Monday, February 29, 2016
Oh hey! I'm Bailey!
I was rescued from New Mexico and as you can see I am excited to be here!
I'm 5 years old and a little on the heavy side! I'm looking for a family who will provide me with daily exercise and healthy diet!
If you're interested in adopting me stop by Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus at 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd to meet me!
Hope to see ya soon,
Bailey (819514)
Tags: adopt don't shop , bring bailey home with you , dog adoptions , animal adoptions , humane society , humane society of southern arizona , hssa
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Licensed and certified fitness instructors from across Arizona will teach a laundry list of exercise classes, ranging from more popularized fitness regimens such as P90X, yoga and Zumba, to newer ones like PiYo and Turbo Kick. Fit Fest offers attendees a range of low and high impact workouts so everyone can participate—meaning, don't be discouraged to attend if you can't run in and out of Sabino Canyon in an hour.
All ticket-sale proceeds will fund the Zoo's construction of a new Animal Health Center that's been in the works since May 2014. The new center will be around 7,500 square feet and update the Zoo's current resources to reflect current veterinary technologies and standards. New technological additions include a surgical suite, intensive care unit and diagnostic laboratory, to name a few.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 2 to 14 pre-sale, and $25 at the door. Find more info and grab your tickets here.
Tags: reid park zoo , fit fest 2016 , fit fest , tucson events , tucson arizona , p90x , insanity , zumba , yoga , animals , animal health
Monday, February 22, 2016
Hi I'm Nora!
I am 7 years old and such a sweet girl!
When you adopt a senior pet you can expect lower adoption fees and less mess than if you were to bring a puppy home! I'm even crate trained!
If you're looking to adopt a sweet and smart girl please come to 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. to meet me!
Love,
Nora (819304)
Tags: tucson adoptions , tucson pets , adopt don't shop , tucson dogs , humane society of southern arizona
Monday, February 15, 2016
I'm Eli! I am a two year old boy looking for a forever home.
I am FeLV positive but, hey, that doesn't mean I can't be adopted! If you're interested in an FeLV positive kitty but currently have cats don't worry, Humane Society of Southern Arizona will test and vaccinate them at no cost to you!
We want to make sure that everyone stays safe, healthy and happy!
If you need more information on FeLV or have any questions about potentially adopting me please contact HSSA at 327-6088! We'll be happy to answer any questions that might help my odds of being adopted!
Lots of love,
Eli (818057)
Tags: Eli cat , cat adoption tucson , HSSA , Humane Society of Southern Arizona , FeLV , pet vaccinations , adopt don't shop
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Pets are an essential part of many people’s lives and every furry friend comes with a love story.
Holidays like Christmas and Valentines Day are especially popular times for people to gift a pet. But before you go picking out a pup, it’s crucial to analyze your life conditions and situation. Is your life stable enough to care for a pet? What is your home space like? How much time do you have to care for this animal?
Justin Gallick, the live release manager at Pima Animal Care Center, says “it’s not uncommon to have someone come into the shelter thinking they want a large breed puppy, only to find out they don’t have time and live in an apartment. Then they realize they need a 14-pound Chihuahua.”
Another thing to consider: It’s common in these gift-giving times to go through a breeder or a pet store—but a shelter might be holding the pet of your dreams.
Shelters sometimes have a stigma of the “unwanted” pet—one that looks like it walked straight out of Pet Sematary or even off of Alice In Chains’ album Tripod—but the times have changed and shelters have mutts, purebreds and everything in-between.
Not to mention, many of these animals have already been trained and gotten past the beginning stages, they’re just waiting in for a new home—no training required.
Valentine's weekend also happens to be National Adoption Weekend. So, if you're considering making a Valentine's addition to your family, stop by PACC because they'll be holding free adoptions for National Adoption Weekend. Some fees may apply.
· Friday, Feb. 12: Noon-7 p.m.
· Saturday, Feb. 13: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
· Sunday, Feb. 14: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, February 8, 2016
If you're one of many Tucsonans who caught a mean case of jaguar fever after footage of the rare predator in the Santa Rita mountains was released last week, you can hang out with like-minded El Jefe fans and learn more about the native cat at an event hosted by the Center for Biological Diversity.
