Arizona

Coccidioidomycosis: It’s As Bad As It Sounds

Posted on 29. Jul, 2011 by Stacy Smith.

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Do you live in the Southwest? Are you thinking of taking your dog on a road trip to that area? You should be aware of coccidoidomycosis, or valley fever. Endemic to the Southwest, especially in Arizona and southern California, valley fever is transmitted via airborne spores. The problem is there is as yet no total cure or vaccine for valley fever, but researchers may be making headway.

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White Sox Pitcher Mark Buehrle Has a Message For Arizona: Adopt a Shelter Pet

Posted on 16. Mar, 2011 by Stacy Smith.

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Legendary White Sox ace Mark Buehrle, in town for spring training, brings a message for visiting baseball fans and Arizona citizens: adopt a shelter pet. The Buehrles are extremely active in companion-animal welfare issues. Together they founded Sox for Strays.

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Arizona – Veterinary Hospitals

Posted on 26. Jan, 2009 by dsmith.

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Animal Hospital At Anthem
3655 West Anthem Way, Ste C119
Anthem, AZ 85086-0437
(623) 580-0100
Apache Junction
Caring Critters Animal Hospital
189 West Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85120-3493
(480) 671-7387
Companion Pet Clinic
5331 S Superstition Mountain Dr
Apache Junction, Arizona 85218
(480) 671-1403
VCA Apache Junction Animal Hospital
17 North Mountain Road
Apache [...]

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Arizona – Shelters and Rescues

Posted on 24. Jan, 2009 by dsmith.

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Ajo
Pima Animal Care Center Ajo Substation
1259 Well Rd.
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520)387-7502
Bisbee
Border Animal Rescue
P.O. Box 1019
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
520-432-7964
Bisbee Animal Shelter
1167 E. Border Road
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
520-432-6020
Casa Grande
Equine Eden Rescue Center
2400 S. Montgomery Rd
Casa Grande, Arizona 85193
520-414-1060
Valley Humane Society
15699 W Aniceto Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85293
520-836-0904
Cave Creek
Foothills Animal Rescue
P.O. Box 4865
Cave Creek, Arizona 85327
480-488-9890
S.A.F.E. (Save Animals From Euthanasia)
29020 N. 53rd [...]

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Arizona Pet Friendly Lodging

Posted on 16. Jan, 2009 by dsmith.

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Apache Junction
Super 8 Apache Junction
251 East 29th Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85219 US
480-288-8888
Benson
Best Western Quail Hollow Inn
699 N Ocotillo Rd
Benson, AZ 85602
1-800-916-6204
Motel 6 – Benson #4036
I-10 at SR 90, Exit #302
637 S Whetstone Commerce Drive
Benson, AZ 85602
(520)586-0066
Super 8 Benson
855 North Ocotillo Rd
1 blk North next to Denny’s
Benson, AZ 85602 US
520-586-1530
Blythe
Super 8 Blythe
550 W Donlon St.
I-10 Travel [...]

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Posted on 16. Jan, 2009 by dsmith.

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Tri-Village Veterinary Clinic
2703 N Dysart Rd    Avondale    AZ    85323
Luna Vista Bed and Breakfast
1062 East Reay Road P.O. Box 250    Camp Verde    AZ    86322
Arizona Avenue Animal Clinic
7 W Knox Rd    Chandler    AZ    85224
Chandler Animal Hospital
582 N Arizona Ave    Chandler    AZ    85224
Chandler Small Animal Clinic
1286 W Chandler Blvd    Chandler    AZ    85224
Dairy Veterinary Svc
501 W Ray Rd #-3    [...]

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Tucson Area

Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by dsmith.

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Green Valley
Continental Elementary School Baseball Field
1991 E Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ
Dogs allowed off leash when school is NOT in session.
Marana
Silverbell-Cortaro Dog Park
7548 North Silverbell Road. Marana, AZ

San Lucas Community Dog Park
14040 N. Adonis Rd. Marana, AZ

Oro Valley
James D. Kriegh Dog Park
Located at 23 W. Calle Concordia (next to the Northeast Parking Lot). Oro [...]

