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From Rescued to Rescuer: Labrador Retriever Mix He From Rescued to Rescuer: Labrador Retriever Mix Helps Save Fellow Stray Dog's Life! When Kimiko, the Yorkie mix came to the Arizona Humane Society, she was too weak to stand. She was severely anemic, emaciated, unresponsive, hypothermic and needed immediate care to save her life. At first, the veterinary staff wasn't sure if the 8-year-old dog would make it. But the team in AHS' Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ went to work immediately, determined to do everything they could for the little dog. In order to save her life, AHS vets knew she needed a blood transfusion. That's when Kimiko got help from an unexpected new friend. Jasmine, the Labrador Retriever mix, was also being treated in the trauma hospital that day. She had suffered a broken leg but was healthy enough to donate blood. That donation helped save Kimiko's life. After receiving the transfusion of Jasmine's blood, Kimiko’s vitals immediately started trending upward. Now, this sweet Yorkie greets people by wagging her tail and will even roll over for belly rubs – a telltale sign she is feeling and doing much better! She has Jasmine and the veterinary team to thank for her new lease on life. She may be a little Yorkie, but Kimiko has now got Labrador blood flowing in her veins! Both pups are still receiving ongoing care in AHS Foster Hero homes where they will continue healing in a loving and caring environment for a little over a month for Kimiko and approximately six weeks for Jasmine while her leg mends. Kimiko and Jasmine are just two of nearly 12,000 sick, injured and abused pets treated in AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ each and every year who have nowhere else to turn.
Put the fun back in learning with AHS' furry, fuzz Put the fun back in learning with AHS' furry, fuzzy, scaly, even spikey animal teachers! We know many kids have been stuck at home during the pandemic, so we're introducing Animal Ed-Ventures Homeschool! This special kid's program gets kids engaged in learning. With the help of our animal teachers, they'll learn STEAM concepts that are aligned with Arizona State standards and humane education. These interactive, science-focused education programs will inspire compassion and empathy towards animals and benefit the pets and people of our community. Animal Ed-Ventures Homeschool programs are held at AHS’ Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion location the first and third Wednesday of each month. Each program is 1.5 hours and introduces a specific theme each month. We will be following CDC guidelines and all attendees will be required to wear masks. To protect the health of your family and our staff, we will maintain social distancing and instructors will also be temperature tested prior to the start of the program. Classes start November 4th! Follow the link in our bio to learn more and register today!
Meet Papa Blue! This handsome Pit Bull mix is look Meet Papa Blue! This handsome Pit Bull mix is looking for a home of his own. He is deaf, so he will need a patient adopter who can take some extra time to teach him the ropes in his new home. He is already crate trained and leashed trained! He is total sweetheart and loves to meet new people. We'd love to find this adorable Pittie a home to celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Month in. 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.
What better way to celebrate National Pit Bull Awa What better way to celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Month than by sponsoring a Pittie in need?!? We have to give a big shout out to @danny_______g ! After visiting AHS' Campus for Compassion, he decided to pay to adoption fee for one of our absolute favorite dogs, Chad! Now Chad has been adopted by a wonderful family of his own!
🐶🤿🏖Mikkie is living his best life 🐶🐠🏖 This poolside Pittie is celebrating National Pit Bull Awareness Month in style! His new family shared these adorable photos with us after adopting him from AHS. Mikkie (formerly Leonidas) found his "happily ever after" thanks to Project Reachout and our friends at the Casa Grande Animal Care & Adoption Center. AHS’ Project Reachout is a partner assistance program that transfers at-risk pets from other animal welfare organizations when space on our adoption floors allow. Mikkie's new family says he is doing amazing. When he's not splish-splashing in the pool, he enjoys taking long afternoon naps and going on walks around the park!
