A Loyal Companion

10/12/2026

Nailed it.

10/10/2026

What are you doing for YOU? World Mental Health Day is a good time to check-in with your self-care routine. When you're taking care of a mobility-challenged or senior pet, it's easy to forget to care for the caretaker.

Our 2025 blog contains a few questions that really make you think.
Hopefully, you'll find it helpful.
https://aloyalcompanion.com/what-are-you-doing-for-you/

10/07/2026

💙 Special adopter needed for Lenora 💙

This sweet senior girl currently has a CCL tear, but is getting along great.

Interested? Contact Pima Animal Care Center (ID # A907138)

Thank you Tucson Rescue Now for helping us highlight this special dog.



Music 🎵 licensed by | Fairy Lights

10/03/2026

Dachtoberfest is 2 weeks away!

Stop by our booth to learn about exercises for your doxie and carts to keep them mobile.

📆Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕙10 AM – 4 PM
📍Bark & Luv
7131 W Ray Rd Suite 22
Chandler, AZ 85226

▫️Dachshund Races ▫️IVDD Wheelie Cart Races ▫️Meet rescue organizations
▫️Pet Adoptions ▫️Raffles, giveaways & food ▫️Vendor booths & product demos ▫️Special guests, K9 demonstrations & more

Bring your dachshund, bring the family, and help us celebrate while supporting local rescues and raising awareness for IVDD. We can’t wait to see you there 🐾

Learn more about Dachtoberfest: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbvrP83qTYM/

10/01/2026

Special announcement: ALC mobility-challenged dogs will return to The University of Arizona ’s Dogs N Denim Fashion Show. Held each Fall, Fashion for a Purpose (FITS397) connects UA students with the community.
Students work as a team to upcycle denim into dog apparel, curate a fashion show, gain experience in soliciting sponsorships, and give back to the community.

Service dogs and mobility-challenged dogs serve as models, showcasing the bond between pet parents and their companions.

How can you get involved?

🐾Drop off denim jeans, jackets, or denim fabric at A Loyal Companion
🐾Attend the Fashion Show
🐾Purchase a $10 VIP ticket for reserved seating.

🗓️Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕙5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

📍McClelland Park | The University of Arizona
650 N Park Ave
Tucson AZ 85719

On the NW side of town? Denim can also be dropped off at Rescue Me Tucson

VIP Tickets: https://register.uafoundation.org/dogs-n-denim-2026

09/02/2026

Special Announcement: Kate will present veterinary and pet parent sessions at the 14th STAAR Conference.

April 13-15, 2027
Parsippany, NJ

When similar missions align, wonderful things happen, “to help animals move, feel, and live better.”

Get ready for the 14th Annual STAAR Conference on April 13-15, 2027! The hands-on conference for rehab, mobility, fitness, and wellness since 2010.

Our two programs for professionals and pet parents have one mission: to help animals move, feel, and live better.

Discover more at staarconference.com

08/07/2026

💙 Special Adopter Needed for tripod Bruno💙

Interested? Contact Pima Animal Care Center



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07/29/2026

💙 Special Adopter Needed for Dream💙

Interested? Contact Pima Animal Care Center