Ellie Daly At the May 3 singles meeting following the business portion we were pleased to introduce our guest speaker, Mary O’Neil, President of the Pet Companion Club. This is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Animal Rescue Organization whose mission is to provide a safe environment for the pets of PebbleCreek residents. They are dedicated to providing…
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Features, July 2026
Pet of the Month – July 2026
Pet of the Month Submissions Welcome! Would you like your pet featured as Pet of the Month in the PebbleCreek Post? Please send any Pet of the Month submissions directly to mklinka@gmail.com. Rescue of the Month: Tyrone Is So Thankful! Mary O’Neill, President, The Pet Companions Club Tyrone was rescued on Feb. 2. He had…
Features, June 2026
Rescue of the Month: Pet Companions Club Recent Rescue—Harris’s Hawk
Mary O’Neill, President, Pet Companions Club A fledgling Harris’s Hawk was found on March 28, 2026, by residents in the oleander underneath the palm trees between the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse and the Westwind Tavern, where the golf carts park near the driving range and hole 1 of the West Course. These particular palm trees are…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Pet Companions Club Hosts Dr. Sydney Russo
Melinda Klinka The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek hosted Dr. Sydney Russo from Gentle Hearts Animal Hospital, which is a private multi-doctor practice. She brought her vet tech, Andrea, with her. While Dr. Russo does take care of cats and dogs, she also has a specialty in exotic animals, which was her topic for our…
May 2026, Features
Rescue of the Month: Sadie
Mary O’Neill Sadie was found by a resident out on McDowell in the Avondale area. We put her into foster care with one of our foster volunteers. Sadie is an older dog, probably 10+ years according to the veterinarian. She got along great with her foster mom’s dog, Odie, who is also older. Sadie is…
April 2026, Front Page
Decades of Service to Animals
Melinda Klinka, the Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek On Feb. 20, Jim and Marge Ellison were recognized for over 40 years of service and compassion for animals with a bench dedication at Merrell Street Park area, presented by the Pet Companions Club. In attendance were family, friends, and, appropriately, dogs. The bench is inscribed as…
Generals, April 2026
Dr. Sydney Russo, DVM, Speaker on Exotic Species Veterinary Care
Jan Stash The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek is pleased to have Dr. Sydney Russo, veterinarian with Gentle Hearts Animal Hospital in Goodyear, as a guest speaker at our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 1. We will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities Center. All PebbleCreek residents are…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
Pet Companions Club Hosts Painted Promise Ranch
Melinda Klinka, Pet Companions Club The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek hosted Susan Morgan who owns Painted Promise Ranch on Feb. 4 at the Eagle’s Nest Courtyard. She raises mini horses and mini donkeys. Susan brought with her, Shazam, a 26” mini horse (red kerchief), and Silver Dollar, a mini donkey (blue kerchief). Shazam is…
March 2026, Features
Rescue of the Month: Pet Companions Club Recent Rescue—Barney
Mary O’Neill Barney was part of a litter of puppies born to a dog named Daisy that Jim Ellison rescued a few years ago. Daisy still lives in PebbleCreek, as do some of her other puppies. Barney was adopted as a puppy in PebbleCreek, and he was doted on by his parents. Barney’s owners unfortunately…
Generals, March 2026
Socks’ AirTag Pet Rescue Project
Mary O’Neill, President, Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek Socks the cat went missing on Nov. 5, 2025, from his home near N. 169th Ave and W. Sheridan St. Sock’s owner Deb has asked me to share his story in the hopes of saving another pet. The Pet Companions Club and Deb searched for Socks. We…