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Hazel is Holding Out Hope for Her Second Chance
Hazel has been waiting far too long for her happy ending. While the average length of stay for dogs in the Arizona Humane Society’s care is just 12 days, Hazel has now been waiting more than 50 days for someone to see just how special she is. This 2-year-old female Rhodesian Ridgeback mix weighs in at a perfect 43 pounds—big enough for adventure, small...
Arizona Humane Society Launches Spay and Neuter Initiative Backed by $600K Matching Donation
The Arizona Humane Society is raising urgent concerns about a worsening pet overpopulation crisis in the Valley and beyond, as shelters continue to see record-breaking intake numbers and rising strain on resources. In 2025, the organization took in more than 25,000 dogs and cats - the highest intake in over a decade - and projects that number could rise to 28,000 animals in 2026 if intervention efforts are not...
Arizona Humane Society Hosting $0 Fees for Adult Dogs & Cats - Including Charlotte!
At just one year old, Charlotte is hoping all of her bad luck is out of the way now that she is in a safe space. The sweet Labrador Retriever mix was transferred to the Arizona Humane Society in February of this year after she was found as an injured stray and not ambulating very well.
Covered in abrasions and lame in her right hind leg, x-rays in the shelter’s Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital revealed she had a pelvic fracture – most likely the result of being hit by a car. In addition to being treated for this injury, Charlotte was given a...
Krillin is a Chill Pup!
A great example of why the Arizona Humane Society works to provide resources to pet owners, Krillin was surrendered to the shelter earlier this month after his family unfortunately was no longer able to care for him. Along with multiple other pets and puppies, this is a great example of the importance of spaying and neutering pets to hep reduce the number of pets coming into local shelters.
Surprisingly, a few of Krillin’s littermates are more Sharpei looking while this adorable nine-week-old is more Husky or Shepherd looking. Due to having too many pets in the home, this sweet pup is a bit more shy at first and...
Skittles has a Personality as Beautiful as a Rainbow
No matter if you have a sweet tooth or not, Skittles hopes you will be a fan of his bright and colorful personality! The one-year-old domestic shorthair tabby has been in the care of the Arizona Humane Society since early May and is in need of a loving Foster Hero home to continue recovering from a kitty cold.
Skittles is just one of almost 3,600 pets who have received care in a foster home this year alone ranging from tiny orphaned kittens to larger pets with orthopedic issues and everything in between. Currently, the shelter has dozens of pets who are in need of a temporary respite while...
