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We picked up Shania, whose owner had recently died and had no one to take care of her. We learned that she has a condition called Pannus, an eye disease causing blindness found in Shepherds living in higher altitudes, but her eyesight has greatly improved with prescription eye drops. Then came a call that Shania’s daughter, Sugar, a Shepherd mix, was missing her mother.  We brought Sugar home and quickly realized that Sugar and Shania are very close. They sit side by side and Shania nudges Sugar’s side to ensure that her daughter is nearby. Sugar is a beautiful white Shepherd mix and ventures out then returns to sit next to her mother.  After living their entire lives with their owner, they were both a bit lost but have transitioned to really need their own home now. We are glad that they have each other for comfort.  They both LOVE to go on walks together and they walk side by side on leashes with Shania leading the way.  They get along nicely with our Dogtree Pines pack but would do better in their own home where they can love on their owners, go on walks and enjoy lounging together! Both are in great shape and act much younger than their initially guessed ages, so we think both ladies are about 6-8 years old.

Shania Est DOB 9.01.17 | Rescued 11.07.25

Sugar Est DOB 9.01.19 | Rescued 11.08.25

Cricket is an 8-year-old shepherd mix, about 70 pounds with a sweet Corgi face. He is calm, ADORABLE and has bunny-soft fur! He came from Arizona Humane Society where he was due to be euthanized for a heart murmur. He has had a full medical workup and is cleared to be adopted.  He does have a slight heart murmur, but it is NOT enough to even need medication! Cricket gets along well with all of his foster roommates, and his fellow residents when he stops by to visit.  He is enjoying his life with a loving foster family but is awaiting his forever family. 

Est DOB 2.05.2017 | Rescued 2.05.25

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https://www.petfinder.com/dog/cricket-75174509/az/prescott/dogtree-pines-senior-dog-sanctuary-and-rescue-az741/

Yes, we have Emmy, who was owned by the 'NASA is a Hoax' Prescott resident who recently passed away in his home in late 2025. Emmy was found in their home a few days after his passing and taken to the local shelter and then she waited.  Despite the notoriety of her owner and his passing, no one came to her rescue to adopt her until Dogtree Pines brought her to our sanctuary.  She came to us as lost, very lost and shy.  We are not sure of her breed nor age, but it does not matter. She was a local resident for many years and needed our help.  With the sudden loss of her owner, she needed a new place to call home.  She is quiet, well-mannered, a bit shy and very sweet.  She is a senior but in great shape and loves her walks.  She gets along well with all of the residents and looks forward to the volunteers taking her on outings. She takes treats gently and gets along with cats too.  While we are sure she misses her dad, we also think she likes her newfound chance to spend her days roaming Dogtree acreage instead of riding shotgun in her dad's truck.  Emmy will be available for adoption.

Est DOB 12.25.2015 | Rescued 12.18.2025

Meeko came to us when his elderly owner could no longer care for him and was relocating to live with family in Tennessee. Meeko is extremely overweight but otherwise healthy. His mother was a white lab and his father a red heeler. Meeko is about 8 y/o and was with the same owner his entire life. Meeko is cautious and is still adjusting but is doing good with other dogs and craves attention. He has not braved moving into the sanctuary yet, and remains in the "quarantine apartment" i.e., the modified garage. He comes into the yard when I'm out but then retreats back to safety. I believe the large pack is too intimidating for him and would love to find a new forever home that is a bit more relaxing for him.

Please call or email to meet Meeko. He will need to continue to be on a diet and getting regular exercise for his long-term health. He continues to become more comfortable and I love to see his tail wag as I come into his little home to visit.

Est DOB 7.13.2017 | Rescued 7.13.2025 

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/meeko-78005782/az/prescott/dogtree-pines-senior-dog-sanctuary-and-rescue-az741/

We are very honored and excited to be part of providing this old gal with a new beginning. She was part of an abuse case and came to us from a county shelter in California. They reached out and said they needed to relocate her. I don’t know exactly what took place. I didn’t ask. I just said yes, we can help, and we will give her the home that she deserves. She is about 13 years old and is an Australian Shepherd mix. She is sweet and calm after a very lengthy trip of over 8 hours.  After her terrible situation she holds no grudges, she has a certain calming grace about her, so we are calling her Grace.  She is tired and a little anxious in her new environment.  She has been welcomed by Meeko and they slept side by side.  Grace decided that she wanted to explore as she started to heal and we let her.  Grace is now with a knowledgeable dog person who understands her and her needs.  Grace has been enjoying her new comfortable home in Prescott where she is being cared for as she deserves in her later phase of life while still being in contact with Dogtree for her medications.

Est DOB 5.01.2012 | Rescued 10.08.2025