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Special Needs Labrador Looking for a Special Forever Home
Howie is hoping there is a special family who will lend him a helping paw on his journey to finding a forever home! This sweet six-year-old pup has been in the care of the Arizona Humane Society since January of this year after he was rescued as an injured stray. Once in the shelter's Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital, it was discovered that...
Child Crisis Arizona To Host Mixtape Magic Gala
Step back in time at the 49th annual Child Crisis Arizona fundraising gala, taking place March 21 at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. This year's theme is “Mixtape Magic,” a dedication to the tubular 80s. The gala is set to take place under the stars, with live entertainment and arcade games creating a retro atmosphere.
“In recent years, we’ve transported guests to the disco days of the 1970s, to the tropics of Hawaii, and even to John Dutton’s Yellowstone...
Heaven is an Angel of a Kitten
One of nine cats and kittens that were found abandoned at the Arizona Humane Society’s Sunnyslope Campus, Heaven is hoping to find her true forever home soon. At just a year old, this gorgeous Calico is looking to offer a lifetime of endless cuddles and unconditional love to someone who is willing to give that to her in return.
Heaven’s story unfortunately is not a rare occurrence as the state’s largest animal welfare organization is no stranger to stories of pets who have been left behind by those who are supposed to give them a safe space. With more than 12,000 calls that the Arizona Humane Society’s...
Feeding the Future Student Cooking Contest Returns for Eighth Year
The Blue Watermelon Project’s “Feeding the Future” cooking contest returned for its eighth year to the Republic National Distribution Company warehouse on January 24. The contest, designed to help students develop nutritious and affordable recipes that meet the real-world requirements of the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program, featured 22 student teams from 17 schools. Students are paired with a mentor from their school as well as a mentor chef who helps them to create their own unique...
Dexter is a Certified Love Bug
As adorable as he is sweet, Dexter is a true gentle giant weighing in at almost 100 pounds! Although he can stand to lose a bit of weight, the seven-year-old Labrador Retriever mix is incredibly calm on the leash and on car rides!
Dexter was rescued as an injured stray in September after he was found by a Good Samaritan in Phoenix and brought to the Arizona Humane Society. When first rescued, this handsome boy was treated in the shelter’s trauma hospital with a dental and a mass removal, the handsome pup is now feeling great and cannot wait to find his perfect forever home.
Although he loves...
