And so can you! The internet is filled with endless resources for dog rescues and pet adoption. And we have a list worth checking out. Man’s best friend could be right around the corner from you. Have a look today!
Please support and spread the word about dog rescues and no kill shelters. The life you save could be your next best friend. Promote the healthy long life of a beautiful canine companion. Thank you!
Welcome to the premier issue of THE WAG magazine!
THE WAG magazine is dedicated to these beloved creatures that war m our hearts, make us laugh, lick our tears, teach us untold lessons, and without passing judgment, channel a lifetime of unconditional love.
Retirement and yen for a petfriendly community in a warmer climate prompted the recent relocation for my husband Gary and me from the Midwest to sunny Arizona. The beautiful, dog-centric community of Fountain Hills is now home; and we, along with our nine-yearold “puppies” Baxter (Wheaten) and Cloe (Bichon boss/diva), couldn’t be any happier
We love dogs; and it’s the appreciation for the blessed bond between canines and their companions that prompted our creation of this publication. Our goal is to assist dog owners in providing the best possible care for their pet, champion the efforts of rescue groups, and simply celebrate the joys of sharing one’s life with a d-o-g
We’d like to hear from our readers and welcome your feedback If you have ideas for articles, suggestions, comments, upcoming events, or a rescue group you’d like listed, please send them to info@thewagmagazine com And don’t forget to forward photos of your furry friends for our Spring (available in February) issue “Smile for the Camera” section
We hope you enjoy the infor mation shared in this issue Woof!
Penny Lex, Publisher & Editor
A special thank you to our advertisers who support our passion for dogs and the mission to keep them healthy and safe.
Hi, my name is Sweetie & I’m a curly blonde Labradoodle My demeanor is that of the aristocratic Poodle, but my personality is all Labrador I love ever yone! In fact I am the loveliest girl in the world - Ron & Penny Latko
Xena is 2 years old She loves to sit in the pool then come in the house & sleep
Parker age 5, Pit Bull mix We adopted Parker 3 5 years ago after losing our 13.5 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback, Reggie. We fostered him first, to see if he would be a fit - he is part worm & squirmed his way into our hearts & the hearts of everyone who meets him!! Sweetest & laziest boy ever & a complete gentleman!
Roo age 11, Boxer mix We adopted Roo 2 years ago from Southern California He had been on Craigs List & luckily, a Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue was able to pull him We saw his picture when our Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder shared him on Facebook - his picture touched that place in our hearts where Reggie resides He is the biggest love ever & such a happy boy! Nothing better than a senior!
Saffy age 6 & Shelby age 3, both Rhodesian Ridgebacks Saffy the total diva If Saffy ain’t happy, nobody’s happy, & Shelby the total tomboy
Daphne Blake Manno is 3 years old & she loves to be the center of attention & gossip about other dogs
A sobering statistic from 2012 notes that over onethird of homeowner’s insurance claims were pet related And according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs annually.
When it comes to situations where your pet is involved in someone ’ s injury, it’s advantageous not only to know who is liable for what but also how you can ensure adequate coverage for everyone ’ s protection
Arizona has what can be referred to as a “dog-bite law.” The Arizona Statute 11-1025 Liability for Dog Bites reads in part:
The owner of a dog which bites a person when the person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of former viciousness of the dog or the owner ’ s knowledge of its viciousness.
Statue 11-1027 Reasonable Provocation as Defense states, “proof of provocation of the attack by the person injured shall be a defense to the action for damages. The issue of provocation shall be determined by whether a reasonable person would expect the conduct or circumstances would be likely to provoke a dog ”
Say your dog is in your vehicle with the window cracked open and someone reaches inside and gets bitten. There would likely be no liability under the dog bite statute as the person placed their hand where one was not legally entitled to be
When it comes to your abode, most people understand that there’re some provisions for pets via their homeowner’s insurance
According to Anton Vierthaler, Broker/owner Tag Insurance Services Inc , “most homeowner’s insurance policies cover incidents,
most commonly dog bites Some policies cover this to the full personal liability limits listed on the declaration while others limit the liability to a specific amount.”
Anton also noted that most homeowner’s insurance companies will not insure a home where these particular dog breeds (or any mix of the breeds) exist: Staffordshire Terrier (Pit Bull), Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Presa Canario, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Akita, Wolf-hybrid, Mastiff, Cane Corso, Great Dane, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky However, there are other carriers (non standard) that will insure these breeds.
It’s not just a “bite” that might find you and Fido approaching the bench, but there are other situations in which injury may occur For example you ’ re walking your dog down the street and stop to chat with an elderly woman Your pooch greets her and in his excitement of pursuing the nearest tree, circles her with the leash; she falls and breaks her hip It wasn’t an aggressive act but injury did occur
or you ’ re at the dog park and while innocently playing, a new friend delivers a firm paw to your dog and injuries result.
