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Don’t Kit-nap Kittens!

Alternative Placement Programs, Animal Rescue, How You Can Help - 8/23/17

Mom Will Likely Return! Please Don’t Intervene. When we find a litter of kittens, our good-hearted instincts tell us to  Read More

ABC 15, 12 News & FOX 10: 50 AHS Felines Travel to Dallas

Alternative Placement Programs, In the News - 8/07/17

News Highlights: In an effort to save more lives, 50 felines from AHS hit the road on Sunday, August 6 for  Read More

CBS 5, ABC 15, & FOX 10: Army Soldier Reunites with Dog after Deployment

Alternative Placement Programs, How You Can Help, In the News, Volunteer - 8/07/17

News Highlights: It’s been a year since Buster, a 5-year-old Chihuahua, last saw his owner, April. She serves in the U.S.  Read More

Your West Valley: AHS Foster Heroes Give Pets Hope

Alternative Placement Programs, How You Can Help, In the News - 7/31/17

News Highlights: AHS currently has 479 felines, 112 canines and four critters in Foster Hero homes. There are nearly 700 AHS  Read More

Maddie’s Fund: AHS Increased Foster Placement by 50 Percent in Six Months

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News Highlights: AHS launched its Online Foster Hero Orientation in March of 2017 that allows potential foster parents to complete training  Read More

