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The Arizona Republic: Phoenix Rescue Animals Find Homes During COVID-19

AHS Adoptions, How You Can Help, In the News - 7/07/20

News Highlights: Animal welfare organizations across the Valley are working hard to find loving homes for homeless pets during the  Read More

Waived Adoption Fees for Cats 1 Year and Older!

AHS Adoptions - 6/30/20

June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, But We Are Celebrating Through July with Waived Cat Adoptions! Throughout the  Read More

The Daily Independent: Pets and the Pandemic

AHS Adoptions, Animal Rescue, Foster, How You Can Help, In the News - 6/26/20

News Highlights: Animal welfare organizations across the Valley are supporting pets and people during these unprecedented times as creatively and  Read More

Preparing Pets for Your Return to Work

AHS Adoptions, Dog Training, Pet Tips - 5/20/20

Help Your Pets Adjust to Another “New Normal” While one of the best parts about working from home due to  Read More

AHS’ Easter Sunday Hours 2020

AHS Adoptions, Animal Rescue - 4/11/20

Hoppy Easter, Everybunny! AHS’ hours will vary in each department for Easter Sunday on April 12, 2020. AHS’ Emergency Animal  Read More

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Tag your favorite Valley restaurant you would like Tag your favorite Valley restaurant you would like to see participate in the Arizona Humane Society's Doggie Bag Dine Out on Thursday, July 23! 🐾🍴 . We’re teaming up with restaurants across the Valley to help our community’s most vulnerable animals. Order your favorite meal for takeout at one of our Doggie Bag Dine Out participating restaurants on Thursday, July 23 and a portion of your check will go toward helping AHS provide food, shelter and lifesaving medical care to pets in need! Click the link in our bio to learn more & view participating restaurants (restaurants can also click here to get involved) 🐾❤️ . Major wags and purrs to the restaurants who are participating, tagged here!
We can’t quite decide what to call the color of We can’t quite decide what to call the color of Valentina’s eyes… maybe marigold? Pumpkin? Sunset? What color would you call them? Whatever they are, they are gorgeous! 😻 . Adoptions are available at AHS' Campus for Compassion location by appointment only (this is the only adoption location open right now), and you can schedule at www.azhumane.org/adopt. Pets available today may not be available by the time of your appointment. If appointments are booked out, our scheduling tool is updated throughout the day to reflect last-minute openings.
July 5th is the busiest day of the year for shelte July 5th is the busiest day of the year for shelters across the country as many pets, frightened by the fireworks, end up wandering away from home. We know the sinking feeling that comes with discovering your furry best friend is missing. The sooner you begin your search, the better your chances of being reunited with your lost pet! Click the link in our bio for our best tips for lost and found pets. . 1️⃣ Search Maricopa County Animal Care & Control's interactive mapping tool 2️⃣ Utilize online resources 3️⃣ Contact your pet's microchip company 4️⃣ Post flyers 5️⃣ Contact local animal shelters 6️⃣ Call local emergency animal clinics, the Arizona Department of Transportation, and your local police department . Reminder: AHS takes in sick and injured lost or stray pets, whereas MCACC takes in those who are healthy. Please make sure to check both shelters when searching for your furry friend!
🐾 Please SHARE to keep pets safe this 4th of Ju 🐾 Please SHARE to keep pets safe this 4th of July! 🐾 . Though some of the Valley's big events have been cancelled, many cities are hosting drive-in firework shows and families may be more likely to light fireworks at home. Whether or not you will be home with your pet tonight, click the link in our bio for our best tips to keep your furry friends comfortable during the holiday's festivities, as well as lost/found pet resources. . How to share to your Instagram Story: Tap the paper airplane image below this photo, then tap "Add post to your story." . All AHS departments will be closed today, Saturday, July 4 with the exception of AHS’ animal rescue services, which will be available from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Please call 602.997.7585 ext. 2073 to request emergency ambulance services for sick or injured pets. After 3 p.m., please bring sick or injured pets to your local emergency animal clinic. Report suspected animal cruelty at www.azhumane.org/report-animal-abuse.