Fortunately, in addition to insurers that provide coverage for a pet’s medical needs, some companies offer dog or canine liability insurance in various states and for all breeds. They cover things like veterinary bills if your dog hurts another dog or animal, damage your dog causes to other people’s property, attorney fees if your case goes to court, and loss of wages to an injured party
Some of those companies base premium rates on breed, weight, age, gender and bite history Consideration is also given to the responsibility of the owner by proof of obedience or other specialized training
Make sure to read the fine print on your insurance policy and communicate with your agent If your insurer insists on excluding your dog, ask about a separate umbrella policy or seek coverage from a specialized dog liability insurance company. If an incident occurs, seek legal counsel from a reputable source
Described as one of the most pet-friendly towns around, Fountain Hills has a population of over 23,000 people and at least 7,000 registered dogs With ratios like this, it’s no wonder that The Fountain is a favorite gathering haunt for people and their pets.
On any given day, the grounds around The Fountain in the towns’ Fountain Park are filled with the lively steps and happy smiles of dogs and their companions as they meet, greet, and make new friends Let’s see who’s visiting The Fountain right now
Lucy, a seven-month cocker spaniel rescue from Sheriff Joe’s MASH Unit, and her companion, Christine. Christine says that Lucy gets SO excited at seeing other friends on her walk that she cannot contain herself
That’s just a very small sampling of the countless, beautiful dogs and their humans reeling in the joys of The Fountain scene
Another popular sniff and stroll spot in the heart of Fountain Hills is the Avenue of the Fountains. The prelude to the big fountain, the Avenue offers a parkway of green grass, beautiful fountains, benches for kicking back and relaxing, and drinking fountains with varied heights to accommodate people and their dogs
Fortunately, friends of The Fountain don’t need to go far for a beverage or snack, as there are numerous pet-friendly eateries close by that welcome furry friends to their patios They include Arrivederci Cucina Italiana, All American Sports Grill, Sofrita’s, Phil’s Filling Station, Flapjacks, Euro Pizza Cafe, and Mountainview Coffee Some establishments have pet friendly priorities so don’t be surprised if your four-legged friend gets his complementary beverage first, before your selection arrives
Spirit, an American Eskimo, and Indy, a Samoyed, and their companions, Linda and Michael Spirit and Indy pause to romp and play with each other as they make their way around the fountain
Fountain Park is a master-planned idea centered around activities for the whole family, including pets
The 64-acre recreational expanse was built in 1970 and is the mainstay in the town center The park includes the focal point which is the 29-acre, 100 million gallon lake with an epic fountain in the middle. The grandiose, world-famous feature spews water 330 feet high every hour, on the hour for 15 minutes between 9 am and 9 pm and can be seen from miles around There’s also an 18-hole championship disc golf course; children’s playground; restrooms; various picnic areas; and drinking fountains for everyone, including water bowls for dogs to leisurely take a lick and a lap
Fountain Hills acquired the park in May, 1997 from MCO Properties, Inc. Shortly thereafter, the Parks and Recreation Commission developed a new plan that included an outdoor amphitheater; 7200 linear feet of lighted walkways; five picnic ramadas
with tables and barbecues and a children’s playground with unique water features
Many people and organizations have given to this popular locale including Joseph and Marge Knudson Brown, who were early pioneers from Iowa (19702013) The Browns were quiet advocates and visionaries for many Fountain Hills’ community causes, including enhancements of Fountain Park
The Browns are continuing to leave a legacy and pay-it-forward as their estate gave $25,000 to create the Joe and Marge Brown Legacy Plaza in Fountain Park. The Plaza includes a large seating area of stone along with a sculpture entitled “Spirit of the Saguaro” by artist Don Kenworth The sculpture beautifully depicts Marge’s love for the desert, the saguaro itself, along with flowers, hummingbirds, cactus, wrens and butterflies
Rocco is so happy to be on his walk that he takes himself onto the grass and just starts rolling about
Michele is a freelance writer with a passion in photography, animal communication, canine massage, and elder pet care Along with writing, she currently does pet sitting, volunteering to help animals and leads Laughter Yoga sessions She wants to help bring a voice to the voiceless (animals) and lives with her 16-plus-year-young Yorkie, Chelsea
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If you eschew the responsibility, the consequences are numerous. The most obvious is the simple comfort of the area: a yard or park full of doggie landmines is unpleasant for all parties A pile of poo can be bad for the grass underneath, smothering the healthy green and leaving ugly, dead yellow patches behind. The smell and the piles are only symptomatic of the real problems: dog feces can host disease, and of course the piles attract disease-carrying flies that can infiltrate homes. Your pet’s little biological bombs can carry and spread Giardia, roundworms, hookworms, Salmonella, and E coli, as well as parvovirus and coronavirus
The Environmental Protection Agency has categorized dog waste as a nonpoint source of pollution. Additionally, all Phoenix Metro Area cities have fees and fines up to $3,000 for owners who don’t clean up after their dogs (blind persons with service dogs are exempted)
The chore, no matter how necessary, still isn’t pleasant There are several methods and products to make the “business” business easier. In your backyard, any one of the scooper devices at your local pet store will allow you to relocate the offending mess into a container for disposal. That container should be airtight with plastic bags, and kept away from common areas like your patio, pool, and grill The container should be regularly emptied into the city’s trash collection service When you’re not at home, you should always carry small plastic bags for cleaning up after your dog. Those bags should be immediately sealed, and deposited in a city garbage can Not having a bag, or not wanting to carry a full bag to the trash, is no excuse for leaving your pup’s piles behind.
