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The Blue Watermelon Project’s “Feeding the Future” cooking contest returned for its eighth year to The Farm at South Mountain on January 24. The contest, designed to help students develop nutritious and affordable recipes that meet the real-world requirements of the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program, featured 23 student teams from 17 schools. Students are paired with a mentor from their school as well as a mentor chef who helps them to create their own unique dishes. The competition starts...

As adorable as he is sweet, Dexter is a true gentle giant weighing in at almost 100 pounds! Although he can stand to lose a bit of weight, the seven-year-old Labrador Retriever mix is incredibly calm on the leash and on car rides! 

Dexter was rescued as an injured stray in September after he was found by a Good Samaritan in Phoenix and brought to the Arizona Humane Society. When first rescued, this handsome boy was treated in the shelter’s trauma hospital with a dental and a mass removal, the handsome pup is now feeling great and cannot wait to find his perfect forever home.

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Covered in dirt with muddy paws, Ophelia was found in dire straights when she was rescued in December of last year. Thanks to an Arizona Humane Society Emergency Animal Medical Technician, the seven-year-old Siberian Husky was given a second chance at life after she was hit by a car. 

Ophelia was treated in the shelter’s trauma hospital where she received a dental and then went into a loving Foster Hero home for continued care until she fully recovered. Although she was hurt and scared while in the Arizona Humane Society’s care, this sweet senior never lost her smile and bright demeanor.

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As sweet as they are cute, Cucumber and Kaia are an absolutely adorable duo who are hoping to find a forever home together! As Best Buddies, the Arizona Humane Society has determined they need to go home together as they are reliant on each other for comfort and emotional support.

At five years old, these sweet guinea pig sisters found themselves being surrendered to the shelter after their previous family unfortunately did not have the time to care for them any longer. Upon first glance, it is easy to tell how much these cuties not only love each other but they also love getting...