Aptly named Hope and 28 other cats and dogs in need of help were transferred to the Arizona Humane Society earlier this week after the organization’s Emergency Response Team deployed to assist the Humane Society of the White Mountains. Following last weekend’s devastating floods up North, all employees and pets were thankfully safe however they were in need of clearing the shelter to make much-needed repairs.

Hope is a gorgeous six-year-old German Shepherd who is hoping her lifesaving trip down to the Valley will result in finally finding a forever home. She is hoping for a calm place that allows her to learn the ropes and understands she is in a new environment, which may take a bit of time for her to settle into.

Hope is a true embodiment of not just the lives AHS saves but how animal rescues working together can ensure more pets are given a second chance at a great life. Extremely sweet, inquisitive and loving, it is her hope that she will be spending her days relaxing with her forever family soon.

From Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, the Arizona Humane Society will offer 50% off adoption fees for ALL adoptable pets. This special will help create critical shelter capacity while giving hundreds of animals already waiting for homes a second chance. Pets transferred to AHS from up North will be marked with a special “White Mountain Flood Rescue” logo on their photos at azhumane.org/adopt.

Adoption Status: Ready

Art lovers, curious creatives and first-time collectors will have a new way to experience the scene this November when The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, makes its Phoenix debut. Taking place Nov. 12-15 at On Jackson, a restored 1930s warehouse, the four-day event will bring together 65 emerging and mid-career artists from around the world.

The fair blends the atmosphere of a traditional art show with live music, interactive installations and family-friendly activities. Selected from more than 300 applicants, participating artists will showcase their own work and have the opportunity to connect directly with visitors. Guests can meet the artists, learn about their creative process and purchase original pieces on the spot.

The Other Art Fair welcomes experienced collectors and people buying their first piece. Artwork will be available in a range of sizes and price points, including collections of original and limited-edition pieces priced under $500 and under $2,000. For those feeling a little adventurous, the Blind Date with an Artwork experience offers hidden pieces priced at $150 or less, each accompanied by a creative description. Buyers choose their artwork without seeing it first.

Visitors can take part in several hands-on experiences. A giant color-in mural by Sydney-based illustrator John Paine features 100 drawings inspired by art history, inviting guests to identify familiar works while adding their own color.The Karmacy offers a playful take on a community bulletin board, allowing visitors to take a bottle containing an encouraging message and leave a note for the next person.

The Faux-To Booth puts a creative spin on the traditional photo booth. Artists Aileen and Jef use what they call Human Intelligence (HI) to create one-of-a-kind portraits. Visitors purchase a token, strike a pose and receive a custom portrait within minutes. Guests can also stop by The Haikuists for a complimentary, typewritten poem inspired by whatever is on their mind.

Additional offerings include Animal Guide Oracle readings and Aura Portrait sessions, adding even more opportunities for visitors to explore something unexpected.

Opening Night on November 12 runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature DJs throughout the evening. The first 500 guests through the door will receive a complimentary drink at the Fair Bar. Friday's event runs from 5 to 10 p.m., while Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Other Art Fair takes place at On Jackson, 245 E. Jackson St. in Phoenix. Tickets and additional information are available at theotherartfair.com/phoenix. 

At 73-pounds, it is pretty astounding to think that adorable Croissant still has quite a ways to go on his recovery. After being rescued as an extremely emaciated stray more than a month ago, the handsome four-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux is in need of a Foster Hero home to help him continue gaining weight.

Croissant found his way to the Arizona Humane Society in mid-September after he was found wandering the streets of Phoenix looking for anything that could sustain his frail, underweight body. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan was able to get him to the shelter where he has been under a watchful feeding program and receiving lots of TLC on the road to getting to healthy again.

A gentle giant with a smile that makes everyone fall in love automatically, Croissant is in need of a quiet space for about a month where he can continue on his feeding schedule until cleared by AHS veterinarians to go into his forever home. Easily leashed, a lover of treats and a self-proclaimed lap dog, this wrinkly boy will fit right into any home that has a soft space for him to land on while healing.

Fostering is a lifesaving way to help the Arizona Humane Society make more space for additional sick, injured and abused pets in need of help. At no cost to those who foster, this is a wonderful opportunity to help animals in need without permanently adding a furry friend to your family. Those interested in learning more about helping pets like Croissant and signing up can visit azhumane.org/Foster.

