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Horse healing 'all about participating in their world' | Features | verdenews.com
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (168+ words) Michelle Petersen stands in front of her barn where she hangs paintings, has chairs layered with colorful cushions and her horse, Mana, resides on Aug. 27, 2026. (VVN/Olivia Maillet) Michelle Petersen pets Mana at her ranch in Sedona on Aug. 27, 2026. (VVN…...
Sedona humane society celebrates six decades of second chances
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (218+ words) The Humane Society of Sedona celebrates 60 years as a no-kill animal shelter on Aug. 15, 2026. (VVN/Olivia Maillet) Cora Shor volunteers at the Humane Society of Sedona on the weekends and operates a dog-walking and daycare service, Cora’s Pet Services, during…...
Featured Stop: Certified Wildlife Habitat
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (196+ words) The Verde Independent Janâs Garden. (Provided by Master Gardeners Association) The Certified Wildlife Habitat is a prestigious designation awarded by the National Wildlife Federation. It honors exceptional outdoor spaces that actively support local wildlife, pollinators, and biodiversity. To qualify…...
Storytelling Wildlife & Animal Friends
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (95+ words) Corriente Mesa by Liam Matthew Dye, 8x10, oil. (Provided by MTG) Fuzzy and Friendly by Sarah Webber, 20x20, oil. (Provided by MTG) Guard of the Guadalupe by Dustin Payne, CA, 12 x 9 x 5, limited ed. bronze. (Provided by MTG) Maternal Mayhem by Raymond…...
Smelter Town pays tribute to Humane Society
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (156+ words) The Verde Independent The pint-for-a-cause event included $1 donation from Smelter Town to support the animals of the VVHS, raffles and prizes, and a list of adorable and adoptable pets. Dave Rentz watches the show until it was time to perform....
PET OF THE WEEK | Pets | verdenews.com
1+ week, 3+ day ago (89+ words) PET OF THE WEEK The Verde Independent PET OF THE WEEK Meet Milo, a social butterfly who loves going out for walks, running in the yard, and meeting new people. He's well past the puppy stage, but don't let his…...
Around the Bluhmin' Town: Queen of Big Bear, forever in flight
1+ week, 3+ day ago (248+ words) The Verde Independent Oh Jackie, majestic eagle, queen of Big Bear Valley, how we miss you. There is a massive nest, in the branches of a 145-foot tall Jeffrey pine tree, overlooking Big Bear Lake at a 7,000-foot elevation. A…...
Verde Valley Humane Society Pets of the Week
1+ week, 3+ day ago (314+ words) The Verde Independent Meet Milo, a social butterfly who loves going out for walks, running in the yard, and meeting new people. Heâs well past the puppy stage, but donât let his size or energy level fool youâ…...
'Something’s wrong' with mountain lion population
2+ week, 3+ day ago (167+ words) Between 2018 and 2024, Robin Silver said that 41% of mountain lion sport hunting kills were females, presenting a dangerous situation for the species' population. (Courtesy of Robin Silver) 54% of kills brought in by mountain lion sport hunters between 2018 and 2024 were kittens younger…...
Humane Society of Sedona celebrates 60 years
2+ week, 6+ day ago (169+ words) The Humane Society of Sedona celebrates its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Director of Operations Sarah Porter said volunteers help with 90% of the shelter's operations, from dog walking to washing laundry. As humane society patrons and pet-lovers went on tours of…...