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At a glance today, no one would ever guess the strength and resilience sweet Loki possesses to still be here with us. A little over a month ago, the four-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier was brought to the Arizona Humane Society after a Good Samaritan found him in dire straits.

Upon arrival to the shelter, it was immediately clear that Loki had been tethered up using a thick plastic wire that he had become entangled in and chewed his way out of. Loki was immediately sedated and taken into the Arizona Humane Society’s trauma hospital where veterinarians found that the plastic-coated wire lead had wrapped twice around his neck along...

Mark-Taylor Residential is celebrating a milestone year of giving back after completing its largest-ever National Volunteer Month effort through iNSPIRE, the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program.

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 enough for couch cuddles. 

Hazel is a true one-of-a-kind dog and a field trip and sleepover extraordinaire! During a recent sleepover with a volunteer, Hazel proved herself to be the perfect house guest. She's house-trained, super...

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...