Pet of the Week

As more and more pet owners in the community continue to face struggles due to housing instability, economic turmoil, job insecurity and more, the Arizona Humane Society has seen a great need for its owned pet foster programs including Project Home Away from Home. Adorable Payson and his family are just one example of those who have looked to this lifesaving program after his family unfortunately fell on hard times and in need of temporary placement for the sweet pup.

At five-years-young, the handsome Labrador Retriever is hoping for a loving Foster Hero that can help him while his family works to get on...

As the Arizona Humane Society continues to face ongoing capacity issues, the state’s largest animal welfare organization is calling on the community to support its homeless pets through adoption, fostering and volunteering. To help free up lifesaving kennel space, the organization will host a one-day adoption event where ALL pets have $0 adoption fees on Saturday, June 27, at all three of its adoption locations.

For pets like adorable Lyra, a six-month-old Cattle Dog, having space at the Arizona Humane Society allowed her life to be saved as she was transferred in from...

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...

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...