Arizona weather seems to come in three flavors: hot, cool, and windy. However, the late Spring is one of our weather Goldilocks periods - the weather is just right!

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Consider adopting a puppy! Canva
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As we roll into this perfect time, local activities are ramping up this weekend. As we move into May, we're Celebrating Animals in Veterans Park.

Animals, Animals, Animals

Hosted by the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, this event brings together animal welfare organizations from all parts of Cochise County.

Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
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One of the highlights of the daylong event is the Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club, which hosts an AKC-sanctioned breed obedience and rally match.

This event is very family friendly. It's even okay to bring your well-behaved dog on a leash, and let Fido have a fun little outing.

Photo credit: Tammy Gould / Heart of Gould Animal Rescue
Photo credit: Tammy Gould / Heart of Gould Animal Rescue
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Rescue and Adopt a Pet

If you're looking to adopt a forever-pet, this is also a day to consider adopting from one of several animal-welfare organizations and shelters. Here are some of the participants:

  • Huachuca City Animal Care and Control
  • Cochise County Sheriff's Office Animal Care and Control
  • Friends of The Sierra Vista Animal Shelter, Inc.
  • Sierra Vista Animal Care and Control
  • Hearts of Gould Rescue
  • Border Animal Rescue
  • Rescue Adoption Volunteers
  • Cochise County Humane Society

Learn More About Animals

If you're interested in learning about different animals and critters, stop by and talk with some of these resources:

  • Double G Alpacas
  • San Pedro Spirits 4-H Club
  • The Snake Guy
  • Gray Hawk Nature Center
The Snake Guy. Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
The Snake Guy. Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
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Learn more about pet adoptions, visit the educational booths, pet the alpacas, chat about reptiles, plus see the petting zoo, demonstrations, raffles, food trucks, and much more!

Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
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There are many more animal-related agencies and organizations who will be attending this weekend. Arleen Garcia from the Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center says there are more organizations attending than in the history of this event, so there is truely something for everyone.

The event takes place this Saturday May April 29th in Veterans Memorial Park from 9am to 3pm. For more information and the complete list of attendees, visit the website.

Double G Alpacas will be there! Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
Double G Alpacas will be there! Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
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Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
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Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
Photo credit: Val Davidson/TSM
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Val learning about snakes. Photo credit: The Snake Guy
Val learning about snakes. Photo credit: The Snake Guy
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