Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
Phoenix 30
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Arizona Animal Welfare League
25 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034-1701
Tue-Fri 11:30am-6pm, Sat 10:30am-6pm, Sun 11:30am-6pm
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Freed Spirits Animal Rescue
1002 E Maddock Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Mon-Tue 8am-11am, Thu-Sun 8am-11am
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Lost Our Home Pet Foundation
10654 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
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Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope Campus
9226 N 13th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
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Heidi's Village
600 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Home Fur Good
10220 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
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Maricopa County Animal Care & Control
2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009-6803
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Phoenix Dogs 24/7
10640 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3202
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AAWL Community Vet Clinic
30 N 40th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Mon 10am-9pm, Tue-Fri 11:30am-6pm, Sat 10:30am-6pm, Sun 11:30am-6pm
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Cactus Cats Rescue
5011 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044-6407
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Animals Benefit Club of Az
3111 E St John Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Puppy Luv Animal Rescue
1606 E Bell Rd. Phx Rescue Center 34018 N 2nd Ave. Phx. Business Office 2440 E Cloud Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Arizona Covey Quail Rescue
11635 N 36th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028, Phoenix, AZ 85028
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Desert Star Horse Rescue
2321 E Carlise Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086
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HALO Animal Rescue
2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
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HARTT - Humane Animal Rescue and Trapping Team
9235 N 13th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021-3021
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Heeling Heelers Hearts Dog Rescue
17421 N 19th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Kai's Place - A Kitty Rescue and Sanctuary
49 W Mountain Sage Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85045-0423
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Valleywide Parrot Rescue
803 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Caring for canines
4103 E Fanfol Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85028
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Arizona Humane Society
5501 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008-3409
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Halo Animal Rescue
3227 E Bell Rd Ste D151, Phoenix, AZ 85032-2723
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Arizona Small Dog Rescue
1102 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021-3045
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Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue
2611 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016-6740
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Animal Guardian Network
35822 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85086-7410
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AZ Mastiff Rescue
Phoenix, AZ
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Living The Dream Rescue
17035 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023-6594
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Stealing Hearts Rescue
2211 W Shangri la Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029-4813
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A Tropical Concept Exotic Bird Rescue
4140 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
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Us Fish & Wildlife Services
9828 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051-2517
Tucson 25
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Tucson Wildlife Center Inc
13275 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85748
Daily 8am–5pm
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Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary
5278 E 21st St, Tucson, AZ 85711
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PAWSitively CATS
1145 N Woodland Ave, Tucson, AZ 85712
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Pima Paws For Life
2555 W Zinnia Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
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Paradise Parrot Rescue
5300 N Placita Del Pensador, Tucson, AZ 85745
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The Humane Society of Southern Arizona
635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705-2618
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Balboa's Bed & Biscuit
8640 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749
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Heart of Tucson Happy Equine Acres Rescue and Therapy
120 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85748-2155
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Hoofsnhorns Farm Sanctuary
9740 W Lariat Dr, Tucson, AZ 85743
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Hope Animal Shelter and Sanctuary
8950 N Joplin Ln, Tucson, AZ 85742
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Old Souls Animal Rescue and Retirement Home
12260 W Ranchettes Dr, Tucson, AZ 85743
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Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue and Education
4515 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
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Pima Animal Care Center
4000 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745
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Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue
7739 E Broadway Blvd PMB 212, Tucson, AZ 85710-3941
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Pathways For Paws
2035 E 17th St, Tucson, AZ 85719-6947
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Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue
11985 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737-7835
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Hope Animal Shelter
2011 E 12th St, Tucson, AZ 85719-6345
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Stann Creek Humane Society
1401 W Sage St, Tucson, AZ 85704-2240
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Snakes 'n Critters Animal Sanctuary
10675 S Brandywine Ln, Tucson, AZ 85736-1498
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Wee Care Animal Shelter Tucson
3340 N El Moraga Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745-9464
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Tess Ranch Horse Rescue
3294 W Canyon Ln, Tucson, AZ 85745-9697
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Center For Biological Di
Tucson, AZ 85702
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Casa De Los Gatos
3255 N Flanwill Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716-1353
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Pro Wildlife Removal Tucson
3600 S Palo Verde Rd # 117, Tucson, AZ 85713-5457
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Risa's Rescue
10 E 31st St, Tucson, AZ 85713-3555
Scottsdale 17
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Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique
23030 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
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Desert Tails Shelter
Use driveway located between the canal and rage cycles To locate our building, 6423 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Sat 9am–1pm
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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
27026 N 156th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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Arizona Exotic Bird Rescue
2724 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-1349
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Foothills Animal Rescue
10197 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Safe Haven for Animals
