Pawsatively Furtastic Welcome to “Pets and the City 2023

Throughout the years I have had many friends and boyfriends. Many have come and gone. Who hasn’t left my side are my puppies. I’ve had four in my lifetime and now my best friend is Olive Juice. Olive is always happy to see me when I come home. She lays with me and follows me everywhere. She never talks back. She asks very little and gives back so much more. She gives unconditional love—something people could learn from our pet friends.

This issue puts the spotlight on our loyal companions. Check out some of our readers and their furry friends. Thank you to Ivan Lugo, owner of Lugari Pet Salon in Scottsdale for sponsoring this feature. Schedule an appointment with Lugari Pet Salon; they’ll make your pooch (or cat) look like a million dollars. We raised money for Arizona Animal Welfare League, a non-profit, no kill shelter. If you are interested in donating, go to AAWL.org

Another way ION gives back to our readers is through our are ticket giveaways. We’re running contest for two tickets to Madonna, P!NK, Reba, Sam Smith, Dixie Longate and Janet Jackson, just to name a few. To enter any of these contests, simply e-mail us at IONarizona@me.com and put the name of the concert contest you want to enter in the SUBJECT line.

Good luck!

Everything’s in swing! Check out the many amazing events coming up in March! We have Melrose Street Fair on Saturday, March 4, Pride Run on Sunday, March 18, one•n•ten Fresh Brunch on Sunday, March 19, Aunt Rita’s new Saturday, AIDS Walk Festival is Saturday, March 25, and it’s the Renaissance Festival’s last month. Plan for Arizona Theatre Company’s “Pride Night” for Pru Payne on Thursday, April 6. Check out all the great events in this issue.

That’s it for me and Olive Juice. Get out, have some fun, and enjoy this issue. Be safe and give your furry friends a big hug!

Jack M. Tesorero Furry Friend Lover

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