Adoption Status: Ready

Phoenix Mercury legend and community advocate Bridget Pettis was honored with the inaugural Hope Champion Award at Hope Women’s Center’s annual Night of Hope Gala in September. The award recognizes community leaders whose work reflects the organization’s mission of empowering women and teen girls, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for others to heal, grow and move forward.

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Thanks to the Arizona Humane Society’s New Hope Program, Coraline is receiving the lifesaving care she needs after being found as a stray with a broken leg. The 10-month-old pup was transferred to the organization from another shelter and is now looking for a loving Foster Hero home while she continues her healing journey.

The adorable American Pit Bull Terrier mix will need a foster for about a month that is able to bring her into AHS for weekly bandage changes and check-ups. She will also need lots of crate rest to allow her leg to heal properly.

When it is time to go outside Coraline can be carried out or walked on a very short leash to ensure she doesn’t move her leg too much. It would also be great for her to have lots of enrichment in her crate while resting – all of which AHS’ Foster Team can help give tips with!

Fostering is a lifesaving way to help the Arizona Humane Society make more space for additional sick, injured and abused pets in need of help. At no cost to those who foster, this is a wonderful way to help animals in need without permanently adding to your family. Those interested in learning more or signing up can visit azhumane.org/Foster.  

Adoption Status: Ready

Hospice of the Valley has received a $100,000 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant to support its Supportive Care for Dementia Program across Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties.

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On October 15, the Carlos Page Studio & Gallery is opening for its first fully public season. Located in Cave Creek Arizona, the gallery will have a full events program, multiple artists, and a vision for what the gallery is meant to become. The gallery’s founder, Carlos Page, is an Argentinian-born sculptor with 30 years and counting in his art career. Carlos developed his career by extensively traveling the United States, while participating with his work in a myriad of art shows from coast to coast.

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Reportedly found as an injured stray hiding in a story, Jack Jack did not think he would find himself in the care of the Arizona Humane Society at 13 years old. While undergoing a veterinary exam, not only was the handsome cat found to have an embedded collar but also a microchip.

Sadly, Jack Jack’s owner stated they did not want their cat back and now he is hoping to find a true forever home where he is appreciated and loved throughout his Golden Years. While in the care of AHS, the orange tabby has been treated for wounds as well as given a lot of TLC to help him trust people again.

Now that he understands that the employees and volunteers of the shelter are not as scary as he originally thought, Jack Jack has shown to be an extremely sweet older boy who loves treats and canned food. If your family decides to welcome him into your home, there will never be a dull moment as he loves to talk, purr and lean in for pets.

In an effort to get more pets into their forever homes, the Arizona Humane Society is hosting $0 adoption fees for adult pets 1 year and older on Saturday, September 26^th. Jack Jack’s waived adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip, and a follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital. Visit this handsome pup at the Arizona Humane Society's Papago Park Campus or learn more at azhumane.org/adopt to give him the loving forever home he deserves. 

Adoption Status: Ready

As more and more pets continue to pour into Valley shelters, the Arizona Humane Society is expected to care for more than 28,000 sick, injured and abused pets this year alone. With specialized medical ICUs that care for injured animals with nowhere else to turn, pets like Dandelion and Her Wishes could not be saved without the community’s support.

The sweet two-year-old Australian Kelpie and her five beautiful pups were transferred to the Arizona Humane Society from another shelter in August after they were found as strays. Found to be healthy overall but in need of ongoing care, this adorable family has been in AHS’ Mutternity Suites while awaiting a loving foster home.

The Arizona Humane Society’s Mutternity Suites is a specialized ICU for nursing and pregnant mama dogs where they receive medical care until they are cleared to go with a Foster Hero. Currently, this area is completely full and cannot bring in more families in need until pups like Dandelion and Her Wishes are placed in a temporary home until her pups are old enough to be eating on their own.

Being an Arizona Humane Society Foster Hero is a lifesaving venture with cases that fit every family and lifestyle. By bringing in a foster pet(s), you allow the state’s largest animal welfare organization to continue caring for even more of our community’s sick, injured and abused pets by opening up much-needed kennel space. For more information on how to become a Foster Hero for adorable Dandelion and Her Wishes or any of AHS’ amazing pets in need of fostering, visit azhumane.org/foster to take the online orientation and apply.

Adoption Status: Ready

On Saturday, September 26, local leaders, first responders and Scottsdale neighbors will trade their usual roles for jerseys when the fourth annual Community All-Stars RIM 2 RIM Charity Basketball Game takes the court to support local youth.

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