Of course, another solution exists As with any dirty job, you can pay someone else to do it for you. Numerous Valley services offer dog walking, yard cleaning, and more.
No matter the size of your pack, and whether you do it yourself, make it part of the kids’ chores, or hire a professional, cleaning up after your dogs must be part of your animal ownership routine It makes you happier, it makes the neighbors and fellow trail walkers happier, and it keeps your entire family healthy
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Five years ago when Christine Schaeken, Susan Dawson and Maureen Glunz were training for the Susan G Komen Three Day Breast Cancer Walk, they developed a par tnership with Pal’s Inn Pet Resor t and began taking a few rescued canine friends with them on their hikes. It didn’t take long for the ladies to expand their effor ts and subsequently establish Rescue Pals – a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dog rescue and rehabilitation organization
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We were surprised to find such need for a dog rescue here in Fountain Hills,” says Susan. “But the community has stepped up and supported our efforts at every turn, engaging and getting involved from the very beginning.” Two annual garage sales, additional fundraisers, as well as monetar y donations have allowed Rescue Pals to cover over $17,000 annually in medical expenses and boarding fees for helpless animals As a result, over 250 dogs have been rehabilitated and placed in their new, forever homes
The majority of rescues are found in Fountain Hills and brought to Pal’s Inn with hopes of locating the pet’s owner Rescue Pals attempts to reunite the dog with his person by posting on various Facebook pages and Craigslist, ad placement in the Fountain Hills Times, and by putting up fliers and posters in the area where the dog was found If the owner isn’t located, Rescue Pals takes the dog under their wing They assume responsibility for general care, get the dog vaccinated, spayed or neutered if necessar y, and provide compensation for food and board The rescue then goes up for adoption
also check out the fliers at Petco, Spike’s, and local veterinarian offices; visit an adoption event; or go to Rescue Pals’ page on Facebook
“Our relationship with Pal’s Inn Pet Resort has continued to grow over the last five years The ongoing support in the form of housing & animal care that they provide is critical to the successful functioning of our organization.”
“Sometimes we take a dog in that has to be sur rendered by its owner due to unforeseen circumstances,” says Christine “And occasionally we’re able to take one from Pinal County Animal Care and Control or Maricopa County Animal Care and Control East We prefer to rescue a dog that has been E-listed (scheduled for euthanasia the next day) or that r uns the risk of being E-listed ”
Rescue Pals’ adoptees are posted on a number of websites including adoptapet com and petharbor org You can
If you find a dog you’d like to see, simply contact Rescue Pals (at the email address below) and they ’ll be happy to schedule a meeting for you and the entire family And if there’s already a canine in the household, there’s a “meet and greet” for them, too “It’s impor tant to see how the dogs interact and get along,” says Christine “ We walk them together and obser ve their body language If things go well, they meet again, off leash in the cour tyard of Pal’s Inn If that encounter is positive and the family decides to proceed with adoption, we bring the rescue to the residence and do a home check We basically look to see if the home and yard are safe for the dog For example, we note if the fence or wall is high enough and that there are no objects that would allow bigger dogs to climb on so they could jump over And if a small dog, we make sure there are no holes or gaps that would allow an escape If there’s a cat in the house, we cat-test to be sure the cat feels comfor table with the new ar rival We need to feel comfor table leaving the dog in that environment ”
Completed adoption applications are required and fees are $150 or $225 for puppies
Volunteers, foster homes, and donations are always needed. Rescue Pals has a troop of volunteer dog walkers who take the pooches outside for a hike and
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socialization at least three times a week; sometimes more frequently Staff prefer to meet and then walk with potential volunteers, talk about the various rescues, explain kennel r ules, introduce them to Pal’s Inn Pet Resor t staff, see what dogs they would be able to handle, and ensure volunteers are fit enough to give the dogs a good walk
There’s always a dog in need of foster care If you’re interested in opening your hear t and your home to an animal in need, contact Rescue Pals for more infor mation.