Hey there, humans! Did you know that October is Na Hey there, humans! Did you know that October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month? Over the years, we have seen so many pit bulls from all different shapes, sizes, and colors. While the pitties included in this post have found furever homes, we do have others available for adoption. If you love pits as much as we do, check out azhumane.org and see who is right for your family. #AHSFurtogFavs #nationalpitbullawarenessmonth #pittypride #pitbull #pittiesofinstagram
To wrap up National Veterinary Technician Week, we To wrap up National Veterinary Technician Week, we’d like to recognize the work our vet techs do in all of the Intensive Care Units extensions of AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ (like our Kitten Nursery and Bottle Baby ICU featured yesterday), such as our Parvo Puppy ICU, Mutternity Suites, and isolation units. These special programs save the lives of pets routinely euthanized in shelters and care for the most vulnerable pets at AHS. We cannot thank our vet techs enough for the work they put into making sure all our pets receive the care they need to thrive! Learn more about AHS’ Parvo Puppy ICU and AHS’ Mutternity Suites at www.ahumane.org. Do you know a vet tech who wants to combine their passion with a purpose? AHS is hiring vet techs in several different areas like our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ and its Intensive Care Units to join us in our mission to save the Valley’s most vulnerable animals! Apply today at www.azhumane.org/careers or click the link in our bio.
Are you our big winner?!? Check your tickets!!! T Are you our big winner?!? Check your tickets!!! The winning ticket number for the Arizona Humane Society’s 50/50 Raffle is B-2349358! Our pets are wiggling their butts for the lucky winner of a whopping $53,215 – half of the total $106,430 jackpot! We will be reaching out to congratulate the winner today. The other half of the jackpot will go towards helping the Valley's most vulnerable pets. Thank you to all those that participated and continue to support AHS! These funds will be critical in helping us continue to save lives and serve as a safety net for our community’s most vulnerable pets during these challenging times. With your help, our comprehensive medical, behavioral rehabilitation, surrender intervention and spay/neuter initiatives have been able to save an additional 100,000 lives over the last six years. You played. Pets won!
For today’s National Veterinary Technician Week For today’s National Veterinary Technician Week shout out, we’d like to give major purrs to the vet techs saving lives in AHS’ Kitten Nursery and Bottle Baby Kitten ICU! As an extension of AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™, our Kitten Nursery and Bottle Baby Kitten ICU care for our tiniest feline friends during kitten season, when our shelters are overflowing with adorable kittens. These little kittens range from newborns who require 24-hour care by our compassionate staff and volunteers to older kittens who need socialization while they gain weight in preparation for finding their forever homes. Visit www.azhumane.org to learn more. Do you know a vet tech who wants to combine their passion with a purpose? AHS is hiring vet techs in several different areas like our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ and its Intensive Care Units to join us in our mission to save the Valley’s most vulnerable animals! Apply today at www.azhumane.org/careers or click the link in our bio.
As our appreciation for our vet techs continues du As our appreciation for our vet techs continues during National Veterinary Technician Week, we could not forget to highlight AHS’ Second Chance Trauma Hospital™! As the largest shelter-based trauma facility for homeless animals in the Southwest, AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ provides an array of services for homeless pets, including life-saving and reparative surgery, wound treatment, pain management, rehabilitation and treatment of injuries, diseases, allergies and infections. Two-thirds of the animals that come into our shelter receive lifesaving care in our trauma hospital. Visit www.azhumane.org to learn more. Do you know a vet tech who wants to combine their passion with a purpose? AHS is hiring vet techs in several different areas like our trauma hospital to join us in our mission to save the Valley’s most vulnerable animals! Apply today at www.azhumane.org/careers or click the link in our bio.
During a time of social distancing, our pets are n During a time of social distancing, our pets are not immune to putting on the “Quarantine 15,” especially while many pet owners are working from home or trying to stay indoors as much as possible. In honor of tomorrow being National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, the Arizona Humane Society wants to help overweight pets, like Baby Girl, get in shape with some important health tips. Pet obesity is an epidemic that is on the rise in the United States and reinforces the importance of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. According to a survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), over 50 percent of dogs and nearly 60 percent of cats are overweight or obese. AHS is dedicated to keeping animals happy and healthy and encourage pet owners to improve your pet’s quality of life by identifying the signs and dangers of pet obesity, and giving helpful obesity prevention and health tips. Your pet might be in danger of underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or cancer, if you are unable to see their waistline or ribs and if they are easily tired from exercise. In order to help your pet lead a healthy life, make sure to avoid feeding your pets extra food, try substituting high-calorie treats with healthy, pet-safe alternatives such as apples, and try planning consistent, fun activities and exercise. If your pet is out of shape, slowly build up to longer periods of exercise along with a variety of toys and positive reinforcement! If you suspect that your pet is overweight be sure to consult with your veterinarian as there could be an underlying medical issue or your vet may prescribe a meal plan including low calorie food/treats like green beans or exercises such as swimming or short walks. Baby Girl is a domestic shorthair kitty that is an example of an obese kitty for her size. The 13 pound bundle of love has been looking for her furever home at AHS’ Campus for Compassion for almost a month after her previous owner became ill and could no longer care for her. For more information on Baby Girl or to see all of AHS’ adoptable pets, visit the link in our bio.
