AltWeeklies Wire
On the Horns of a Dilemmanew
Wildlife veterinarian Walter M. Boyce reflects on the challenges of bighorn sheep conservation.
Tucson Weekly |
Susan E. Swanberg |
01-12-2014 |
Animal Issues
Revolving Racetracknew
The fur still flies at Tucson Greyhound Park.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
09-03-2013 |
Animal Issues
Doping Dilemmanew
The city of Tucson may put the squeeze on a doc's greyhound antics.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
09-05-2012 |
Animal Issues
Shooting Gallerynew
South Tucson's greyhound track skirts the law by doping dogs outside of the city.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
04-13-2012 |
Animal Issues
A Trainer's Talenew
A 2003 saga does not bode well for the Reid Park elephants.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
12-30-2011 |
Animal Issues
Captive Subjectsnew
Animal experts question a planned elephant move.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
12-30-2011 |
Animal Issues
Protecting Petsnew
A recent case shows how courts cast a cautious eye on animal-hoarders.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
11-17-2011 |
Animal Issues
Last-Minute Reprievenew
Why were 60 healthy cats headed for death at the Pima Animal Care Center?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
09-28-2011 |
Animal Issues
Selective Enforcementnew
Animal advocates say Tucson Greyhound Park is still dodging the law.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
09-23-2011 |
Animal Issues
Conserving Catsnew
Groups in Mexico and the U.S. join forces to create an innovative jaguar-protection reserve.
Tucson Weekly |
A. Greene |
06-02-2011 |
Animal Issues
Pets and Pathologynew
Keeping too many animals can lead to situations both dangerous and disgusting.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
05-27-2011 |
Animal Issues
A Moth that Devastates Prickly Pear Cactus May Be Headed to Tucsonnew
If Cactoblastis cactorum -- a wee but voracious South American moth whose larvae devastate the prickly pear cactus -- reaches Arizona, the consequences for the ecosystem would be dire.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
05-20-2009 |
Animal Issues
Serious Monkey Businessnew
When will people learn that non-domesticated animals are dangerous?
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
03-05-2009 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues, commentary
Bad Mojonew
The Michael Vick case brought back some unpleasant memories from long ago.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
09-05-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
The Shady Bunchnew
Seedy dealers may be cruising for pets online.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
07-25-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
