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It's all about the animals! "Pet Connection" is the animal matching game that unites Channel 12 viewers with a new best friend. Pet profiles feature animals from over a half a dozen local and state animal adoption agencies. Ninety-seven percent of our pets do find new homes thanks to loyal viewers. Once you meet our irresistible pets, we'll show you how to take care of them on our Care Corner segment. From behavior problems to poison issues, from dogs to cats, watch "Pet Connection" with host Terry Quinn.

Click here to find out about Timothy and Rufus You can watch Timothy and Rufus on Pet Connection: Real Player Windows Media See who is still waiting to be adopted. Last Guest Update: Elton was adopted!

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Pet questions? email Tucson12@tucsonaz.gov

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Below are Adoption and Rescue Organizations, click on the links to find out about the agency:

Pima Animal Care Center Humane Society of Southern Arizona Arizona Basset Hound Rescue ARF-Animal Rescue Foundation Animal Defense League of AZ Castaway Treasures (520) 682-7630 “Top Dog”

NOT SO GRANDE Dachshund & Small Dog Rescue Rescue a Golden Retriever of AZ Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter Animal Crusaders of Arizona Arizona Greyhound Rescue FAIR-Foundation for Animals in Risk Ironwood Pig Sanctuary Pigs*A*Lot SW Airedale Terrier (SWAT) Rescue Arizona Beagle Rescue Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue Ferret Friends of Tucson, Inc. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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Pet Connection Success Stories

You might remember little Bugger who appeared on Pet Connection with his kitten cat friend. At the time, Bugger (now Bug) was sharing a kennel with several kittens and even learned how to use their litter box! Mary saw Bug and fell in love, despite obstacles that weren’t exactly perfect for an adoption (she already had a new puppy at home). But she adopted Bug anyway. Today, everyone is all grown up (Bug is now much bigger than a Bug) and doing well. It’s great to know about this success story and to know that even when circumstances aren’t perfect, it can work…… anyway. “I’m glad I got him from Pima Animal Care. I feel like I gave him a chance at a good life.” Mary, Bug’s Owner

"I wasn't even a dog person before, but now I have two 75 pound dogs just because I think they're so wonderful."--Paco's New Owner

Life couldn't be better for a former "Pet Connection" client. He was Buckeye when he appeared on our show. Once Lori and John adopted him from Arizona Greyhound Rescue, Buckeye became Paco. He's never had a family, but now that he's retired from the track, Paco's settled into some easy living. He even has a new Greyhound friend, Kaya to play with! Lori and John say possible owners shouldn't be afraid of the fact that Greyhounds are known for their speed, "He's happy just going on walks a few times a week like any dog and he likes to go play in the yard, but really they're pretty lazy animals. There are Greyhound owners who live in condos and apartments and they can make good apartment dogs because they lay around most of the time and they just need to get out their energy once in a while." Paco, thanks for showing us that "Pet Connection" works!

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