Good news & gratitude alert: At yesterday’s Phoe Good news & gratitude alert: At yesterday’s Phoenix City Council meeting, Vice Mayor @bettyforphoenix, Councilwoman Thelda Williams, and the entire council recognized that with a housing crisis comes a homeless pet crisis – and as a community, we’re working to prevent both. The City recognized the great work being done by the newly formed Pet Housing Crisis Task Force and allocated money from their federal pandemic relief funds to help. You’ll hear more about our plans in coming weeks, but for now, we thank our city leaders.
You have less than 48 hours to purchase your 50/50 You have less than 48 hours to purchase your 50/50 Raffle tickets, and the jackpot is currently $95,940! You can win half of the jackpot while helping sick, injured and abused pets win second chances… a win-win for pet lovers! Ticket sales for the Arizona Humane Society’s 50/50 raffle close tomorrow, October 15 at midnight and one lucky animal lover will win half of the total jackpot. The lucky winner of our most recent 50/50 Raffle won a whopping $58,240 – half of the $116,480 jackpot! The other half will go toward funding our comprehensive medical, behavioral rehabilitation, surrender intervention and spay/neuter initiatives that have helped us become a safety net for the Valley’s most vulnerable pets and saved an additional 100,000 lives over the last six years. Purchase tickets and view official rules at www.azhumaneraffle.com or click the link in our bio!
With National Veterinary Technician Week underway, With National Veterinary Technician Week underway, we are continuing our appreciation by giving you a sneak peek into the work of the Shelter Surgery department of AHS’ Second Chance Trauma Hospital™. This small-but-mighty team altered 8,675 shelter pets last year (a 7% increase over the year prior!), specifically pets who are considered to be our community’s most vulnerable. AHS’ Shelter Surgery team and its vet techs reduce pet overpopulation in our community, which in turn keeps pets out of shelters! Do you know a vet tech who wants to combine their passion with a purpose? AHS is hiring vet techs in several different areas like Shelter Surgery to join us in our mission to save the Valley’s most vulnerable animals! Apply today at www.azhumane.org/careers or click the link in our bio. Stay tuned for more #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek posts here on AHS’ Facebook page throughout the week!
Meet Dewbie! This loveable guy is a 4-year-old Lab Meet Dewbie! This loveable guy is a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever/ Mastiff mix who was brought to the Arizona Humane Society after being abandoned by his former owner. Despite his past, Dewbie isn't holding any grudges. He greets everyone with the same goofy smile and wiggly butt! Dewbie is a very smart boy. He is already potty-trained and is a master at basic commands like "sit", "down" "stay", and "shake". We're sure he can learn even more tricks in his new home... as long as they have some yummy treats! His favorite are frozen kongs! 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.
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! AHS' me Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! AHS' medical teams care for the most vulnerable pets of the Valley, and we could not do this lifesaving work without our amazing vet techs! Throughout the week, we will be introducing you to the vet techs of the unique medical areas of AHS. Meet our Veterinary Clinic team! AHS provides high quality, affordable spay and neuter and veterinary services through our Margaret McAllister Brock Veterinary Clinic, our Marge Wright Veterinary Clinic, and our Healthy Tails Mobile Veterinary Clinic because we believe these services should be affordable and accessible for all pet owners. Last year, AHS provided veterinary services to 17,469 owned pets, including 8,496 spay/neuter surgeries for owned pets at our public clinics (and another 8,675 spay/neuter surgeries for our shelter pets). Do you know a vet tech who wants to combine their passion with a purpose? AHS is hiring vet techs in several different areas like our Veterinary Clinics to join us in our mission to save the Valley’s most vulnerable animals! Apply today at www.azhumane.org/careers or click the link in our bio.
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