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the organization will be hosting an event at Barrio Brewing Co. (800 E. 16th St.) to shed some light on the country's only known wild jag. The event, which runs from 6 until 9 p.m., will include unreleased photos and video of El Jefe, along with other northern jaguars. Free snacks will be served to pair with Barrio's new thematically-appropriate brew, the Santa Rita Jefeweizen.
The Night of the Jaguar also aims to inform attendees about threats to El Jefe and his habitat, including the proposed Rosemont Mine and existing border security policies.
The event is free to attend, but organizers ask that you RSVP if you plan on joining.
Tags: el jefe , tucson , santa rita , jaguar , barrio brewing , center for biological diversity , beer , event
Remember when the Humane Society of Southern Arizona rescued 23 dogs from New Mexico?
Some are now available for adoption, including Habanero!
This cutie is two years old about as playful as they come. He is very treat motivated and is excited about learning commands and being rewarded. He would do great with an active family for hiking, running and jogging!
Stop by HSSA Main Campus at 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. to do a doggy meet and greet!
Friday, February 5, 2016
Whether you're a fan of cats or a general fan of adorable animations, I have a game for you.
Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is a Japanese cat game that has been sweeping through our iPhones in the cutest and most relaxing way. The app, rated number 104 on the Apple App Store free top charts, has become a main focus for many blogs, as well as my own daily life.
Think you might enjoy putting out virtual food and toys and waiting for virtual cats to arrive in your virtual yard? I definitely do.
First, you have to set up your yard. Then tiny cats, all with a different preset names, interests, and personalities will begin to visit, leaving fish treats as a reward for your kindness. You can then use those fish treats to buy more goodies for them. If you are lucky (and generous), a rare and limited-edition cat may visit you.
I am not too embarrassed to say that I've spent days saving up for the highest quality animated food and cat accouterments. Only the best for my (digital) kitty cats!
But be warned: this could happen to you. If you need help succeeding in this a cat-eat-cat world, visit gameskinny.com.
Tags: cat , game , cartoon , animated , app , application , apple , app store , neko atsume , kitty collector , pets , iphone
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The Center for Biological Diversity and Conservation CATalyst, a former program within the UA, have been collaborating in a video project to monitor the endangered jaguar and ocelot in the southeastern Arizona mountain range. Chris Bugbee, a biologist with Conservation CATalyst, has collected data on the jaguar for the past three years, a Center for Biological Diversity press release says.
El Jefe has been often photographed by remote sensor cameras in the Santa Ritas over the past few years. But this is the first-ever publicly released video of him.
He is the only verified jaguar in the country, since another, known as Macho B, was euthanized in March 2009. Environmental groups are fighting hard for the species preservation, especially as the Rosemont Copper open-pit mine continues to loom over the Santa Ritas.
The mile-wide open pit and 800-foot-high piles of toxic mine waste would permanently destroy thousands of acres of occupied, federally protected jaguar habitat where this jaguar lives.“The Rosemont Mine would destroy El Jefe’s home and severely hamstring recovery of jaguars in the United States,” said a prepared statement from Randy Serraglio, conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity. “At ground zero for the mine is the intersection of three major wildlife corridors that are essential for jaguars moving back into the U.S. to reclaim lost territory. The Santa Rita Mountains are critically important to jaguar recovery in this country, and they must be protected.”
Watch the footage:
Conservation CATalyst and the Center for Biological Diversity released new video today of the only known wild jaguar currently in the United States.Captured on remote sensor cameras in the Santa Rita Mountains just outside of Tucson, the dramatic footage provides a glimpse of the secretive life of one of nature’s most majestic and charismatic creatures. This is the first-ever publicly released video of the #jaguar, recently named 'El Jefe' by Tucson students, and it comes at a critical point in this cat’s conservation. Learn more here: http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2016/jaguar-02-03-2016.html
Posted by Center for Biological Diversity on Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Tags: jaguar , santa rita mountains , center for biological diversity , conservation catalyst , rosemont copper , tucson
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Hi again! I'm Caesar!
I am a three year old boy who has lived at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona for over three months! I like to play a lot and love to go for walks.
Do you like to hike, run, jog? Me too! Come adopt me and we can spend forever together playing and having a great time.
If you think I'm the perfect pet for you stop by HSSA Main Campus at 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. to meet me! And if you have current dogs bring them along so we can make sure that we all get along.
See you soon,
Caesar -816517