Please SHARE to keep our community's pets safe thi Please SHARE to keep our community's pets safe this 4th of July! 🎇 . Though some of the Valley's big events have been cancelled, many cities are hosting drive-in firework shows and families may be more likely to light fireworks at home. Whether or not you will be home with your pet this year, make sure to update microchips and ID tags if necessary, provide your pets with distractions, and keep pets cool and indoors. Click the link in our bio for 4th of July pet safety tips and lost/found pet resources! . All AHS departments will be closed on Saturday, July 4 with the exception of AHS’ animal rescue services, which will be available from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Please call 602.997.7585 ext. 2073 to request emergency ambulance services for sick or injured pets. After 3 p.m., please bring sick or injured pets to your local emergency animal clinic. Report suspected animal cruelty at www.azhumane.org/report-animal-abuse.
That smile you make when your Foster Heroes can't That smile you make when your Foster Heroes can't stand to let you go... so they make you a permanent member of the family and adopt! . Since his arrival in late March, Biggie the 8-month-old Pittie survived parvo, recovered from a leg fracture, and even dealt with some eye issues. We are happy to share that Biggie is feeling so much better now, thanks to his Foster Heroes (now his furever family) and his buddies in AHS' trauma hospital! Happy new home to Biggie! 🐾❤️
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, we have great If you haven't filed your taxes yet, we have great news: You can save a pet's life while filing your taxes! . Arizona residents can make a voluntary contribution via a check off box on tax forms to fund much-needed affordable spay/neuter services in our community! When filling out your form 140, write in a contribution of any amount on line 74. When you make a contribution to fund spay/neuter initiatives, you are helping to save the lives of adoptable cats and dogs, curb pet overpopulation and shelter costs, reduce euthanasia of adoptable cats and dogs, and reduce dangers on roadways due to loose animals. Click the link in our bio to learn more! #MoreSpaysLessStrays
Is your pet the cutest? PROVE IT! 📸🐾❤️ W Is your pet the cutest? PROVE IT! 📸🐾❤️ We know nothing makes us grin more than taking pics of our pets grinning back at us... and don't you think that pets who have been rescued seem to smile a bit wider? We want to see those happy faces! Enter your pet in AHS’ Pet Photo Contest and they could appear in our 2021 calendar 📆 . The lucky dog and cat with the most votes will each win their own month in our calendar, and we will randomly choose one other pet to be featured for a whole month! All 22 runner-ups will be featured in smaller photos throughout the calendar and receive a free calendar. Submit your rescue pet's photo for just $20 and ask your friends and family to vote for him or her for a $1 per-vote donation ($5 minimum). All proceeds from entry costs and voting are tax-deductible and will help save the lives of the most vulnerable pets in our community. Click the link in our bio to submit your pet's photo today!
Goob, our longest shelter resident, made a new fri Goob, our longest shelter resident, made a new friend earlier this week! He practiced great patience while waiting for his treat and even enjoyed a few belly rubs afterwards ❤️ . If you follow AHS on Facebook (facebook.com/azhumane), you may recognize Goob from previous posts. He is obsessed with toys, likes playing ball (think soccer, not fetch), and is always happy to accept a treat. Goob is an energetic 4-year-old Chinese Sharpei/Pittie mix and he has been working on his manners quite a bit since his arrival in April... and these photos show just how far he's come! He is eager to learn new tricks, is house trained, and is looking for a home with a yard where he is the only canine companion 🐾❤️ . Adoptions are available at AHS' Campus for Compassion location by appointment only (this is the only adoption location open right now), and you can schedule and learn more about Goob at www.azhumane.org/adopt. Pets available today may not be available by the time of your appointment. If appointments are booked out, our scheduling tool is updated throughout the day to reflect last-minute openings.
Today is the last day of June’s National Adopt a Today is the last day of June’s National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, but not to worry… we are extending our adoption special for adult cats through July! 🎉 . Like many shelters across the country, we are so thankful for the great increase in folks looking to adopt a pet during these uncertain times. We are especially appreciative of those adopting adult pets who are often overlooked next to their younger counterparts, so why not keep the special going for our feline friends who are 1 year and older? 😼🐾❤️ Meet AHS' adoptable cats at www.azhumane.org/cats! . Adoptions are available at AHS' Campus for Compassion location by appointment only (this is the only adoption location open right now), and you can schedule at www.azhumane.org/adopt. Pets available today may not be available by the time of your appointment. If appointments are booked out, our scheduling tool is updated throughout the day to reflect last-minute openings.
