Spirit has a new home!

Starr with Spirit and Spirit's new brother

Stefanie, now known as Spirit, was officially adopted yesterday by Starr DeVarona of Marana, AZ! 🐾❤️ On their way home, things took an unexpected turn—the transmission in Starr’s Bronco gave out, leaving them stranded at a rest stop for three hours in yesterday’s brutal 116° heat! 🔥😓 

But Spirit and her new brother handled it like champs. They shared water, stayed calm, and never once complained. I was a little nervous putting them in the car together right after meeting just an hour before, but they proved me wrong and bonded through the chaos like true soulmates. 🐶🐶💪 

And get this—Starr also has two McCaws at home, and I was worried how Spirit might react. Turns out I should’ve been more worried about the birds! Starr said every time she’s brought a new dog home, the birds squawk and scream telling the newcomer to “get lost.” But not this time… they actually welcomed Spirit with open wings! 🦜💕 

It’s like this girl was meant to be there. 🥰 

Welcome home, Spirit!

Also wanted to give a shout out to Chris Reed for going up to Prescott to pick up Stefanie for us so that we can get her spayed and to Susan Custer for transporting her back. 

And shout out to Mat Cleveland with the Dog Teach for helping perfect Spirit’s walk on a leash and for introducing her to Tucker for us!

Rottoberfest fundraiser item

Grill for Rottoberfest fundraiser

Wanted to give a shout out 📣to Chris Reed and WC Bradley/Outdoor Brands, who owns, among other companies, 💨Pit Boss 💨🔥Chris was able to talk them into donating a brand new Pit Boss smoker with Wi-Fi that will tell you when your meet reaches the temp you eat so you cook it perfectly every time, along with  a tool set, a cover and a bag of hard wood pellets!  This will be featured in our 🐕‍🦺 Rottoberfest Auction in 🍂🍁October!! So, if you are thinking about buying this grill, maybe wait if you can and get a 💰good deal 🤑and help the Rotties out at the same time!! Thank you, Chris!!! You’re the bomb!!! 

Marv at Pinal County Animal Care & Control

Marv at PCACC

Marv is waiting for someone to love him at Pinal County Animal Care & Control in Tucson, AZ. The shelter staff think he's around 3 yrs. old and he's been there since July 17, 2025. We believe he is friendly and adoptable directly from the shelter, but we would be willing to rescue him if we had a foster home for him.

If you are interested in being a foster home, please fill out our Foster Questionnaire. You must live in the Phoenix area to foster for us.