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PET CARE & GENERAL INFORMATION:

HUMANE SOCIETY of CENTRAL ARIZONA ● “BECAUSE THEY MATTER”

Respect, Grace, Compassion & Love for the animals who share our journey

Please Note: This page includes Sites & Information of Interest to Animal Guardians & Advocates. These listings are for informational purposes only. There appearance here does not constitute endorsement by the Humane Society of Central Arizona.

PETFINDER is a national website which lists over 300,000+ adoptable pets. Click Here to visit the HSCAZ pet page on PETFINDER

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Payson & Rim Country Area Animal Control:

● Payson Area: (928) 474-5177 - to report strays or animal abuse

● Outside Payson Area: Gila County Rabies Control - (928) 474-1210

Payson & Rim Country Area Veterinarian Clinics:

● Star Valley Veterinary Clinic

103 Waters Lane - Star Valley Arizona

928 474-9605

● Main Street Animal Clinic

411 W. Main Street - Payson Arizona

928 474-9292

● Pine Country Animal Clinic

401 W. Main Street - Payson Arizona

928 468-6030

● Diamond J Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Mobile Service

928 468-2242

● Rim Country Veterinary Clinic

203 S. Bentley -Payson Arizona

928 474-5325

● Payson Pet Care Veterinary Clinic

1010 N. Beeline, Payson, Arizona 85541

928 474-8387

● Small Animal and Equine Mobile Service

928 951-5261

Emergency Animal Hospitals:

● Payson Pet Care Veterinary Clinic

1010 N. Beeline, Payson, Arizona 85541

928 474-8387

● VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona

1648 N. Country Country Club Drive - Mesa, Arizona

480 898-0001

● Emergency Animal Clinic

86 W. Juniper Ave. - Gilbert, Arizona

480 497-0222

Arizona Low Cost/No Cost Spay & Neuter Programs:

Phoenix & surrounding communities

● Discount Spay/Neuter - Gilbert Arizona

480-545-7729
Companion and feral cats. No appointment necessary for ferals.

● Spay and Neuter Clinic

925 S. Gilbert Road - Mesa Arizona
480-633-1734

● Spay Neuter Clinic

Tempe AZ
480-829-1002

● Animal Defense League of Arizona

Spay/Neuter Hotline

602-265-7729

● North Phoenix Spay and Neuter Clinic

1610 E Bell Rd , Suite 108 - Phoenix Arizona
602-787-4240

● Spay/Neuter Clinic

12416 N. 28th Drive - Phoenix Arizona
602-863-0116 or 602-846-3979

● Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (S.N.A.P. Clinic)

1521 W. Bell Road - Phoenix Arizona
602-942-7283

● PAWS - Phoenix Animal Wellness Services

20635 N Cave Creek Road, A-2 - Phoenix Arizona
602-795-7297

Website: www.azpaws.org -- Email: info@azpaws.org

Low cost spay neuter and low cost vaccination clinics held twice a month. Maricopa Animal Care & Control also offers periodic public spay/neuter days to needy families that might not qualify for low-income assistance.

Pima County / Tucson:

● Good Samaritan Program

Tucson, Arizona
520-325-1055
Free spay/neuter for pets of qualified low income residents.

● Humane Society of Tucson

3450 North Kelvin Blvd. - Tucson, Arizona 85716

520-321-3704

● Spay/Neuter Hotline of Arizona

Pima County
520-624-7729

● Animal Crusaders of Arizona, Inc.

Tucson, AZ 85751
520-798-6451

Low cost spay/neuter for animals of low income people and for rescued animals.

Coconino County / Flagstaff:

● Planned Pethood

PO Box 31103 - Flagstaff, Arizona 86003

928-526-3415

Website: www.flagpal.org/plannedpethood/

Planned Pethood offers certificates for 25% off spay/neuter procedures at any Flagstaff veterinarian. Call and leave a message to request an application.

● Coconino County Animal Management

2500 N. Fort Valley Road - Flagstaff, Arizona 86003

928-226-2717

Discount certificates for spays and neuters for dogs only

Other Areas:

● Spay/Neuter Hotline of Arizona

Graham County
928-428-6558

● Spay/Neuter Hotline of Arizona

Yavapai County
928-541-1356

● Humane Society of Santa Cruz County

232 E. Patagonia Hwy. - Nogales, Arizona 85621
520-287-5654

Website: www.volunteersolutions.org/vctucson/org/221446.html

For companion and feral cats

● Western Arizona Humane Society / Mohave County

1100 Empire Drive - Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86404

928-855-5083

Website: www.havasuhumane.org

SNIP (spay/neuter incentive program) in Lake Havasu City and Mohave County for income-eligible participants. In February of each year, hold a low cost spay and neuter clinic.

EDUCATE YOURSELF & YOUR DOG w/POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TRAINING:

There are many positive reinforcement trainers that have studied animal behavior and that continue learning how to find better ways to improve their skills for the betterment of the animals who share our lives. There are also the traditional or “old style” trainers who keep doing what they’ve always done and are often unwilling to use the proven new techniques that have evolved over the past few decades. Those who study animal behavior, no longer recommend traditional training methods.

POSITIVE vs. TRADITIONAL or AVERSIVE TRAINING:

Positive Reinforcement Training is the State of the Art method of training which uses motivation instead of force, dominance, or fear of punishment to train dogs. Dogs willingly look forward to training because it means treats, toys, play and communication with their human. It’s fun, it’s effective, and most importantly, it’s the most humane and kind way of training dogs.

Traditional or Aversive Training is the old style method of training where dogs are intimidated, dominated or forced into submission. Traditional trainers believe that the best way to get your dog to obey is to threaten him with punishment. These trainers typically use chokes, prongs and shock collars, scruff shakes, leash jerks, etc. They shame dogs and may also use pin downs or alpha rolls which are cruel and frightening to the dog and potentially dangerous to the human.

ASK QUESTIONS:

Beware of trainers that “hang a shingle” without having any certification. And if they say they are certified, ask for credentials.

• It’s essential that you know to whom you are entrusting your dog’s well being. The preferred certification is a CPDT. This is a national certified pet dog trainer that is experienced, knowledgeable and uses positive techniques.

• How long have they been training dogs? Experience is very important but be careful here because although you want someone with experience, often times the traditional trainers have been using the old aversive methods for so long, they can be the most reluctant to change.

• Can you come and observe them in a class if they teach classes? Anyone should welcome this.

• What is their method of training? Do they use only positive reinforcement What form of punishment do they use?

• No one can guarantee their services. Beware of the professional trainer who guarantees results. There are too many factors involved working with a living subject to make an absolute guarantee.

A responsible trainer should be available to answer your questions about your dog’s behavior in the future once they have worked with them.

You want what’s best for you and your dog so ask questions. Remember, if someone tells you to do something to your dog that doesn’t seem right…don’t do it! It probably isn’t right. You are the guardian of your dog. Make the right choice with Positive Reinforcement Training.

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