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.
Teaching Compassionate Care and
Guardianship-new facilities:
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.
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.
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 millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in the
United States each year. 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.
