By Tom Reardon, August 2019
Photos courtesy of venues
Lucky Dog Rescue
4400 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 9-319, in Scottsdale (mail only)
luckydogrescue.org
This all-volunteer,
non-profit facility specializes in rescuing dogs off of euthanasia lists and
providing them with any needed medical care while looking for foster or forever
homes. Any and all funds raised go directly to the dogs and their care which makes
Lucky Dog Rescue an excellent option for those looking to support an amazing
operation. Dr. Darren Wright of Kaibab Animal Hospital is a veterinarian
partner to Lucky Dog and provides his care pro bono.
2nd Chance Dog Rescue
Queen Creek, AZ
2ndchance.rescuegroups.org
2nd Chance Dog
Rescue saves dogs that otherwise would be left on the streets to fend for
themselves or brought to the pound and most likely placed on their euthanasia
list. On their website they share that their “dogs are extremely loving and
deserve a place to call home.” 2nd Chance is a non-profit shelter that helps
dogs restore their faith in humanity.
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA
25 N. 40th St., in
Phoenix
aawl.org
The largest and
oldest “no kill” shelter in the state, Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) has
been faithfully serving animals in Maricopa County since 1971, when it was
founded by a group led by Amanda Blake (“Miss Kitty” on TV’s Gunsmoke).
AAWL provides shelter to cats and dogs until they are adopted to a forever family.
All pets are spayed and/or neutered and have been provided with medical care
while sheltered.
Home Fur Good
10220 N. 32nd St.,
Phoenix
homefurgood.org
The staff and
volunteers at North Valley non-profit Home ‘Fur’ Good provide cats and dogs
with a clean and comfortable place to sleep, nutritious food to eat, excellent
medical care, daily exercise, and an overdose of love and affection. They work
very hard to find each animal a ‘fur’ever home that best meets the animal’s
needs, as well as the prospective adopter’s needs. Home Fur Good has dental and
vaccination clinics available to pet owners at reasonable rates to meet any pet
parent’s budget.
Arizona Small Dog Rescue
1102 W. Hatcher
Road, Phoenix
azsmalldog.org
Arizona Small Dog
Rescue (ASDR) provides shelter to dogs under 20 lbs. who are being surrendered
by their owners, as well as on euthanasia lists from other shelters when space
is available. The non-profit organization is supported completely by volunteers
and provides medical care for all animals prior to re-homing. Adoption fees are
on a sliding scale at ASDR due to the care involved with sheltering the dogs.
4 Paws Rescue Inc.
10807 N. 96th Ave.
#1, Peoria
4pawsrescue.org
Established in 1996 in Youngtown, 4 Paws Rescue Inc. is a cat-only shelter
serving the Northwest valley. There are multiple locations, which are easily
available on the website, for this non-profit, volunteer-led shelter whose
mission is to find a home for unwanted kittens and cats. The adoption fees are
set at $125, but this includes any applicable medical services that have been
provided to your new kitty before adoption.
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
323 S. Hardy Drive,
Tempe
lostourhome.org
Founded in 2008
during the housing crisis, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue was created to provide some
help and relief to cats and dogs impacted by thousands of Phoenix area citizens
who lost their homes. The shelter has been able to find homes for 99% of the
animals they have served over the past two years and offer families who may be
in transition between homes a place to house their pets until they get
re-established.
Healing Hearts Animal Rescue
6715 E. Peak View
Road, Cave Creek
healingheartsaz.org
Healing Hearts
Animal Rescue takes in unwanted and abused animals of all shapes and sizes. Horses,
pigs, goats, llamas, sheep, and cows can all find a home at Healing Hearts
until they are adopted from this “no kill” shelter. This unique shelter has
educational programs for children and opportunities to volunteer, sponsor
animals, and donate unwanted cars, boats, and trailers, as well.
Fearless Kitty Cat Rescue
16832 E. Avenue of
the Fountains, Fountain Hills
fearlesskittyrescue.org
Fearless Kitty Cat Rescue was founded because of a fearless kitty and
their mission revolves around the idea that all cats deserve to hold their
heads up high. They strive to place cats in loving, responsible homes and each
of their cats up for adoption have received all of the medical treatment they
need while in the shelter’s care. Created by two friends in 2012, Fearless
Kitty is truly fearless when it comes to achieving their goals.
Sun Valley Animal Shelter
7150 N. 110th Ave.,
Glendale
sunvalleypets.org
Founded in 1991 by a group of Sun City residents, Sun Valley Animal Shelter was formed to give cats and dogs who were abandoned or at risk of being euthanized a new chance at having a loving family. The organization provides shelter to these animals, medical care, and helps create a win-win adoption process. Sun Valley is able to home over 70 cats and dogs at any given time.
