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Wellness for all: Adobe Veterinary Center keeps large animals health
Dr. Christine Staten knows exactly when she decided to become a large animal veterinarian. “At 9 years old, I have a memory of my pony (Brandy) being super sick…” she said, “The veterinarian drives up the driveway, treats my horse, and an hour later drives away and my horse was cured. I said to my…
Dogs-N-Donuts: Serving up safe sweets for pets
One local business is spreading the joy of a sweet treat to our four-legged friends. Dogs-N-Donuts, 7743 E. Broadway Boulevard, offers a wide variety of pet-friendly desserts for every occasion. Dogs-N-Donuts is the brainchild of Christa Parsons. She was inspired to start the business thanks to her own passion for wellness. She owned a gym…
Parvo Prevention, Keeping pets safe from deadly disease
Pet owners prepare — a dangerous disease is on the loose. The killer’s name is Canine Parvovirus (also known as parvo) and without a completed course of vaccinations, it can be deadly. “(Parvo) is a deadly virus that affects primarily young puppies that are either not vaccinated or not completely through their vaccine series,” veterinarian…
Humane Society names next leader
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) has a new leader. Dr. Kristin Barney took over as CEO in May. She knew she had a hard job ahead of her, but both she and the board of directors have confidence that she will succeed. “(Dr. Barney) can quickly garner authentic trust and confidence with those…
Friends For All: HSSA showcases animals up for adoption
There’s no reason to be lonely when the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) has plenty of “friends” waiting to be noticed and adopted. According to new CEO Kristin Barney, there are plenty of kittens that need a family. Rabbits, guinea pigs, and other rodents are also in need of new homes. Hailey Davis was…
Tucson Trades: Small businesses in the spotlight
Tucson Trades is returning for its second summer market, kicking off from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Tucson Convention Center. The business showcase is the brainchild of Travis Freeman, who owns the dispensary Healthful Flowers, located at 5460 E. Speedway Boulevard. “I’ve always been a local business owner, and it’s always…
Sean Scott helps pets ‘talk’ to their humans
One Tucsonian is helping pets “talk” to their humans. For Sean Scott, a 2006 lightning strike changed everything. “I’ve always been really great with animals,” Scott said. “Everyone calls me the animal whisperer. I don’t know what happened, but now even dogs that are really mean to everyone else just come up to me, and…
Fabulous Fourth: Celebrate with fireworks and food trucks
There’s no better way to spend the Fourth of July than watching fireworks with family and friends. Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana are hosting a plethora of events, including activities leading up to the grand finale. Here are just a few. Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Celebrate Independence Day and the history of Chinese culture in…
An olive branch for peace
Hassan Mizer tells of going to high school like any student in the morning, only in a refugee camp. Israeli guns flash, a bullet punctures him, lodges in his spine. In dark-eyed, solemn straightforwardness, Mizer tells how 13 other students were shot in the legs “as a way to disable them.” This young man can…
Study: Opioid RX in Oregon decreases near dispensaries
A new study from the University of Oregon revealed that areas located within a mile radius of a dispensary experience lower prescription rates for opioids. Researchers used data from the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division and analyzed the number of opioid prescriptions from 2014 to 2017, finding that places that were within one mile…
Hot Picks: Week of June 27, 2024
Oro Valley Social and Business Club’s Friend Fiesta Mixer JUNE 26 Come with friends and leave with a wider social circle, thanks to the Oro Valley Social and Business Club’s Friend Fiesta Mixer. The happy hour includes a buffet and prizes from local businesses. Firemen, sheriff candidate Heather Lappin and town council candidate Mary Murphy…
Senses Working Overtime: Todd Rundgren is a restless creative
In the annals of popular music, you’d be hard pressed to find an artist as eclectic and prolific as Todd Rundgren. To call him creatively restless is like calling The Beatles a quaint pop band. As a solo artist, he’s notched 27 releases (with the most recent being 2022’s “Space Force.”). And that doesn’t include projects…
Live Music Calendar: July
JULY 1 The Century Room Jazz Orchestra The Century Room, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., $15-$25 Surely Tempo Club Congress, 7 p.m., $15-$20 JULY 3 Louis Armstrong’s Birthday Celebration w/Mysterious Babies The Century Room, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., $10-$15 Red Fang 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $27-$30 JULY 5 1st Annual BBQ and Music Festival…
