activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 6
- Animal Cruelty Investigation and Legal Support Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty InvestigationInvestigates cases of animal cruelty and neglect in partnership with 12 Valley cities and local law enforcement agencies, with investigators and veterinarians providing expert testimony in court to support prosecutions.
- Foster Care Programs for Vulnerable Animals Shelter and Foster Support ServicesOperates foster care programs for animals with medical conditions, injuries, orphaned neonates, nursing mothers, and behavioral needs, including temporary fostering to free shelter space and the long-term Project Active Duty program for pets of deployed military members; provides foster caregivers with food, medical care, and supplies.
- Medical Care for Homeless and Injured Pets Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive medical care for sick and injured homeless pets through dedicated trauma hospitals and specialized veterinary clinics, including the Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus, Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus, and mobile veterinary services across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
- Pet Adoption ServicesOperates three permanent adoption locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, including campuses and a PetSmart partnership, facilitating adoptions for dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and small animals with a 90-day return policy to support successful placements.
- Pet Rescue and Transport Services Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueProvides pickup and transport services for sick and injured pets across multiple Valley locations, excluding jurisdictions with their own Animal Control, to ensure timely medical intervention and shelter access.
- Supporting Thrift Stores Animal Rescue Thrift StoresOperates two thrift stores in Phoenix and Mesa that generate revenue to support animal welfare programs through retail sales.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Adhere to ethical no-kill sheltering standards ethical no-killPrevents euthanasia of shelter animals due to space limitations or time in care, upholding an Ethical No-Kill Philosophy that prioritizes life-saving alternatives and capacity-building.
- Deliver integrated animal welfare services integrated_animal_welfare_modelOperates a comprehensive, unified model that combines adoptions, veterinary care, spay/neuter services, and retail fundraising to address multiple aspects of animal welfare under one system.
- Facilitate home-to-home adoptions via foster networks home_to_home_adoptionEmpowers foster caregivers to directly connect animals with adopters, reducing shelter overcrowding and length of stay by bypassing traditional adoption bottlenecks.
- Operate social enterprise to fund animal care social_enterprise_fundingUses an online retail store as a self-sustaining funding mechanism, where all profits directly support lifesaving medical care for homeless pets, reducing reliance on traditional donations.
- Partner with law enforcement to combat animal cruelty law enforcement partnership modelCombines field investigations with legal advocacy by collaborating with municipal authorities and law enforcement, using expert testimony to strengthen animal cruelty prosecutions.
- Use home-based rehabilitation for animal recovery home-based_rehabilitationPlaces animals in home environments rather than shelter housing to improve recovery outcomes and psychological well-being, leveraging foster care as a therapeutic setting.
named programs · 14
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Operates adoption centers at three locations where dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, bunnies, and other small animals are made available for adoption; includes a 100% Adoption Guarantee allowing returns within 90 days if the pet is not a good fit
Cat Behavior Consultations
Provides consultations for cat behavior, with discounts for adopters.
Dog Training Classes
Offers dog training classes, with discounts for adopters.
Dog Training Classes and Cat Behavior Consultations
Offers training and behavior services for dogs and cats, with 10% discounts available to adopters within 30 days of adoption
Ethical No-Kill Philosophy
Commits to never euthanize animals for space or length of stay; focuses on saving and rehabilitating all treatable and adoptable pets
Ethical No-Kill Philosophy™
A commitment to not euthanize any pet in their shelters for space or length of time.
Hill’s Science Diet Food
Provides a bag of Hill’s Science Diet food with each adoption.
Microchip
Includes microchipping for adopted pets.
Pet Adoption
Facilitates the adoption of puppies, kittens, dogs, cats, bunnies, and other critters to new homes, ensuring no pet is euthanized for space or length of time. Includes a 100% Adoption Guarantee allowing returns within 90 days if not a good fit.
Petique™ Retail
Operates retail locations offering pet supplies, with 20% discounts for adopters at time of adoption or first online purchase
Petique™ retail
Retail store offering pet products, with discounts for adopters.
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Includes spay/neuter surgery for adopted pets.
Vaccinations
Provides all current vaccinations for adopted pets.
Wellness Exam with VCA Animal Hospitals
Provides a free wellness exam for adopted pets.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Lazin Animal Foundation Partner — Funds or supports the Trauma Hospital operated by Arizona Humane Society.
- PHAAZ Partner — Partner shelter participating in the Home To Home Animal Adoption platform
- PetSmart Scottsdale Partner — Hosts an Arizona Humane Society pet adoption location within its Scottsdale facility.
- Project Active Duty Partner — Foster program for pets of deployed military personnel, initiated by Arizona Humane Society.
- VCA Animal Hospitals Partner — Provides wellness exams for adopted pets as part of the adoption package.
- local police departments Partner — Collaborates with local police departments to investigate animal cruelty and neglect cases.