Shelter, care and adoption for lost and unwanted animals:

We welcome every animal that we can legally accept and capably care for.  (number served will be expanded in new facilities)

Adoption or Reuniting with a Lost “Family Member” - new facilities:

Although the animals in our care receive pampering we know that each of the animals is missing the most important and wonderful thing in life…..a kind, loving home and family of their own.  To increase the potential for the animals in our care to find a friend or family and to reinforce the bond between humans and animals, the new shelter will provide a pleasant place for people to come when looking for a lost “family member” or to consider which of the amazing adoptees will be the perfect choice to become a “new” member of the family

Spay-neuter information & assistance:

We are constant and vigilant in our efforts to secure funds to assist those who lack funds to spay or neuter their dog or cat. It is so important for so many reasons. It is good for his or her health.  In males, it eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease. Neutered males are less likely to roam, mark their territory or display aggression toward other dogs. Spaying in which the reproductive organs are removed, eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and also greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer.  Most importantly, animal overpopulation is reduced and the incidence of euthanasia is lowered and hopefully eliminated.  Contact HSCAZ at 474-5590 for more information about low-cost spay neuter programs and vouchers.

Spay, Neuter and Medical Facilities-new facilities:

We recognize the importance of spay and neuter for companion animals and have included an on-site clinic in our new facilities in which spays and neuters will be performed as well as other necessary medical treatments and vaccinations.

Educational in school program focused on compassionate care of animals and respect for living things. (to be expanded in new facilities)

Teaching Compassionate Care and Guardianship-new facilities:

A conference and education room will be available for meetings and workshops to heighten awareness of animal issues and create support and training.

Teaching respect for living things and modeling responsible animal guardianship are important aspects of who we are.  We will offer animal communication and care classes, and workshops in the planned conference room.

Humanitarian Hold to house animals whose owners are temporarily unable to care for them due to life altering circumstances such as illness, homelessness, domestic violence, etc. (limited at this time due to space and conditions)

Humanitarian Hold - new facilities:

We will provide short-term care for companion animals of at risk individuals/families, elderly, disabled, and children who must leave their home temporarily due to hospitalizations, rehabilitation, domestic violence, homelessness or other life altering circumstances.  The new area for animals in Humanitarian Hold will allow such families or individuals to have their companion animals housed safely and lovingly in appropriate facilities.

Foster program to help young, ill or special needs animals become adoptable through personal care and love in temporary foster homes.

Senior to Senior program that pairs older animals with “older” humans...a magical match for all.

Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program for Feral Cats:

Emergency Care and Second Chance Program helps to provide care for animals who have been injured or become ill and  for whom money is not available for veterinary services.  Funding is sought from organizations such as the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation, local Paws in the Park non-profit group, and through public donations. 

Microchips for Dogs and Cats are tools to identify a lost animal and are available through the shelter.

About Euthanasia:

Because of extreme overpopulation not enough homes are available for the cats and dogs who through no fault of their own are born each year.  The tragic result is that over three million cats and dogs were euthanized in the United States in 2009.  Spay neuter programs are a critical component to reducing and eventually eliminating this number.

The HSCAZ is deeply committed to providing compassionate care and shelter for abandoned and homeless animals who come our way until they can be placed in a loving home. We collaborate with and attract potential adopters along with breed rescues from all over the United States and even into Canada. We strive to ensure that only animals that are deemed unadoptable due to injury, illness or aggressive behavior are euthanized.

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