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Phoenix Metro

Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by dsmith.

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Avondale
Friendship Dog Park
12325 W. McDowell Road Avondale, AZ
Chandler

City’s Bark Parks – Shawnee Park, Snedigar Sportsplex, West Chandler Park
City Bark Park Shawnee Dog Park
1400 W. Mesquite [North of Warner Rd. between Alma School and Dobson roads] Chandler AZ
Maintenance Closure: Tuesdays 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., unless closed for routine maintenance or [...]

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Arizona Off Leash Areas & Parks

Posted on 11. Jan, 2009 by Stacy Smith.

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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest – Coconino National Forest – Kaibab National Forest – Prescott National Forest – Tonto National Forest -
Pets are generally allowed in wilderness areas. However, you should recognize that they may be bothersome and dangerous to the wildlife in the area and sometimes to other visitors. As such, pets must be kept under [...]

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Arizona – Doggie Daycares

Posted on 01. Jan, 2009 by ReiC.

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Avondale
Camp Bow Wow
1050 N. El Mirage Road, Building I-# 111
Avondale , Arizona 85323
(623) 925-8998
Gilbert
Born to Run
13811 S. Val Vista
Gilbert, AZ 85296
480-812-DOGS
V.ery I.mportant P.ets
3415 South 157th Street
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 812-2905
Peoria
Camp Bow Wow
8550 N. 91st. Ave. Suite 55
Peoria , Arizona 85345
623-773-BARK (2275)
Phoenix
A Bar A Doggie Dude Ranch
9235 N. 13th Avenue
Phoenix, Az 85021
602-943-1501
Canine Country Club & Feline [...]

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Arizona – Pet Sitters – Dog Walkers

Posted on 01. Jul, 2008 by dsmith.

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More Coming Soon!
Anthem
Pam’s Pampered Pets
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-8740
Ahwatukee
Shasta’s Shepherds
480-283-9509
Chandler
All For Pets Pet Sitting
PO Box 7956
Chandler, AZ 85246
480-649-7280
Amanda’s Pet Sitting
480-734-1404
Animals Rule Pet Concierge
480-518-7267
Be Right Over Pet Sitting
480-610-5321
Four Paws Adventures LLC
602-617-6419
From The Heart Pet Sitting
480-940-9031
Happy Tails Petsitting
(480) 363-5597
My Pets Pal, LLC
480-659-6593
Sandi’s Tailwaggers, LLC
480-699-3290
Sue’s Pet Friends
Chandler, AZ 85226
480-628-6958
Tail Waggers Pet Sitting
Chandler, AZ 85286
602-615-1174
TLC House & Pet Sitting Service, LLC
P.O. [...]

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Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Posted on 09. Sep, 2007 by dsmith.

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Built in 1904 for two Riordan families, Riordan Mansion is an impressive reminder of gracious living in a small, territorial logging town. The historic building is an Arizona treasure — a remarkable example of Arts and Crafts style architecture featuring a rustic exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand-split wooden shingles. The expansive [...]

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Red Rock State Park

Posted on 09. Sep, 2007 by dsmith.

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Red Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. Green meadows are framed by native vegetation and hills of red rock. The creek meanders through the park, creating a diverse [...]

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Picacho Peak State Park

Posted on 31. Aug, 2007 by dsmith.

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About the Park
Visitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can’t miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak of Picacho Peak State Park. Enjoy the view as you hike the trails that wind up the peak and, often in the spring, overlook a sea of wildflowers. The park and surrounding area are known for its unique geological significance, [...]

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Patagonia Lake State Park

Posted on 31. Aug, 2007 by dsmith.

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Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona is a hidden treasure. Patagonia Lake State Park was established in 1975 as a state park and is an ideal place to find whitetail deer roaming the hills and great blue herons walking the shoreline. The campground overlooks a 265-acre man-made lake where anglers catch crappie, [...]