Hi everyone, my name is Fletcher! I am an 8-year-o Hi everyone, my name is Fletcher! I am an 8-year-old Terrier mix and I'm ready to find my furever home! I recently spent some time recovering from a dental procedure and a little cough in my Foster Hero home and I'm feeling much better these days. I can be a little shy when we first meet, but don't worry - with a little time and a few treats, I know we'll become BFFs in no time! . Lucky for you, there are quite a few open adoption appointments this week! Adoptions are available at AHS' Campus for Compassion location by appointment only (this is the only adoption location open right now), and you can schedule and learn more about me at www.azhumane.org/adopt. Pets available today may not be available by the time of your appointment. If appointments are booked out, our scheduling tool is updated throughout the day to reflect last-minute openings.
When you're so full after bottle feeding you can b When you're so full after bottle feeding you can barely move... ➡️ ...and then someone mentions dessert 🍨 . Owl is a 4-week-old kitten who has been growing big and strong at home with her Foster Hero, Sara. Can you see why her name is so fitting? 🦉🐱
Hey there humans! We hope you all have a wonderful Hey there humans! We hope you all have a wonderful National Sunglasses Day! 😎 #nationalsunglassesday #AHSFurtogFavs *These photos are from our AHS archive. All pets have been adopted.
How would you like to split a $60K+ jackpot with A How would you like to split a $60K+ jackpot with AHS' homeless pets? . Purchase tickets for our first-ever 50/50 Raffle with @arizonafederal and you could win 50 percent of the total jackpot... and today, that jackpot is nearly $60,000 and growing by the minute! Tickets are 10 for $10, 50 for $20 or 150 for $40. Your ticket can be a winner for you and sick, injured and abused pets in our community! . Ticket sales run through July 15 and the winner will be announced on July 16. You must be a legal resident of Arizona and age 18 or over to be eligible to win (see Official Rules for more details). Purchase tickets and view official rules at the link in our bio! . Major wags and purrs for our friends at the Arizona Federal Credit Union for getting us started with the first $2,500!
Melvin! update below! 🐾❤️ . #Repost @banfie Melvin! update below! 🐾❤️ . #Repost @banfieldfoundation with @get_repost ・・・ 😸😻 Remember Melvin! (yes spelled with with the ! for added impact), the amazingly adorable rescue kitten @azhumane shared with us? Nothing like starting the weekend with an adorable kitten video (and an update on how he’s doing of course!): ⁣ ⁣ “Most important news first...Melvin! has a sister named Shelby! She’s much smaller than Melvin! but she’s got a feistier personality. They both went to an amazing foster care home and are being bottle fed every 3-4 hours, (including overnight). The main goal right now is for them to continue to gain weight. Between 4 and 6 weeks they will begin eating wet food mixed with milk and work towards litter box training. Their first appointment back in the AZ Humane trauma hospital will be in about 2 weeks and they will get their first round of vaccines.”⁣ ⁣ Thank you @azhumane for all the work that you do and sending us this great update! The Arizona Humane Society’s Bottle Baby Kitten ICU and Kitten Nursery care for the tiniest felines during kitten season, when their shelter is overrun with adorable kittens. Orphaned kittens, like Melvin! and Shelby, require 24-hour care. So grateful to support this important work. 🧡🧡⁣ ⁣ #banfieldfoundation #banfieldlife #womenofbanfield #azhumanesociety #phoenix #arizona #dogsofphoenix #catsofphoenix #adopt #foster #phx #phoenixaz #banfieldfoundationgrants #humananimalbond #proudlymars #proudlymarspetcare #marspetcareunited #abetterworldforpets #banfieldgivesback #covidrelief #phoenixarizona #az #visitarizona #explorearizona ⁣
Does your pet need to brush up on their manners? W Does your pet need to brush up on their manners? We can help! . AHS' Pet Training team is offering both private in-home and virtual pet training lessons! To protect the health of you and our trainers and in accordance with CDC guidelines, our trainers will be temperature tested before meeting with you, will wear face coverings, and will maintain six feet of social distancing during in-home training sessions. We recommend customers wear a mask as well during the lesson to ensure greater safety. If you or someone in your household is or has been ill in the last few days, we ask that you reschedule your lesson. . Additionally, we are continuing to offer virtual training consults via Zoom, FaceTime or Skype to fit your schedule and for those who prefer to limit interactions with others. Lessons are just $20 for 30 minutes . Visit www.azhumane.org/training to schedule your in-home or virtual lesson today!
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