Arizona Humane Society

Founded in 1957, the Arizona Humane Society has a lot of accomplishments under their belt. It has its own TV show starring adoptable pets from the shelter, it has been the voice for the animals among lawmakers and it has provided refuge for tens of thousands of homeless animals annually. www.azhumane.org.

Arizona Basset Hound Rescue

Specifically rescuing basset hounds, blood hounds and basset hound mixes, this rescue groups has saved more than 1,400 dogs since 1998. This group has no physical location and relies completely on volunteers who foster dogs for at least two weeks while they are evaluated and treated for health or behavior problems before they go on to their forever homes. azbassetrescue.org.

Mingus Manor Animal Sanctuary

Mingus Manor was formed to help senior pets whose owners can no longer care for them due to medical illness, moving to a nursing home or a terminal diagnosis. The group has dedicated a facility for the lifetime care of the dogs (who must be 10 years old or more) who are not adopted. www.mingusmanor.com.