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❤️❤️❤️ #Repost @doctimkin with @get_re ❤️❤️❤️ #Repost @doctimkin with @get_repost ・・・ Adopted 4 months ago, now my social distancing PIC 🐕
A number of changes have been made to AHS' program A number of changes have been made to AHS' programs and services lately, but our commitment to our community’s most vulnerable pets never wavers. Reuniting lost pets with their owners continues to be a major part of what we do, especially for AHS' Pet Reunite Specialist Victoria who works very hard to facilitate happy reunions like this one. Zeus was rescued by EAMT™ Andy after he was hit by car in Phoenix and brought to AHS' trauma hospital for treatment. Victoria was able to quickly connect with Zeus's dad, Erak, who came to pick up his best friend in less than 24 hours! Visit azhumane.org/lost-and-found for our best tips for lost or found pets.
Chelsea and Oreo are doing social distancing the r Chelsea and Oreo are doing social distancing the right way 😂🐾❤️ #Repost @chelsea_inthewild with @get_repost ・・・ Great news, you can be as close to your dog as they will allow, right now! This is Oreo’s idea of heaven. Will we ever wear makeup and jeans again? 😅
Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched the world Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched the world around us change drastically. Schools have closed, events have been cancelled, and many of us are now working from home. Yet sick, injured and abused animals are still coming through our doors every day. Because of you, we are able to serve our community’s most vulnerable pets, even during our most vulnerable times. Our Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™ are still on the road rescuing homeless pets who need our help, and our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ is still providing critical care to dogs and cats suffering from life-threatening medical conditions. Earlier this week, we extended operating hours in our trauma hospital so it now runs 24 hours a day four days out of the week. We are now operating two different teams – one serving a day shift, and one serving an overnight shift. This reduces the number of staff in our hospital at one time, allows for social distancing to better safeguard our medical team, and helps ensure we can continue to provide lifesaving treatment to the homeless pets who need us. Life is much different than it was just a few weeks ago, and each day seems to bring new questions and uncertainty. But one thing will never change – our commitment to our community’s most vulnerable pets. Thank you for your continued support of our trauma hospital and other lifesaving programs that help us save pets, especially now.
Samantha and Patrick had lost both of their canine Samantha and Patrick had lost both of their canine companions within the past year. Understandably heartbroken for a very long time, it was difficult for them to even pet another dog. During this crazy and uncertain time in our world, they decided they were finally ready to open their hearts again and contacted AHS to become Foster Heroes. They were quickly matched with an easy-going dog who seemed like a good fit for their home... but there was just something about Urkel, the 3-year-old Doberman Pinscher, that drew them in. Big, wild, returned-by-his-previous foster, Urkel. Samantha and Patrick both had experience with working dogs and were dedicated to taking on a dog who needed some help training and manners, so a new match was made! The minute Urkel was brought to their car for his drive up foster appointment, Samantha and Patrick fell in love! He sat right by Patrick and sweetly requested pets. Later that day, Samantha let us know that he had already been taken for a run around the neighborhood and was snoozing away. We are so thankful for Foster Heroes like Samantha and Patrick who have stepped up to help our homeless pets during this time! Urkel's Foster Heroes have the first chance at adopting him when he is fully healed. As a reminder, our adoption locations are temporarily closed as we shift our focus to placing pets in foster homes. We will share updates on our social media channels when we reopen adoptions.
AHS’ very own host of Pets on Parade, Kelsey, ha AHS’ very own host of Pets on Parade, Kelsey, has challenged YOU to #SaveOurShelters! Here’s the challenge: 1️⃣ Post a photo of yourself and your furry friend – your own pet, your foster, or a friend’s pet will do. 2️⃣ Tag an animal shelter or rescue you support who needs help right now. 3️⃣ Tell your followers what they need at the moment (donations, foster, supplies, etc.) and include their website link. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #SaveOurShelters! 4️⃣ Tag your friends you’d like to challenge to do the same! You have officially been challenged to SAVE LIVES! 🐾❤️
AHS Foster Hero Aimee just picked up her new foste AHS Foster Hero Aimee just picked up her new foster kittens, Al, Bo, Coby and Dee! To limit the amount of people in one area and prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are holding “drive up” foster appointments at our Sunnyslope Campus. Foster Heroes schedule an appointment to pick up or drop off their foster pet, sent a text when they have arrived, and one of our Foster Relationship Specialists will go directly to their car with their pet and supplies! Major wags and purrs to all of our amazing Foster Heroes who have taken in AHS’ homeless pets during this critical time!
You may have seen the inaccurate rumor stating tha You may have seen the inaccurate rumor stating that we would euthanize animals who have not yet been adopted. This is absolutely false. Our Ethical No-Kill Philosophy ensures we do not euthanize pets for space or length of time, ever. Pets who were not adopted on Saturday have been placed in Foster Hero homes. We have temporarily closed adoptions to focus on our most essential operations — animal care, trauma hospital, animal rescue, foster and Pet Resource Center. Please post this information on your social media accounts or talk about it with friends. We are currently overrun with calls regarding this rumor, and must clear the lines so reports of abused animals, injured or sick stray animals, and pet owners in need during crisis can get through. Your help will make a difference.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay! We can all use a little p Happy #NationalPuppyDay! We can all use a little puppy love right about now, don’t you think? Please share your favorite photo of your canine companion and tag us! Whether your photo is from back when they were a little ball of fur, earlier today, or even furry friends who have passed, we want to see them all! As a reminder, Adoptions at all locations are temporarily closed as we shift our focus towards placing pets into foster homes. Please visit azhumane.org/covid19 to view all updates and temporary modifications to AHS’ operations.
Ready for some uplifting news? In just six days du Ready for some uplifting news? In just six days during this time of chaos and uncertainty, you adopted 226 pets and took home 87 foster pets. These are pets who are snoozing on couches rather than sitting in kennels. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the BISSELL Pet Foundation, our dedicated staff and volunteers who seamlessly implemented new safety protocols and modified operations, our donors for their incredible support, and our compassionate community! Your support ensures we have the space and resources to continue to care for the Valley’s most vulnerable animals - the sick, injured and abused. Visit azhumane.org/covid19 for updated closure information and ways to help.