Donations of money and supplies are essential to the successful operation of the rescue group In addition to paying for boarding and medical care, cash donations are used to purchase food so that all rescues remain on a consistent diet New or barely-used washable dog beds, or with washable covers, are always welcome, as are donations of treats, preferably grain or gluten-free
To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate, contact rescuepals85268@gmail.com
“It’s heartbreaking when you see dogs come in. They ’re frightened & sometimes injured; but then you see the progress they make, both physically & mentally. And when you see them adopted into their forever home & get the love they so much deser ve, it’s just wonder ful.”
–Susan DawsonDasher, a Pointer mix, age 2 and Princess, a Bull Dog mix, age 7 are available for adoption. Mixed breeds Dash and Baxter will be available soon.
Check out these well-known celebrities and see if you can match them with their adorable canine companions See Page 31 to see if you guessed correctly.
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A five-year-old Labrador retriever, who was bred to be a showdog but has shoulders that slope too much – by a degree He loves to run and swim with his human.
Spike’s Treats is a n experience for people a nd the ir dogs It’s a one-stop shop, conven iently located at Plaza Fou nta inside in Fou nta in Hills, for everyth ing fro m ca kes to colla rs, treats to toys, a nd beds to a bou nty of accessories Specia lizing in hea lth, wellness a nd nutrition, the a ll-natu ra l, holistic pet food store ca rries over 27 lines of food for dogs a nd cats They a lso have a ba kery offering freshly prepa red indu lgences exclusively for ma n ’ s best friend.
Upon entering Spike’s, pets (a nd the ir people) a re welco m ed by a b uffet of dogg ie delecta b les Over 12 flavors of a ll-natu ra l treats with hu ma n g rade ing redients a re neatly displayed––ready to sn iff a nd select The pastries co m e in va rious sha pes a nd sizes; a nd seasona l treats, as well as ca kes a nd cookies for a ny occasion, a re a lso ava ila b le Recipes for the goodies were created with the help of a certified boa rd nutrition ist, by experim entation, a nd m eet the a pprova l of the depa rtm ent of ag ricu ltu re.
It’s been nea rly five yea rs since Michelle Ada ms opened her doors at Spike’s, na m ing the b usiness after her now deceased, beloved rescue Am erica n Pit Bu ll Terrier “He was the first love of my life, my inspiration a nd reason for so m uch,” says Michelle “He sa m pled a ll the treats a nd a pproved a ll ou r recipes ”
Spike’s ca rries a n assortm ent of items for the “clea n ” hea lthy liv ing of pets “With the h igh pollen cou nt here in the desert a nd the ever-cha ng ing ba ro m etric pressu res, there a re a lot of a n ima ls who ca n be sensitive to the env iron m ent a nd have seasona l-ty pe a llerg ies We ca rry food a nd products to help with that,” says Michelle
Co m m u n ity spirit is yet a nother facet of Spike’s b usiness In addition to donating to va rious events a nd su pporting a n ima l rescue, Spike’s does a monthly “Pa ws for a Ca use ” Decorated m in i pa w treats a re featu red for $ 95 with 100% of the proceeds donated to a designated rescue operation
“We love o u r customers (who a re a lso friends) at Sp ike’s,” says Michelle.
“We’re very g ratefu l for the su pport a nd love we have rece ived from th is com mu n ity.”
From humble beginnings, Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantr y (Empty Bowl) was created W hat started out in July 2010 with four women, four bags of food and $40, has rapidly grown into a powerhouse making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their companions
Empt y Bowl began by reaching out to homeless individuals who had pets Because the same individuals kept returning for assistance time and time again, it became obvious that more resources were needed. It was also apparent that people were willing to ask for help for their pets, but not for themsel ves. Empt y Bowl then par tnered with agencies and coalitions such as PACC911 (Phoenix Animal Care Coalition 911) and Project Connect of the United Way, so they could empower more people and impact more lives As a result, and thanks to contributions of time, money, skills and supplies, Empt y Bowl helps all pets, f rom birds to dogs, so they don’t go hungr y AND bridges the gap so people can get the help they need to get back on their feet
Of the four founders, CJ Anderson is the only one who remains Realizing she could not maintain her mission alone, a board of 15 members along with an advisor y board, was formed to oversee day-to-day operations.
The passion and drive that CJ had when she started Empty Bowl actually saved her life Not once but twice After suffering two strokes, Empt y Bowl afforded CJ the opportunity to keep giving whatever she could in whate ver c apacit y she was able in each given moment, especially af ter her strokes. She gained the strength she needed to heal on all levels. It gave purpose and meaning to her life
Empty Bowl provides statewide animal and pet assistance to individuals exper iencing economic challenges, health problems, and/or natural disasters. Empty Bowl has a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) sanctioned Animal Disaster Team that works under the name of Animals In Disaster (A I D ) and works with the Ariz ona S tate Health Depar tment to help community-wide disasters for State of Arizona Emergency Preparedness (www.medic alreser vecor ps gov/) W hen disaster occurs, Empt y Bowl is there to help however they can. FEMA responds, does their work and leaves; but the communities of ten need additional help S ometimes people and animals are left to fend for themsel ves. This is where Empty Bowl steps back in Once the A.I.D. team has done its work alongside FEMA, Empt y Bowl continues to help the people and communities rebuild, so that they are stronger than they were before the disaster.
