Tucson couple lauded for opening their hearts and home to children

Tawnya and Bruce Groen's days overflow with lesson plans, sippy cups and calls of "mom" and "dad."

Arizona Senate OKs new rules on when divorced parent can move

The Senate voted 17-12, with all Democrats opposed, to impose new rules on when a divorced parent can move.

$13 pet adoptions at Pima Animal Care Center

If your family is thinking about pet ownership, why not adopt?

Adopt or sponsor Tucson's special needs pets

PACC Pets is having a "Be There Hero" weekend for animals with special needs from noon to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000N. Silverbell Road.

Adopt a pet for $10 today and tomorrow

Pima Animal Control Center is offering one last opportunity to adopt a pet for $10 with its "Find a Friend" weekend today and tomorrow.

Would-be adoptive mom convicted in missing baby case

PHOENIX (AP) — The would-be adoptive mother of an Arizona baby missing for more than two years was convicted Thursday of forgery and conspiracy to commit custodial interference.

Tucson Blue Ribbon event Saturday

The Foster and Adoptive Council of Tucson will hold their annual Blue Ribbon Event from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday at Thoroughbred Nissan, 5163 E. 22nd Street.

Adopt a friend

• Control No.: 713082. • Age: 4 years. • Qualities: The perfect family dog, Hardy loves older kids, other dogs and even cats. • Needs: A comfortable indoor lifestyle where he can feel like part of the gang. • Fee: $80. • Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.

Adopt a friend

• Age: 2 1/2 years. • Qualities: Barley is a dashing young man who loves ladies of the human kind. He is very loving and affectionate and so eager to bond with a new “mom.” • Needs: Needs a home with a woman without other pets or children. • Fee: $85. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Va…

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• Age: 4 months • Qualities: He’s a happy-go-lucky kitten with tons of personality and curiosity to share. • Fee: $99. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 289-2747 or www.pawsitivelycats.org • Meet: Petco, 11985 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley, any time.

Adopt a friend

• Age: about 6 years. • Qualities: Zoie is a sweet, beautiful, healthy girl with a gentle disposition and loving, kind eyes. She is a big girl, weighing about 100 pounds. She is well-behaved in the house and doesn't try to get up on furniture. Zoie loves going for walks and is good on the le…

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• Age: 3 years. • Qualities: Ally had two puppies who were adopted, and now it’s her turn. She was the best mom. She nursed the pups until they were nearly 3 months old. Ally is very calm, and loves to sit in laps. She is not a barker and is a very, sweet little girl. • Fee: $ 175. • Contact…

Adopt a friend

• Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Sweet, friendly and affectionate, this girl likes kids, dogs and other cats. • Fee: $99. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 289-2747 or www.pawsitivelycats.org • Meet: Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Adopt a friend

• Control No.: 716075. • Age: 2 years. • Qualities: Cuddly and confident, Bailey will climb on your shoulders and lavish you in nuzzles. • Needs: A special someone to make him feel whole. • Fee: $80. • Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext. 106 or visit www.hssaz.org…

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• Age: 3 years. • Qualities: Gremlin is a tiny, 5- to 6-pound male. He was found starving on the street, and has gained almost a pound since he was rescued. All Gremlin wants is to have someone love him. He absolutely loves to be held. He sleeps on a pillow with his foster mom at night. He d…

Adopt a friend

• Age: 19 years. • Qualities: This friendly girl leads, lifts her feet and gets along well with other horses. • Needs: Additional training, lots of love and a companion animal. Her best friend, Ziggy, is also available for adoption. • Fee: $750. • Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuar…

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• Age: 3 months. • Qualities: Lexi has been socialized and catered to by a super foster mom, so you couldn’t find a better kitten. She’s very cute, cuddly, and playful. • Fee: $65. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.

Adopt a friend

• Age: 3 years. • Qualities: This very sweet girl loves to cuddle on laps. • Fee: $65. • Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or www.hermitagecats.org

Adopt a friend

• Age: about 10 years. • Qualities: Lenny is active and playful, but is also an experienced couch potato. He obviously had a good family before he ended up as a stray because he is well-mannered, obedient, patient and wants to please. He loves to be carried in your arms and going for walks (…