Parvo and 65 cases of Valley Fever so far this year, and needs to make room to prepare for incoming medical cases.

Animals on the mend are in need of a quiet place to recover before they can be adopted, and PACC is looking for people interested in joining the foster program.

PACC is located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road. More information about the program can be found at the shelter, or online here.

The shelter is hosting an adoption fair Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Hall of the Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. Admission and parking are free.

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Posted By Humane Society of Southern Arizona on Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 11:30 AM

“Hi I’m Arnold! I am a 5 year old boy who came to HSSA as a stray. I was living with other feral cats in my old neighborhood before coming to the shelter. I am looking forward to an indoor life with my new, forever family! I would do best in a home without other cats but I’d love to meet the kids in your home!"

- Arnold

Visit Arnold at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. or call 520-327-6088, ext. 173.

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Posted By Humane Society of Southern Arizona on Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 3:22 PM

“Hi friends! My name is Vincent and I am a 5 year old boy with a lot of love to give my new family. I came to HSSA as a stray so they don’t know much about me. I love to have my belly rubbed and that’s rare for a kitty cat! I hope I get to meet you soon."

-Vincent

Visit Vincent at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. or call 520-327-6088, ext. 173.

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Posted By Humane Society of Southern Arizona on Wed, Mar 27, 2019 at 4:19 PM

“Hi! My name is Wickett and I am 15 years old. I am a senior boy but I still have a lot of love to give! I was brought to HSSA because my previous owner couldn’t take me with them when they moved. I am thankful HSSA has been taking care of me while I wait for my forever family."

- Wickett

Visit Wickett at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd or call 520-327-6088, ext. 173 to learn more.

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