Pet of the Week
Sheena Absolutely Shines!
While the Arizona Humane Society is known for caring for the Valley’s sick, injured and abused pets, the shelter is also dedicated to helping keep owned pets in their loving homes when possible. From resources to low-cost services, there are many ways AHS works to do this including its owned animal foster program – Project Home Away From Home.
Whimsical Willa - The Bringer of Joy and Laughter!
As sweet as she is cute, Willa originally came to the Arizona Humane Society as an owner surrender due to eviction in November of last year. Unfortunately, this sweet three-year-old Labrador mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to Valley shelters due to community-wide struggles - including housing instability.
When Willa first arrived to the shelter, it was clear that she was confused on what was happening and in turn, extremely fearful at first. However, thanks to the expert care of the Arizona Humane Society's Behavior Team, the once frightened pup learned that people were...
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 Phoenix Police after she and a few other dogs were found to be in need of medical care, which their previous owner was not providing. Upon evaluation in the Arizona Humane Society’s trauma hospital, it was found that she was suffering from a broken...
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...
