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Athena - The Puppy Goddess of Big Smiles & Tailwags

Athena - The Puppy Goddess of Big Smiles & Tailwags!

After her owner sadly passed away in June of this year, Athena and another dog had nowhere else to turn. With no one else to care for them, they were rescued by the Arizona Humane Society and now this gorgeous five-year-old American Bulldog is still looking for her forever home.

Upon being transferred to the organization, Athena was found...

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Betty Loves Showing Off Her Tricks!

Betty Loves Showing Off Her Tricks!

In memory of an Arizona Humane Society alum, Jean Valjean, a senior black cat who sadly passed away from cancer, all black pets have $0 adoption fees now through August 28 thanks to an anonymous donor and adopter who has generously offered to sponsor adoption fees. Jean was found as an injured stray in 2018 and brought to the Arizona Humane Society where he was treated for wounds and corneal scarring. He spent his remaining golden years of life with his loving family in Phoenix.

Oftentimes, black pets like sweet Betty often spend longer on the adoption floor as they tend to be overlooked by potential...

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Charlie Clocks Into the Cute Factory Each Day!

Charlie Clocks into the Cute Factory Each Day!

An unfortunate trend that seems to be on the rise in the Valley is pet abandonment. Whether due to eviction, not being able to afford a furry friend any longer or another major life change, the Arizona Humane Society’s Animal Rescue and Cruelty Team are sadly seeing more and more pets left behind.

This is such the case for adorable Charlie, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever mix who was found abandoned at a park tied to a palm tree in the middle of a sweltering June day. Thankfully, she was found before heat exhaustion could overcome her and was found to be a little underweight when evaluated...

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Senior Pup Looking for Forever Home

Senior Pup Looking for Forever Home

At 12-years-young, Charlie never imagined he would be back at the Arizona Humane Society looking for a new forever home. Unfortunately, he has been in the care of the shelter since June after his owner fell ill and was no longer able to care for him.

The sweet Labrador Retriever has a longstanding history with the Arizona Humane Society after he was originally adopted in 2014 after being rescued as a stray. Now that he is back, adorable Charlie has been treated for some tummy issues as well as a bit of a puppy cold.

As a senior, Charlie would love nothing more than a loving family that allows him...

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Wildflower Marks 30 Years in Arizona with Child Crisis Donation

Wildflower CEO Jim Nagy with Child Crisis Arizona CEO Torrie A. Taj (courtesy of Child Crisis Arizona).jpg

For 30 years, Wildflower has been a familiar gathering place for Arizonans looking for fresh, approachable meals in a welcoming setting. But beyond serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Scottsdale-based restaurant has also built a reputation for giving back to the communities it calls home.

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