7551 E 1st St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary
7848 E Redfield Rd Ste 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary
7741 E Gray Rd #2, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Great Spirit Animal Sanctuary, Inc.
4848 E Cactus Rd # 505817, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4163
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Furrytail Bunny Rescue
34219 N 140th Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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Fedwell Farm Rescue
28150 N Alma School Pkwy #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary
P.O. Box 12142, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Paw Placement
10030 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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Kneading Kitty's Rescue
16257 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1522
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Zippy Animals
7575 E Redfield Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2997
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Quail Cottontail and Wild Rabbit Rescue
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE, 29307 N 154th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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Furrytail Life Rabbit Rescue and Sanctuary
Scottsdale, AZ
Kingman 7
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Western Arizona Humane Society
950 Buchanan St, Kingman, AZ 86401-6125
Mon-Sat 7am-5:30pm
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Mohave County Animal Shelter
950 Buchanan St, Kingman, AZ 86401-6125
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
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Journey's End Ranch Animal Sanctuary
3085 Prairie Hill Rd, Kingman, AZ 86409
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Mohave Ratz Corporation
3035 E Snavely Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409-1511
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Mohave County - Animal Shelter
3423 N Burbank St, Kingman, AZ 86409
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Feathered Vines Exotic Bird Rescue
2945 Airway Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409
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Mutt Matchers & Friends
1001 Buchanan St, Kingman, AZ 86401-6101
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Pinal County Animal Control
1150 S Eleven Mile Corner Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85194-8343
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Valley Humane Society
15699 W Aniceto Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85193
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Black Magic Animal Rescue
PO Box 11752, Casa Grande, AZ 85130
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Gingers Parrot Rescue
2820 N Pinal Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122-7918
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Davies Desert Ranch Rescue
5734 N Lakeview Dr, Casa Grande, AZ 85194
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Casa Grande Animal Care and Adoption Center
202 E 1st Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Chandler 6
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Lucky Paws Arizona
975 E Riggs Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249-4260
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Saving One Life
2860 E Germann Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
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Trinity Rescue AZ
2450 S Gilbert Rd #100, Chandler, AZ 85286
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Underdog Rescue of Arizona
Chandler, AZ
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Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue
2860 E Germann Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286-1400
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Mixed Up Mutts And Shepherds Too
2840 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224-4913
Gilbert 6
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Friends For Life Animal Rescue
952 W Melody Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Tue 10am-2pm, Wed-Thu 3pm-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Aimees farm Animal Sanctuary
Gilbert, AZ
Tue-Sat 10am-1pm
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Friends For Life
143 W Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233-4926
Tue 10am-2pm, Wed-Thu 3pm-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Home Sweet Home Animal Sanctuary
1663 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00am – 6:00pm. January – May, and September – December
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Wildhorse Ranch Rescue
11811 S Lindsay Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
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Goats with Horns Animal Sanctuary
52 E Harrison St, Gilbert, AZ 85295-4888
Mesa 6
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Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue
1858 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-2227
Sun 12pm-3:30pm
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Desert Paws Rescue
4920 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212-3602
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Maricopa County Animal Care Center
2630 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201-3600
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PAWS Fur The Cause
2204 S Catarina, Mesa, AZ 85202
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Grateful Hearts Animal Rescue
1228 S Sossaman Rd #108, Mesa, AZ 85209
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Prickly Pear Canine, Llc
4435 E Broadway Rd Ste. 3, Mesa, AZ 85206
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Border Animal Rescue
we do not have a physical facility, all animals are in foster homes, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
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Sierra Vista Animal Control
6799 E Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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UNOFFICIAL-Sierra Vista Animal Shelter-Volunteer
6799 E Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-9172
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Fur Seasons Pet Manor
2200 El Mercado Loop Ste 1229, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center
6799 E, 6799 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Chino Valley Animal Shelter
1904 Voss Dr, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
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Blue Moon Rescue & Sanctuary
1851 E Perkinsville Rd, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
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Yavapai Humane Society Equine Center
3731 N Rd 1 W, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
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Sunrise Sanctuary and Rescue
2120 W Rd 2 S, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
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CP Mules and quarter horses
840 Reyes Rd, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
