Pet of the Week
Three-Legged Pittie Looking for Her Forever Home
Last year, more than 17,000 pets were brought in through the Arizona Humane Society’s Field Team, which consists of Emergency Animal Medical Technicians and Cruelty Investigators. One of those dear pets was sweet Carmen, a four-year-old American pit bull terrier who was rescued from cruelty earlier this month.
Carmen was originally seized by...
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 he has severe hip dysplasia leading to extensive arthritis of is his joints.
Howie's quality of life is still great and he has a lot of love to give however due to his ongoing care needs, Arizona Humane Society veterinarians are hoping a...
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...
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...
Ophelia Never Lost Her Smile
Covered in dirt with muddy paws, Ophelia was found in dire straights when she was rescued in December of last year. Thanks to an Arizona Humane Society Emergency Animal Medical Technician, the seven-year-old Siberian Husky was given a second chance at life after she was hit by a car.
Ophelia was treated in the shelter’s trauma hospital where she received a dental and then went into a loving Foster Hero home for continued care until she fully recovered. Although she was hurt and scared while in the Arizona Humane Society’s care, this sweet senior never lost her smile and bright demeanor.
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