Empty Bowl brings hope, love, compassion and empowerment to about 200 events a year to help cover some of the costs for disaster response and the ser vices they provide These events, like United Ways’ Project Connect, are live drills that directly help animals and people in need They also help prepare Empt y Bowl for actual disasters
By Michele EnliThis shows the dedication of the volunteers and board members, as well as the need for such ser vices throughout the state.
Feeling it is cr itic al for veterans to keep their ser vice dog or pet because those companions help to keep their hearts open (and that is where healing begins), Empty Bowl partners with Veterans Stand Down In addition to pet food, Empt y Bowl gives leashes, beds, collars, c leaning supplies, bowls and over-the-counter medicines inc luding flea and tick
Empt y Bowl is par t of the Ar iz ona Coalition Against Domestic V iolence In this effort, Empty Bowl has partnered with Gabriel’s Angels and other agencies to stop the c yc le of abuse. Many abusers hold beloved pets hostage knowing a shelter will not take the animals O r they threaten to
harm or kill the family pet if the victim attempts to leave W ith assistance f rom partner ing agencies and public educ ation, Empty Bowl is working with Noah’s Animal House on the grounds of The S hade Tree in Las Vegas, Nevada, to create similar facilities in Ar iz ona for women, children AND their pets
The impact Empty Bowl is able to make is now being seen all across Arizona f rom the volunteers to the recipients who are able to enjoy keeping their beloved pets with them at home
CJ Anderson wants others to look for their passion. “Keep giving all you can in each moment no matter your situation, circumstance, finances, disabilit y or illness. Get out and keep making a difference Your giving makes a difference in the lives of the animals and people that are touched by the love and compassion that is extended. And it does not matter whether it be helping animals or people.”
John-David and his beloved pet, Bo, have been using Empty Bowl ser vices for about four months. Bo is a two-year-old Shih Tzu/Yorkie mix ser vice dog given to John-David when Bo was about six months old. John-David is disabled, conf ined to a wheelchair and suffers f rom seizures Bo alerts him 10 minutes be f ore an episode occurs This gives John-David enough time to make a couple of phone calls, unlock the f ront door, put himself in a position where he will not harm himself once the seizure starts and wait, knowing help is on the way Bo has already saved his owner ’ s life six times Bo is ever ything to John-David Because he’s on a f ixed income, John-David is so grate ful and appreciative of the help he and Bo receive f rom Empty Bowl
Empty Bowl helps to raise awareness at the legislative le vel as well. From 2010 to 2014, Ar iz ona moved f rom 32nd to 8th in ranking for the Humane Treatment Laws of Animals.
CJ has a passion for special needs individuals to be able to live as “normal” a life as possible The quality pet food donated to Empty Bowl goes into a special storage area so people with ser vice animals and seniors with mobilit y challenges c an get healthy food for their pets The results are minimal excess waste f rom the animal and less stomach upset because of the food they eat.
Bec ause there ’ s no actual business facilit y, Empty Bowl has storage units throughout Ar iz ona that volunteers c an easil y access r ight in their own communit y where help is needed
Par tner ing with Palm Gate Storage allows Empty Bowl to reorganize supplies in airconditioned comfor t and to distr ibute anywhere f rom 2 to 70 pallets of food to other storage locations in Arizona or to disaster sites or coalition effor ts, like Veterans Stand Down and Hope Fest
Empty Bowl is about the individual stories and relationships that they st rive to enhance, building community by bringing hearts together.
Velvet writes, “I ’ ve been homeless for about 4 years and have had a ser vice dog with me. Empty bowl has been the only program that has been out there for people of our situation I ’ ve been to just about ever y P roject Connect in 4 yrs, and am disappointed when they’re [Empty Bowl] not here I ’ ve been relying on them to feed my babies I ’ m ver y grate ful and appreciative. And now they’re helping me spay my little girl! Thank you!”
Amber and her husband, LaFayette, volunteer for Basic Mission w orking the st reets helping the homeless They have been doing so for about eight years, do not have much themselves, and also need assistance. They have been getting pet food f rom Empty Bowl for several years now Amber emphasized that Empty Bowl helps people out tremendously. The people who don’t know how to get help can come to Empty Bowl to receive it for their pets and then be guided to other ser vices for themselves.
no one should have to choose between feeding their pets or feeding themselves, or worse, abandonment, in the hopes that they will be rescued. We help pet owners facing financial challenges, keep the promise they made to their pets to love and care for them forever.