There is one hour left to adopt and so many amazin There is one hour left to adopt and so many amazing adoptable pets still waiting to go home with you! Our Campus for Compassion location (1521 W. Dobbins Road in Phoenix) is offering $25 pet adoptions today to #EmptytheShelters with BISSELL Pet Foundation during this Emergency Relief Adoption Special! We are open through 6 p.m. and at the close of business today, we will close all adoptions and shift towards placing pets in emergency Foster Hero homes. Today is the last day to adopt while we navigate through this ever-changing situation... we need adopters now more than ever! Please visit azhumane.org/adopt to view all adoptable pets prior to your visit. If a pet you see in this post no longer has a profile visible at azhumane.org/adopt, that pet had been adopted. These pages are updated hourly! As a reminder, adoptions are only taking place at AHS’ Campus for Compassion. All other adoption locations are currently closed. The adoptions process at AHS has been slightly modified to keep everyone safe. Wait times may be a bit longer than we’d like, but our key focuses on social distancing (keeping at least six feet between customers and staff) and heightened cleaning protocols will be priority. Appointments are NOT needed - adopters will check in at the front desk upon arrival and we introduce you to our pets when we are ready, similar to checking in with a host at a restaurant. Full details are available at the link in our bio! In these challenging times, there’s never been a better time to have the companionship and love of a furry friend!
These are some of the furry friends available for These are some of the furry friends available for adoption today for just $25! Our Campus for Compassion location (1521 W. Dobbins Road in Phoenix) is open through 6 p.m. and at the close of business today, we will close all adoptions and shift towards placing pets in emergency Foster Hero homes. Today is the last day to adopt while we navigate through this ever-changing situation... we need adopters now more than ever! Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation, we are hosting $25 adoptions for all dogs and cats as part of a critical Emergency Relief #EmptytheShelters event. All pets are participating! As a reminder, adoptions are only taking place at AHS’ Campus for Compassion. All other adoption locations are currently closed. The adoptions process at AHS has been slightly modified to keep everyone safe. Wait times may be a bit longer than we’d like, but our key focuses on social distancing (keeping at least six feet between customers and staff) and heightened cleaning protocols will be priority. Full details are available at the link in our bio. Appointments are NOT needed - adopters will check in at the front desk upon arrival and we introduce you to our pets when we are ready, similar to checking in with a host at a restaurant. In these challenging times, there’s never been a better time to have the companionship and love of a furry friend!
REMINDER: Our Friday vaccine clinics are temporari REMINDER: Our Friday vaccine clinics are temporarily closed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Scheduled appointments with our Margaret McAllister Brock Veterinary Clinic at 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041 remain open. If you would like to schedule a wellness appointment, please visit azhumane.org. To help safeguard the community and meet the needs of the animals that depend on us, we have implemented several modifications and temporary cancellations for a number of AHS services. Full details and most recent updates are available at azhumane.org/covid19.
🐾 Adoption Updates! 🐾 We are still adopting 🐾 Adoption Updates! 🐾 We are still adopting out our amazing pets, but are changing things up a bit to keep everyone safe. As a reminder, adoptions are taking place at AHS’ Campus for Compassion location ONLY! Our Sunnyslope Campus, Scottsdale PetSmart and Mesa PetSmart are closed. Although we have modified the process, adopting is still as easy as 1, 2, 3! Step 1: Check-in with our receptionist out front when you arrive ☑️ Step 2: Get paired with an Adoption Specialist, while practicing six feet of social distancing 👋 Step 3: Meet the pet of your dreams and fall in love at first sight 😻 Step 4: Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize! *In the event, all Adoption Specialists are helping customers, we will take down your information, add you to our wait list, and send you a text when a team member becomes available. Please know that these precautions are a work in progress and that wait times may be a bit longer than we’d like, but we will do our best to expedite the process and can assure you that our pets are worth it. We encourage folks to review our adoptable pet pages at azhumane.org/adopt prior to coming in. These pages are updates hourly!
Happy Saint Patrick's Day, pet lovers! May you and Happy Saint Patrick's Day, pet lovers! May you and your furry friends have all of the luck o' the Irish today 🍀 Did you know that March celebrates Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month? We currently have three Guinea Pigs available for adoption who were surrendered due to a move, their owner's allergies, and their family no longer being able to care for them. Cocoa, Chase, and Tofu will be waiting to meet you at AHS' Campus for Compassion today! Our Guinea Pig friend photographed here, Buddy, has been adopted and is living a wonderful life with his family in Phoenix! Not to worry - his long nails were trimmed shortly after his photo was taken ☺️ Guinea pigs are very conscientious about grooming themselves, but regularly trimming their nails and brushing them on a regular basis will help keep their coat clean. Long-haired guinea pigs should be brushed daily to prevent tangles and knots from forming.
COVID-19 & AHS UPDATE: Temporary closures and canc COVID-19 & AHS UPDATE: Temporary closures and cancellations To ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and customers while meeting the needs of the animals that depend on us, temporary modifications have been made to various department operations through March 31, 2020. Adoptions will only be held at AHS’ Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion and we are temporarily canceling community events. Unfortunately, this includes our annual signature fundraiser, Compassion with Fashion. Information regarding other departments and operations is available at azhumane.org/covid19 and will be updated as needed. As a reminder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, there is no evidence that companion animals including pets can spread COVID-19. In addition, as with any with any emergency, we urge all pet owners to include their pets in their emergency plans. This includes designating a friend or family member to care for your pets, researching temporary housing options for them, compiling all vet records, ensuring they are up-to-date on vaccines as well as listing all contact information and setting aside extra food and supplies for your pets. More information, as well as an emergency response checklist, can be found on our website at azhumane.org/disaster.
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