Therapy Dogs Are Back +U Of A Joins Mask Lawsuit

Happy Sunday, Tucson! Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 102 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in Tucson:

1. Longtime therapy dogs, golden retrievers named Cody and Splash were welcomed back to Tucson Medical Center Friday, after being away due to their own medical issues. The center is looking for more volunteers who have certified therapy dogs. (KGUN)
2. The nonprofit Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is helping keep local pets in loving homes by providing pet owners who are struggling financially with things like food, vaccinations and help with medical bills. (KVOA Tucson News)
3. With University of Arizona classes starting Monday, the staff union joined a lawsuit challenging the state law that puts a ban on mask and vaccine requirements. (TucsonSentinel.com)

Today in Tucson

• Scholastic Online Book Fair - Laguna Elementary (12:00 p.m.)
• Santa Cruz River Walk - Pima County Parks & Recreation (9:00 a.m.)

Tucson Patch Notebook

• The University of Arizona: "From moving students into the dorms to welcoming everyone back for their first day of classes, it has been an exciting week at the University of Arizona! #BearDown" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Tucson Arizona: "Moisture associated with Hurricane Nora will push into the area early next week. This will lead to increased chances for storms which will carry higher concerns for flash flooding. Stay tuned for updates!" (Facebook)
• Pima County Public Library: "A piece of County history is open again! Good birdwatching, too." (Facebook)
• Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary: "CALLING ALL HERMITAGE ADOPTERS! If you LOVE a kitty that you have adopted from The Hermitage, @PetcoLove is asking you to submit your love story by September 20, 2021 for a chance to win up to $100,000 for our shelter!" (Facebook)

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