Jim with his partner, Barb, states, “ We have been helping empty bowl on and off for the past few years. I am disabled and not able to do a lot but tr y and help those with their fur babies the way I had been helped in the past ”
Michele is a freelance writer with a passion in photography, animal communication, canine massage, and elder pet care Along with writing, she currently does pet sitting, volunteering to help animals and leads Laughter Yoga sessions She wants to help bring a voice to the animals and enjoys adventures with her Yorkie, Chelsea
2010 $40 (4 bags of pet food) Metro Phoenix $3,000 (start-up) (end of year)
2011 $11,000 Maricopa County
2012 $357,000 5 counties in Arizona
2013 $665,000 11 counties in Arizona
While metropolitan Phoenix is an oasis in the Mohave, humans aren’t the only species taking shelter Our landscaping and water features create a haven for desert creatures seeking easy food Wildlife can be attracted to several elements of the suburban lifestyle: decorative plants; shady areas; easy food like trash, pet food, bird feeders or fallen fruit; and water sources like swimming pools, dog bowls and birdbaths
Darren Julian is one of two Urban Wildlife Specialists for the Arizona Game and Fish Department His advice for pet safety is simple: “ To keep your pets safe keep them indoors, keep a watchful eye on them in your yard, and if they have to be outside unattended or unsupervised, use a dog or pet run ” He stresses the importance of keeping desert critters away from your home. “Don’t attract wild predators to your yard or neighborhood, and most importantly, keep wildlife wild: DO NOT FEED!”
While some wildlife is dangerous, most of it is also enred or protected, so please let the anil control authorities handle any persistent concerns If you or your dog does get bitten or stung by something , always ek immediate medical attention
Javelinas are the size of medium dogs, but outweigh and out-vicious comparably sized pets Javelinas are rarely overtly ag gressive, though they get ferocious if threatened They can carry rabies, distemper, and salmonella, and their incredibly poor vision can cause them to charge towards humans or animals when they are just trying to escape Dogs, coyotes and wolves are natural javelina predators, so your pet might trigger a defensive fighting response from a wild javelina. Javelinas travel in herds and can work together to charge, trample and bite a threatening animal. If you encounter a wild elina, it is probably not the only one in the area.
Bobcats are common throughout the state, loving metropolitan outrts, and are often found napping in the of parks or yards They are rarely aggressive, but will hunt any small easy prey, including small dogs, cats, rabbits and birds They can jump as high as 12 feet,
disdainfully bypassing most residential fencing or kennels Bobcats can carry rabies, tend to have established territories and e unwilling to leave an area if a litter of kittens is arby.
Julian says, “C oyote s can exist in almost any environment because they eat almost anyhing!” They are attracted to easy food, and will ck anything they perceive as a threat, including larger dogs. They can carr y rabies, distemper, heartworms, mites, and tapeworms They can form small packs if food is particularly abundant. Be sure to keep your dogs away. If you encounter a coyote in the wild, leave it alone If you find them in your neighborhood, make sure they get scared away or handled by the Arizona Game and Fi h partment, because they will make y neighborhood their territory.
The Valley is home to many es of Spide rs, but ey are not all dangero
The famous and int ing tarantula is almost completely harmless, though dogs can experience pical and gastrointestinal irritation if they try to eat The real arachnid threat comes from black widows and brown recluse varieties (including the Arizona brown or the desert recluse) h spiders are not aggressive, though they bite if their nest area is disturbed by an inquisitive nose or paw Keeping a clear patio and yard will protect your entire household. A bitten dog should im mediately be given professional medic tention.
r pions and C e ntipe de s also pose a inor threat to your pets. They are all venomous, but will cause little more than bee-sting irritation The greatest threat in Arizona comes from the small Arizona rk scorpion, which can kill small dogs If dog has been stung, seek veterinary care!
What you really need to know about desert creatures and canines
ring the wettest months of the spring and summer, there can be a large D e se r t Toad population explosion They are not dangerous-but do ave a toxic gland that can hurt dogs if n If your dog eats anything you don’t authorize, watch closely for signs of illness for the first few days, and get help if needed.
Gila Monsters are commonly touted threat in Arizona, as they are the coun tries’ only venomous lizard They are quite rare and live underground, but if one is found, it might attack by biting and chewing, with a painful venom sec tion and strong jaws.
There are 13 Rattle snake species in te; Diamondbacks are the most common, ile the Mohave rattlesnake is the most venomous. The rare Arizona coral snake is also venomous, but their small size makes their bite less dangerous If you ncounter any kind of snake, do not apch it Slowly go around, giving several feet of clearance. A threatened snake will strike at you or your dogs, but will not chase or follow If bitten, the victim will experience severe pain and should get immediate medical attention Deaths are uncommon if the bites are quickly treated
Phoenix isn’t a dangerous place but you definitely have to be attentive. Don’t let your dogs off their leashes or out of sight. If you do run into something wild, stay away If you or your dog gets injured, be sure to seek professional medical help as soon as possible. When you do encounter something dangerous, let the professionals handle it, since there are legal and safety issues to consider.
