Pets

Hello, Saddlebag Notes friends! I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog with a big heart and four busy paws. In this column, I usually share a dog’s-eye view of life with kindness, gentle hum… Read moreAsk Emma

This precious little puppy was found running loose in the desert in September. At approximately 18 months old and weighing a grand total of 9 pounds, she was frightened, vulnerable and very mu… Read moreHappy Tail

On a very hot summer morning in August, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network received a call about a small dog running around one of the golf courses in the Preserve. When we went to pick him up, w… Read moreHappy Tail

Hello Saddlebag Notes friends. I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering questions with kindness, gentle humor, an… Read moreAsk Emma

Join us from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the “Raise the Woof” Fundraiser benefiting Friends of Pinal Pets, the nonprofit partner to our County shelter, on Wednesday, November 4. This annual event is … Read moreDog Park Fundraiser

Hello Saddlebag Notes friends. I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentl… Read moreAsk Emma

Hello Saddlebag Notes friends. I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentl… Read moreAsk Emma

In March, a mama dog and her young pup were discovered abandoned on Catalina Hills Drive in SaddleBrooke. A compassionate employee from Complete Landscaping found them, brought them to safety,… Read moreHappiest of Tails

Hello Saddlebag Notes friends. I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentl… Read moreAsk Emma

Hello Saddlebag Notes friends. I'm Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentl… Read moreAsk Emma

Valentine’s Day—a day for love and giving is just around the corner, and we thought we would let all our generous donors know just how much “love” you’ve “given” to furry babies in 2025. Throu… Read morePaws of Gratitude

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Kathy Coffman had no idea that a tiny miracle was about to enter her life. While her car was parked at the DesertView Complex, a fragile six-week-old kitten cra… Read moreMiracle Kitten