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Good Shepherd Healing Ministries Horse Rescue
288 W Smoketree St, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
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Apache Junction Horse Rescue
4896 N Vista Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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Apache Junction Animal Control
725 E Baseline Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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The Doghouse
2475 W Whiteley St, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Benson 4
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The Oasis Sanctuary
5411 N Teran Rd, Benson, AZ 85602
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Forever Home Donkey Rescue and Sanctuary
360 W Rockspring Ln, Benson, AZ 85602
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Benson Animal Shelter
104 E Harvest Way, Benson, AZ 85602-6020
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Fun Sized Farms, Inc
13779 S Bell Rd, Benson, AZ 85602-7325
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PetSuites Cave Creek
5238 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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Healing Hearts Animal Rescue
5814 E Peak View Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-3426
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Tierra Madre Horse and Human Sanctuary
27115 N 45th St, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-3632
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Triple R Horse Rescue
44029 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Peoria 4
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Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue
10807 N 96th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm
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Fallen Feathers
9532 W Cielo Grande, Peoria, AZ 85383
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Four Paws Cat Shelter
10807 N 96th Ave #1, Peoria, AZ 85345
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm
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ROC Rescue Ranch
10700 W Jomax Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383-2798
Prescott 4
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Yavapai Humane Society
1625 Sundog Ranch Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301-5511
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The Catty Shack
627 S Granite St, Prescott, AZ 86303
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Miss Kitty's Cat House
302 N Alarcon St, Prescott, AZ 86301
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Three Willows Sanctuary - Nonprofit
3302 Chipmunk Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305
Surprise 4
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New Beginnings Paso Fino Horse
15142 W Peak View Rd, Surprise, AZ 85387
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Farm Angels Sanctuary
14021 N 180th Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388
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Where Wolves Rescue
30040 N 167th Ave, Surprise, AZ 85387-6228
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Mira's Haven
17063 W Southampton Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374-1821
Tempe 4
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Arizona Small Dog Rescue
932 E. Guadalupe, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
2323 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Arizona Humane Society
755 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Ohana Animal rescue
301 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288-2212
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High Country Humane
11665 N US Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-5340
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SECOND CHANCE CENTER FOR ANIMALS
11665 N US Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
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Sacred Peaks Equine Sanctuary
12180 N Copeland Ln, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Hereford 3
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Horse N Around Rescue
7484 AZ-92, Hereford, AZ 85615
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MASH 85615 My Animals Safe Haven
11460 S Border Monument Rd, Hereford, AZ 85615
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Wild Hearts Rescue Ranch
Hereford, AZ
Mayer 3
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AARF Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
6639 S Country Rd, Mayer, AZ 86333
Tue-Sat 9am-4pm
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Bradshaw Mountain Wildlife Association
18200 S Wolf Run Trl, Mayer, AZ 86333-9535
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The Dirty Paws Gang
15488 S Black Mountain Rd, Mayer, AZ 86333-2243
Show Low 3
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Pet Allies Animal Shelter
1321 N 16th St, Show Low, AZ 85901
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Show Low Animal Control
1181 E Thornton Rd, Show Low, AZ 85901-3831
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cali's spay And Neuter Clinic
1100 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901
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K9 Konnection
903 E Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
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Humane Society Of Wickenburg
4000 W Industrial Rd, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
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Humane Society of Wickenburg
1020 W Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390-3290
Yuma 3
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Humane Society of Yuma
4050 S Avenue 4 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Yuma Homeward Bound Animal Rescue
1020 S 4th Ave Ste b, Yuma, AZ 85364
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Humane Society of Yuma
285 N Figueroa Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364-1125
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Animal Care & Welfare Facility
2270 Trane Rd, Bullhead City, AZ 86442-5943
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4 Paws on the River
2270 Trane Rd, Bullhead City, AZ 86442-5943
Eloy 2
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Dower House Cat Sanctuary
36284 S Sagittarius St, Eloy, AZ 85131
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Arizona Wildlife Resource
3560 N Maya Rd, Eloy, AZ 85131
Florence 2
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Becca's Babies
14062 N Roadrunner Ln, Florence, AZ 85132
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AZ CARE
5529 E Flowing Spg, Florence, AZ 85132-8079
Glendale 2
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Sun Valley Animal Shelter
7150 N 110th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85307-2800
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All About Animals Rescue
9480 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305-1104
Goodyear 2
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Americas Freedom Paws Rescue
500 N Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338
