Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys It’s a shorter name, with an expanded focus! Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues has evolved to Friends of Pinal Pets, Inc. The new name reflects an added mission: preventing pets from even entering a shelter. Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC), located near Casa Grande, is…
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June 2024, Generals
Healthy Dogs, Thanks to Friends of Pinal
Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys Theodore is one very lucky dog! When Theodore was just six months old, he arrived at the Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) with a deformed back leg, caused by a broken pelvis and leg at a very young age. It was difficult for him to walk normally, but…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Furry Best Friends
Tamara Weaver Once upon a time in a cozy 55+ resort ranch community lived some incredibly adorable pets and their equally amazing owners. For many, the pitter patter of their once little children has passed; so, they now spend their days pampering their loyal little four-legged furry family members. There’s a special magic that exists…
March 2024, Generals
Fostering: It’s a Double Win-Win
Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys The animal shelter in our county, Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC), has created a double win-win, and you could be one of the winners! PCACC, like many shelters, has been experiencing a tremendous intake of dogs and cats in the last months. To add to this stressful situation,…
February 2024, Generals
Celebrating a Year of Healing and Help
Joy Wegner As Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & Rescues (Friends of Pinal) celebrates the beginning of year number five, the group looks back at the amazing help the nonprofit has provided to many animals at our county’s animal shelter. From generous donors, small and large, far and near, Friends of Pinal managed more than…
Generals, December 2022
Dog Bed Project Success Will Continue
Joy Wegner One hundred new dog beds! That’s the ambitious goal for volunteers committed to helping the Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) shelter provide healthy kennel environments for dogs at the county’s shelter. In 2018, more than 30 donors funded materials to build custom dog beds for the shelter’s kennels. Bud Wegner, a resident…
November 2022
Valley Humane Society Pet Adoption Day at Robson Ranch
Lisa Hunt Mark your calendars for Sunday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. to visit adoptable pets from Valley Humane Society (VHS). Representatives will be here at Robson Ranch at the Softball Field parking lot area near the flagpole. You will be able to meet a variety of puppies and adult dogs (and maybe a few…
Generals, November 2022
Bless the Pets Worship—Sunday, November 13
All are invited to Bless the Pets on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m., a uniquely joyous worship service sponsored by Friendship Center. Whether you have a pet or are hoping to get a good Robson pet “fix,” join us on “the green” at the Softball Field flagpole area. * Seating options: Bring your own…
Generals, March 2022
Your Pet as a Survivor
Joy Wegner, Volunteer, Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues Have you read an obituary that listed survivors of the deceased and it included a beloved pet by name? Maybe the neighborhood news included comments about a neighbor who was unable to take their pet with them into assisted living. Where did the dog, the…
Generals, December 2021
Keeping Holidays Happy for Pets
Susan Marie, Host of The Doggy Diva Show Tis the season to be celebrating the holidays with family and friends! To ensure that celebrations are relaxing and enjoyable, preparation is key. Before the festivities begin, have a plan in place that includes the safety of your four-legged family members. As we all know, pets are a…