2025 Animal Care & Rescue Resource Directory
Arizona Humane Society
Our Mission: To save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people.
The Arizona Humane Society focuses on saving the Valley’s most vulnerable pets. Guided by our Ethical No-Kill Philosophy™, we save thousands of sick, injured and abused pets every year. Our state-of-the-art Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus supports our community-based System of Care, which includes one of the largest shelter-based trauma hospitals in the nation. That, along with intensive care units, foster programs, animal ambulances, cruelty investigations, behavior intervention, adoptions, a Pet Resource Center, affordable veterinary care, community outreach, and partner collaboration, helps keep more pets in loving homes where they belong.
5501 East Van Buren Street | Phoenix, AZ 85008
Call: 602-997-7585 | Visit: azhumane.org
Gabriel’s Angels
Our Mission: Nurturing youth and their well-being by connecting them with the healing power of pets and compassionate adults.
Since 2000, our structured pet therapy programs have served kids and teens ages 5 to 18 at schools, in shelters and other youth-serving organizations across Arizona. Our services are always free, ensuring every child has access to the support they need. With the unconditional love of therapy pets guiding the way, children build essential life skills like teamwork, emotional regulation and healthy communication. More than just petting dogs, our programs provide lasting lessons that help youth develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive. Visit our website to learn more and
bring pet therapy to more kids in need!
7878 North 16th Street, Suite 130-02 | Phoenix, AZ 85020
Call: 602-266-0875 | Visit: gabrielsangels.org
Hospice of the Valley
Hospice of the Valley’s pet therapy teams bring joy to everyone they meet.
As soon as pet therapy teams walk into a room, our patients and families feel better. There is something very comforting about the unconditional love pets freely give — not to mention all the precious cuddles, handshakes and tail wags. Our cheerful teams visit our patients in homes, group homes, independent and assisted living communities, inpatient care homes, nursing facilities, trade shows and expos. Suitable pets include dogs, cats, bunnies and miniature horses with a current pet therapy certification.
1510 East Flower Street | Phoenix, AZ 85014
Call: 602-636-6336 | Visit: hov.org/volunteer/pet-therapy
Liberty Wildlife
For over 40 years, this volunteer-driven wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization in the heart of Phoenix has had a national impact.
When Arizona residents find animals in trouble, Liberty Wildlife is there with a 24-hour hotline and intake window open seven days per week. Every year, over 10,000 animals are cared for through the wildlife hospital, while hundreds of thousands more people participated in our high-quality environmental education programs, including many dozens of K-12 school groups. Liberty Wildlife also provides conservation services and works to preserve Native American culture through our acclaimed feather repository.
2600 East Elwood Street | Phoenix, AZ 85040
Call: 480-998-5550 | Visit: libertywildlife.org
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
Our Mission: Helping people, saving pets, changing lives. We provide compassionate services to pets and pet parents in crisis.
We believe no one should have to choose between their safety and their pet’s well-being. We rescue pets facing homelessness and euthanasia, provide a pet food bank and offer 90 days of temporary pet care for people escaping domestic violence, experiencing homelessness or undergoing medical treatment. Our
Tempe First Responder Program ensures first responders have 24/7 access to
our shelter for pets in urgent need. Partnerships with domestic violence shelters ensure survivors don’t have to leave pets behind. Lost Our Home steps in when
no one else can, keeping pets safe and families together when they need it most.
2323 South Hardy Drive | Tempe, AZ 85282
Call: 602-445-7387 | Visit: lostourhome.org
PACC911
PACC911 brings together over 140 animal welfare organizations throughout Arizona to create a potent animal rescue community thatworks together under a unified umbrella. PACC911’s outdoor adopt-athons have placed over 11,200 homeless pets in loving homes since 2004.
PACC911 unites Arizona’s animal rescue groups, shelters and advocates to save homeless, injured, neglected and abused animals. Programs like the Chuck Waggin’ Pet Food Pantry and Critical Care Program provide lifesaving support where it’s needed most. The annual Glimmer of Hope event and Rescued Treasures Thrift Store help raise essential funds to sustain these efforts.
10645 North Tatum Boulevard, Suite 200-516 | Phoenix, AZ 85028
Call: 602-402-1946 | Visit: pacc911.org
Pawsitive Friendships
We support individuals with special needs by using the special bond of pets
to help them reach their full potential.
Pawsitive Friendships redefines special needs therapy by utilizing the powerful bond between pets and children. Founded in 2014 by Tosha, whose son has autism and showed progress when she incorporated her dog, Zoe, she developed an occupational therapy-focused curriculum using pets in adaptive activities. Our mission is to help individuals with special needs achieve their goals through these unique connections. We collaborate with special education schools and adult day programs. Contact us to learn how your pet — whether a dog, cat, pig or even a reptile — can pawsitively impact the special needs community.
3317 South Higley Road, #114-778 | Gilbert, AZ 85297
Call: 480-269-0124 | Visit: pawsitivefriendships.org
Power Paws Assistance Dogs
Power Paws provides service dogs for disabled children and adults.
Power Paws provides trained service dogs for individuals with Type I Diabetes,
PTSD, mobility challenges and facilities offering victim advocacy programs for
sexual/domestic abuse.
Our community outreach includes:
• Reading programs for kids
• Social engagement visits with seniors/veterans
Power Paws is one of two Arizona agencies accredited by Assistance Dogs International to train service dogs for individuals with disabilities.
5025 East Washington Street, Suite 204 | Phoenix, AZ 85034
Call: 480-970-1322 | Visit: azpowerpaws.org
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Our Mission: Saving wildlife, one life at a time.
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center rescues Arizona native wild mammals that have lost their homes to development, or are found injured, orphaned or abandoned. The animals in our care are rehabilitated and released — healthy
and wild — back where they belong. Animals that could not survive in the wild live out their lives at our accredited sanctuary. Reach our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Line at 480-433-5656.
27026 North 156th Street | Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Call: 480-471-9109 | Visit: southwestwildlife.org
Two Pups Wellness Fund
Our Mission: To provide financial aid from the heart for the care and health of our four-footed friends who give us their hearts.
Two Pups Wellness Fund was launched in 2017 to help save the lives of ill and injured animals. We provide financial assistance directly through shelters and rescue organizations. Acting quickly, we address immediate, emerging and/or critical needs. Our vision is to stop unnecessary suffering and euthanasia of treatable animals by helping to alleviate financial burdens on the rescue community and allow pets to receive the care they need to return to a healthy, pain-free life. To date, Two Pups has helped more than 12,000 animals. Through funding for medical care and microchips, we are saving lives.
thepack@twopups.org | Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Call: 480-490-7136 | Visit: twopups.org
Whispering Hope Ranch, a Program of Child Crisis Arizona
A transformative haven where campers of all abilities are celebrated, supported and encouraged to dream big.
Whispering Hope Ranch is a 45-acre all-ability facility located in the cool pines of Payson, Arizona, designed to accommodate children with physical, mental and sensory disabilities and welcoming groups for uniquely adapted camp sessions. The heart of the Ranch experience is the healing that happens between campers and our gentle animal residents, many of whom also live with disabilities. These powerful experiences let campers enjoy the human-animal connection, build strength, improve medical compliance, and feel less alone.
424 West Rio Salado Parkway | Mesa, AZ 85201
Call: 480-834-9424 | Visit: childcrisisaz.org
