We are once again having our annual fundraiser Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.

Saddlebrooke Pet Rescue Network supports multiple adoption/rescue organizations including Pima and Pinal County Animal Shelters. As of October 31st, of this year, $28,512.00 has been given to these organizations.

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network also helps animals within our SaddleBrooke HOA1 and 2 communities. We assist in the rehoming of SaddleBrooke residents' fur babies and rescue/rehome stray animals that have been abandoned in our neighborhoods. As of October 31st, of this year, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue has rescued and rehomed 16 animals found roaming in SaddleBrooke, rehomed 12 animals for residents that could no longer keep their fur baby, and facilitated three adoptions through our adoption/rescue organizations. Many of these animals were in dire need of veterinarian services in order to be adopted/rehomed. The cost for veterinarian care has been $6,900.

This Fashion Show with Calle Rose is our largest fundraising event ensuring that we are able to continue our mission of aiding animals in need. Please consider helping us by attending the Fashion Show and Luncheon.

Calle Rose will be showing her spring/summer line-up. It is absolutely gorgeous! Brilliant bright colors, cool materials for the desert heat, stunning jewelry, and the cutest handbags in summer colors to coordinate your new outfit!

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, December 17th @ 9:00 am in the HOA 1 Clubhouse. Tickets are $30 per person. This covers meal, dessert, coffee, tea, fashion show, and early shopping times. These tickets make GREAT Christmas Stocking stuffers!

If you have questions, please text Lisa John at 760-382-5066

Until there are none, save one

Nearly a million more pets are crowding the nation’s animal shelters and facilities compared to three years ago, with more dogs than cats euthanized last year for the first time since 2016.

Shelter and rescue populations in the U.S. have surged by 900,000 overall since January 2021, and more than 359,000 dogs were euthanized in 2023, marking a five-year peak, according to animal advocacy group Shelter Animals Count. Meanwhile, 330,000 cats were euthanized.

“Everywhere you turn, the shelters are in crisis,” said Stephanie Filer, the group’s executive director. “It’s truly about an imbalance of animals coming in at faster rates than they’re leaving.” 

“Rescuing your pet from a sheltering organization needs to be something of a pride point, something to brag about,” she said. “And encouraging your friends and family to do the same. That’s the No. 1 call to action.”

Doing so, she said, “not only saves lives but sends a much-needed message of support to overwhelmed shelters and their staff. Adopting a pet is also the most sustainable and socially conscious choice, which helps alleviate the shelter crisis rather than compounding it.”

While adopting a pet isn’t possible for everyone, Filer said, there are other ways to help – by fostering pets, or by volunteering at or donating to local shelters.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund is currently supporting legislation in Arizona that will ban cat declawing with exceptions for the cat’s health such as cancer of the nail bed.

Declawing (onychectomy) actually involves removing the last bones of the cat’s toes, not just the claws. Without these bones, changes in the cat’s balance and posture occur. These changes can lead to chronic pain and behavioral issues such as biting. The cat feels vulnerable – they can no longer defend themselves with claws.

Many cat owners use declawing as a method to stop the natural inclination of scratching. Is amputating the end bones of the toes the only way to change this natural behavior?

For more information see aldf.org/protectpaws