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Once you learn to read your dog’s body language, a whole new world of communication with him is revealed; one that makes it so much easier to know if your dog is happy, nervous, anxious, in pain, and much more
Dogs are experts at reading our body language. Have you ever noticed how they seem to know when you are getting ready to leave, go on vacation, when you are upset, happy, going to check the mail? Since our canines depend on us for their survival, it behooves them to study our behavior to know what is going to happen Once we understand their body language, we will have a better insight into their behavior and needs The basic needs dogs have are the desire to obtain food, find a mate, and to feel safe. Yet there are more complicated behaviors that may be motivated by social interactions with us, other dogs, their environment, and even their age as in the example of conveying pain
Dogs have evolved their behavior to fit in with our lives. There are behaviors that they use when they are upset, feel unsafe, are confined, or are unable to handle a situation (especially separation from their people). Some of the resulting behaviors are damaging and unacceptable such as defecating or urinating in the home. Another is using fear aggression in a situation where they are afraid, such as a visit to the vet or groomer.
So to understand our dog’s body language, we must understand the mentality of our dog’s original, inherent characteristics.
One of the duties that our dog is hard wired for is to protect his pack. We should not discourage that yet not let it show itself through aggression Barking at strangers is one of the ways he protects the pack Letting the rest of the pack know there is
“Stranger Danger” outside! When we yell “Shut Up” to the dog, his interpretation is that you are barking at the stranger as well Who would have ever guessed that?
Dogs living in a pack typically mimic each other. When a family has only one dog, it is up to us to understand some of these behaviors in order to ensure the dog’s mental health and well-being We are not dogs but if we understand their motivations for the actions they are taking, we can then communicate with them.
Dogs communicate in three ways: posture, behavior and vocalization Some are obvious like barking, crying out in pain, making those sweet whimpering sounds when we come home and fear maybe when at the veterinarian We all understand those There are however, some that are far more subtle.
Ears brought forward, body upright, tense, watchful
Raised hackles
Standing on toes
Tail upright and stiff
Corner of mouth forward
Intense interest
Excitement or aggression
Waiting for a ball to be thrown
A new dog that he doesn’t know
He’s in an area or situation that he’s not sure about
Many times the defensive body language is triggered by fear but can also be triggered by aggression.
Ears back
Body may be crouched
Nose may wrinkle Corner of the mouth drawn back
Tail can be tucked or under his body
Triggers
Injury
Meeting an aggressive dog
Meeting a more dominant dog
After a scolding
The displacement behaviors are what canines use to diffuse a situation. When we use some of these, we can calm our dogs or “disarm” possible confrontations with a strange dog.
How can we tell if a dog is experiencing stress? They can’t tell us so how do we know for sure? Actually they do tell us in several different ways by their behavior. These happen when the dog cannot get away from an uncomfortable, unsafe situation or state of mind
PanTing
Panting can indicate both pain and stress If a dog is hot, just finished running or playing, panting is just normal. Yet if those activities have not occurred and he is panting, it could be an indication of stress or pain Another way to know if dogs are in pain is by noticing if they arch their back. A posture of back arching could be a sign of pain and the cause should be investigated
Shedding
We’ve all heard of the expression “Blowing coat.” When dogs tense up, especially from fear, loose hairs will be shed
Freezing
Freezing is literally coming to a complete stop without moving The dog will appear frozen and unresponsive to your presence.
LoSS oF bLadder or boweL conTroL
Shivering when noT coLd
barking, growLing or crying
random ScraTching
No fleas, no skin allergies, just random scratching
Looking away, Turning away
Dogs know to look away, turn their heads and often bodies away from a source of stress such as the veterinarian or a more dominant canine
yawning
Excessive yawning when not resting or in a restful state
When shaking his body like he does to shake away water after a bath, he is casting off a bad feeling.
Not all dogs communicate in exactly the same way These calming signals are the most common ones used to displace negative emotions and possible conflict Keep in mind that dogs mimic our behaviors and the behaviors of other dogs or animals they live with Therefore some of these behaviors could occur without any stressors involved. We need to observe our dogs in different situations to know what signals they are using for the situation Dogs use these behaviors to soothe themselves and to escape from stress if there’s no alternative There are ways to calm your dog when you observe these stress signals. Dogs know them, use them, and we can use them as well to communicate calm, safety, and well-being to them.
If you ’ ve ever noticed two dogs meeting for the first time in a dog park, you’ll observe they never greet each other head on. They sniff the ground, looking out of the corner of their eye at the other dog while moving slowly in an arc toward the other dog until they are side by side That is what balanced dogs do The sniffing of the ground is letting the other dog know that he is not a big deal and to diffuse any type of conflict.
