Homing Project plans Pallet shelters to address Tucson’s growing homeless population
For years, J. Christine Olson-Garewal has been concerned about the growing number of homeless people walking the streets and sitting in parks in Tucson. Her son, Raj Garewal, worked at a homeless service center in Los Angeles, addressing even more acute homelessness issues. But Tucson didn’t seem to have an answer, so Garewal showed his […]
Faith-based organizations in Douglas serve as shelters for asylum seekers
Douglas, Arizona — As Title 42’s expiration date looms, faith-based organizations in Douglas are working together to provide food and shelter to asylum seekers. “We care about people and this is a humane town,” said Pastor Peggy Christiansen of the First Presbyterian Church in Douglas. It’s unclear how many people will seek asylum through the […]
Arizona pet shelters to participate in national adoption event
Arizona Pet Shelter Participates in National Adoption Event – KTAR.com arizona news Has been updated: April 29, 2023 at 3:17 PM (Facebook Photo/Maricopa County Animal Management & Control) PHOENIX — Nine Arizona animal shelters will participate in the National Pet Adoption Event in May. From May 1-15, the Bissell Pet Foundation’s national spring event, “Empty […]
Maricopa County expanding mobile pet clinics to aid shelters, owners
Parking lots outside the Evangelical Church on Polk Street and 29th Avenue are generally quiet on Fridays. On March 31st, however, traffic stabilized as neighbors approached a large white trailer. They came with dogs and cats, sometimes in their arms. Inside, the Preferred Pets Vet Clinic veterinary team was spaying and spaying the animals. Heart […]
Search and Rescue crews kept busy, warming shelters reopened in Coconino County
Coconino County search-and-rescue volunteers spotted a family loading a pet cat into a Snowcat on Wednesday after it became stranded in the snow near Williams. The family had planned camping and was traveling to Dogtown Lake on Monday. Unaware of the coming storm, 3 humans, 3 dogs and 3 cats were loaded into the car […]
Maricopa County seeking new director for animal shelters
To: Associated Press December 19, 2022 Maricopa County is looking for a new leader to oversee the animal shelter one month after the current director went on vacation. Enter your username and password in the fields above to access subscriber content on this site. Your subscription includes one set of dedicated login credentials. This site […]