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USGSD Society
875 S Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338-8500
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Animal Watchers & More
440 W Highway 82, Huachuca City, AZ 85616-8333
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Huachuca City Animal Shelter-Offical Page "The Shelter with a Heart"
500 N Gonzales Blvd, Huachuca City, AZ 85616-9610
Marana 2
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Ironwood Pig Sanctuary
34656 E Crystal Visions Rd, Marana, AZ 85658
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Soñhe Farms Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
15999 W Silverbell Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
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Long Lake Animal Shelter FMIT
S Dike Rd, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440, United States, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
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Long Lake Animal Shelter
7500 Dike Rd, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
Safford 2
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Graham County Animal Shelter
300 E Old Country Club Rd, Safford, AZ 85546
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Graham County Animal Control
2536 E US Highway 70, Safford, AZ 85546-9275
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Central Arizona Animal Rescue
30542 N Roma Ct, San Tan Valley, AZ 85142
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Seahorse Ranch Rescue
1418 W Virgil Dr, San Tan Valley, AZ 85142
Sedona 2
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Humane Society of Sedona
2115 Shelby Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
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Pets Return Home
4555 N Peyton Place, Sedona, AZ 86324
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White Mountain K-9 Camp
5443 Encanto Rd, Snowflake, AZ 85937
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Great Spirit Animal Sanctuary
4917 Encanto Rd, Snowflake, AZ 85937-6075
Ajo 1
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Briard Rescue and Haven
2150 N Rosser Rd, Ajo, AZ 85321
Bisbee 1
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Bisbee Animal Shelter
938 Toveraville Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603
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Litlbit Ranch Sanctuary
34175 Mud Springs Rd, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
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TLC Sanctuary
Cornville, AZ
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Verde Valley Humane Society
1520 W Mingus Ave, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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Beth’s Burro Barn
4475 Vanderslice Rd, Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
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Fearless Kitty Rescue
16832 E Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-3818
Globe 1
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Gila County Animal Care & Control
591 E Fairgrounds Rd, Globe, AZ 85501-0501
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For the Luv of Paws II
8115 Oatman Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413
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Paws Patrol
750 W Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ 85614
Tue-Sat 10am-2pm
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The Last Ride Arizona
5906 Cougar Dr, Happy Jack, AZ 86024-8132
Heber 1
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Heber Pet House
1779 Black Canyon Rd, Heber, AZ 85928-6119
Holbrook 1
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Holbrook Animal Control
105 Airport Rd, Holbrook, AZ 86025
Jerome 1
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Jerome Humane Society
Allen St, Jerome, AZ 86331
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Western Arizona Humane Society
1100 Empire Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
Mon-Sat 7am-5:30pm
Maricopa 1
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The Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary
50459 W Papago Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139
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Reilly's B&B for Dogs
49025 N 26th Ave, New River, AZ 85087
Nogales 1
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Santa Cruz Humane Society
232 E Patagonia Hwy, Nogales, AZ 85621
Tue-Fri 8am-3:30pm
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Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue
10645 N Oracle Rd Ste 121-165, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Parker 1
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Town Of Parker La Paz County Animal Shelter
309 W 7th St, Parker, AZ 85344
Parks 1
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Ark Cat Sanctuary
9978 N Friendly Country Rd, Parks, AZ 86018
Payson 1
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Humane Society of Central Arizona
605 W Wilson Ct, Payson, AZ 85541
Mon 8am-4pm, Tue-Sat 9:30am-3:30pm
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Humane Society of the White Mountains
3212 Porter Mountain Rd, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ 85929
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Circle L Ranch Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
8550 E Smittys Pl, Prescott Valley, AZ 86315-4602
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Animal League of Green Valley
1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85614
Mon-Sun 10am-2pm
St David 1
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Little Angels Dog Rescue
115 E Barry Ln, St David, AZ 85630
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Tombstone Small Animal Shelter
1037 S Landin Park Way, Tombstone, AZ 85638
Mon-Sun 9:30am-12pm
Tonopah 1
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New Dawn Livestock Rescue
8909 N 387th Ave, Tonopah, AZ 85354
Willcox 1
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Willcox Animal Control
1525 E Stewart St, Willcox, AZ 85643
Winslow 1
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Winslow Animal Control Shelter
548 Barrigan Rd, Winslow, AZ 86047
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Sun Cities 4 Paws Cat Rescue
11129 W Michigan Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363-1061
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm
Also in Arizona
- Dog Boarding Facilities186
- Dog Trainers177
- Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers110
- Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas101
- Indoor Dog Parks12
- Pet Adoption Centers10
- Dog Parks with Water Features9
- Fenced Dog Parks7
Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.
How long is a dog in heat?
A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Arizona to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 215 dog parks in Arizona to plan future visits once the cycle ends.
How long does a dog stay in heat?
Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Arizona. Our guide lists 215 dog parks in Arizona for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.