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The question came at the end of one of my recent workshops: “SNAP benefits (food assistance for low-income individuals and families) are being cut off in a week. With your workshop in mind, what do we do?”
When a dog bites someone, chaos often follows. Some owners panic and bolt, leaving the victim unable to identify the dog or confirm its vaccinations. Under Arizona’s new law, Senate Bill 1241, that kind of “bite-and-run” is now a crime.
In Kindergarten, I loved playing hide-and-go-seek, and tag. I always tried to find the best little spot to become invisible, and I always wanted to be the fastest runner on the playground. Little did I know, the silly games I played when I was 5 might end up saving my life one day.
For many survivors of domestic violence, the decision to leave an abusive situation isn’t only about their own safety — it’s also about the safety of their pets. Abusers often threaten or harm animals as a way to maintain control, making survivors fear what might happen if they leave.
The Arizona Fire School is a reminder that first response doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s the product of partnerships that stretch from the smallest volunteer fire districts in northern Arizona to the largest urban departments in the Phoenix metro area.
