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Celebrate the HSSA’s 75th Anniversary with “Woof Down Wednesday”

Celebrate the HSSA’s 75th Anniversary with “Woof Down Wednesday”

Jul 9, 20193 min read

“Woof Down Wednesday” returns as the Humane Society of Southern Arizona teams up with several local restaurants on Wednesday, July 17.

Aside from raising funds for animals in need and supporting the programs provided for them, the day is meant to be a celebration — a big one, in fact. This year is the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s 75th anniversary.

It shouldn’t hurt to be a homeless pet, and donating doesn’t have to hurt your wallet either. All you’ve got to do is eat at any of the participating restaurants and they’ll donate anywhere from 10% to 50% of what you spend on your meal.

It’s not all about food either. This year breweries, popular drinking spots, and even an art studio are pitching in to help those in need.

If you can’t make it to any of the restaurants you can easily donate online.

Participating Businesses

Agustin Kitchen
  • 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, Suite 150
  • Donating 20% of sales
  • For more information, visit agustinkitchen.com
Arizona Wine Collective
  • 4280 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 155
  • Donating 10% of sales
  • For more information, visit azwinecollective.com
Catalina Brewing Company
  • 6918 N. Camino Martin, Suite 120
  • Donating 15% of sales
  • For more information, visit catalinabrewingco.com
Catalina Craft Pizza
Cup Cafe
  • 311 E. Congress St.
  • Donating 10% of sales
  • For more information, visit hotelcongress.com
Dogs-n-Donuts
  • 7743 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • Donating 20% of sales
  • For more information, visit eatphod.com
Dominick’s Real Italian
Eclectic Cafe
El Minuto Cafe
Fini’s Landing
  • 5689 N. Swan Rd.
  • Donating 15% of sales
  • For more information, visit finislanding.com
Gourmet Girls
Graze Premium Burgers
  • 2721 E. Speedway Blvd.
  • 5635 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • Donating 20% of sales
  • For more information, visit grazepremiumburgers.com
Koji aged NY strip steak special at Agustin Kitchen (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Koji aged NY strip steak special at Agustin Kitchen (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Illegal Pete’s
  • 876 E. University Blvd.
  • Donating 50% of sales
  • For more information, visit illegalpetes.com
Maynards Market
  • 400 N. Toole Ave.
  • Donating 10% of sales
  • For more information, visit maynardstucson.com 
Monterey Court Cafe
  • 505 W. Miracle Mile, Suite 24
  • Donating 10% of sales
  • For more information, visit motereycourtaz.com
Nekter Juice Bar
  • 2905 E. Skyline Dr., Suite 167
  • 2501 E. Grant Rd.
  • Donating 20% of sales
  • For more information, visit nekterjuicebar.com
Noble Hops
  • 1335 W. Lambert Ln.
  • Donating 15% of sales
  • For more information, visit noblehops.com
Mushroom Pizza from happy hour at Maynards Market (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Pastiche Modern Eatery
  • 3025 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 121
  • Donating 20% of sales
  • For more information, visit pasticheme.com
Pure Love Juice
  • 1980 E. River Rd., Suite 110
  • Donating 10% of sales
  • For more information, visit purelovejuicebar.com
Sauce Pizza & Wine
  • 2990 N. Campbell Ave.
  • 5285 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • 6450 E. Grant Rd.
  • 7117 N. Oracle Rd.
  • Donating 15% of sales
  • For more information, visit saucepizzaandwine.com
Tipsy Picassos
  • 6918 N. Camino Martin, Suite 120 (inside Catalina Brewing Company)
  • Donating 30% of sales
  • For more information, visit Tipsy Picassos on Facebook
Tohono Chul Garden Bistro
  • 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
  • Donating 20% of sales
  • For more information, visit tohonochul.org
Vero Amore
  • 12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 104
  • 2920 N. Swan Rd.
  • Donating 15% of sales
  • For more information, visit veroamorepizza.com
ZPizza
  • 11165 N. La Canada Dr.
  • Donating 10% of sales
  • For more information, visit zpizza.com

For more information on donating or any of the locations listed above, visit support.hssaz.org.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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