When a dog partially closes his eyes, and/or turns away, he is letting the other dog know he is uncomfortable Dogs never stare That is the same as a challenge and will usually end in a fight.
When a dog makes a big yawn to another new dog, he is seeking an answer to the question “Are we good?” The other dog’s response should be an answering yawn. As humans, we can yawn to let our dog know that everything is ok It is reassuring to him
Licking of lips and nose is a signal to another dog that he means no harm and is not a threat. We can use that signal when meeting a new dog we aren’t sure of, as well as not making direct eye contact, and looking around at the floor with interest.
Growling has different meanings There is the resource guarding growl, which is a warning toward any dog trying to move in on food, favorite toy or sometimes even his favorite person, all considered special resources.
Play growl is an invitation to “Throw the ball darn it!”
Stanger growl is a warning sound that to us sounds the same as the guarding growl but it is not.
barking
There are many reasons dogs bark including happiness, separation from family, when someone is at the door and during play As humans it is difficult for us to decipher the different pitches and patterns of their bark That is when we have to observe what is going on in conjunction with the bark. As a general rule, high pitched barks convey friendliness, while low pitched barks have a more serious meaning.
howLing
Howling is used to communicate with other pack members and often used in distress as in separation anxiety. Many dogs howl when they hear sirens as well
whimPering
Whimpering usually indicates pain and can occur during rough play with another dog It can also indicate a need for potty relief and be used as an expression of joy like when an owner has returned home.
Many dogs are very stoic and do not show their pain Yet there are things to look for:
Eating less or change in activity level
Hiding, or shying away from the family
Licking a certain area on his body more than usual
Panting Whimpering Limping
Postural changes; arching the back, defecating in a different way, not lifting the leg to urinate
Growling if touched in a certain place
A dog that never bites, suddenly bites
Restlessness, pacing
GOOD COMMUNICATION ENHANCES THE BOND
The more we observe our dogs, like they do us, the more we understand them and the better we are at receiving their communications. Living with our canines is a joy and understanding them increases the joy even more Use as many of the calming signals as you can when you know your dog is upset or frightened Never hold a small dog close to your body at the veterinarian office or groomers. The message you are conveying is that this is a very bad situation that I need to protect you from. Instead, use the calming signals, and covey to him that everything is ok Practicing communication in dog language with a dog allows him to be calm and happy in most situations.
FEARFUL
These are the most common postures and facial expressions dogs exhibit on a regular basis.
PLAY BOWS INVITATION TO PLAY!
SUBORDINATE & DOMINANT DOG
BULLYING
CALMING/ DISPLACEMENT
NEVER A HEAD ON GREETING
HAPPY, RELAXED
HEALTHY APPROACH
Evangeline was a Short Story Channel Manager and provider of help and guidance to newcomers to Helium, a site for writers. She wrote her first short story about a horse and a girl in the fifth grade, and has been writing ever since She has been published in both print and electronic media focusing on dog care, health, vaccinations, and more Evangeline is a certified Small Animal Massage Therapist graduating from the Northwest School of Animal Massage in 2005 and is an experienced pet sitter Active in rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing puppy mill survivors and homeless pets for more than 20 years, she has a great degree of knowledge about all types of companion animal issues Presently, she runs the day to day operations of a large pet sitting company called Fetch Pet Care of Chandler/Gilbert, and is a freelance writer She makes her home with three puppy mill survivors and a rescued kitty in Gilbert Arizona Follow her blog at http://everythingyouneedtoknowaboutpets com
“ Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.
Reviews by Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez
“Holy Cow!” by Boze Hadleigh
c 2015 • Skyhorse Publishing • $14 99 / $19 99 Canada • 303 pages
om the time you were old enough to commucate, you took to words like a duck to water u’ve verbally hammed it up ever since s, it’s probably driven your friends and family atty, all this talk-talk-talk of yours And yes, there re times when what you say is a bunch of bull, ut you’re not trying to start a beef You’re just having fun because, as in the new book “Holy Cow!” by Boze Hadleigh, language isn’t for he birds
No doubt about it, we humans love our animals We love them so much that we sprinkle references to them in our daily conversation, mostly without even thinking about it Our shaggy dog stories are sometimes just that – but where did those old sayings, clichés, discouraging words, and tender nicknames come from?
The truth, as Hadleigh shows, is an interesting, yet convoluted, tail. In many cases, animalistic words came about as description: Oxford, England, for instance, was once a place where oxen forded a river. Tell someone there’s a dogleg in the road, and they’ll know what you’re saying – plus, a road like that might make them sick as a dog
And then there are the words that really make you scratch your head: Great Britain’s hedgehog pudding isn’t made of the spiny mammals, and dogs and monkeys are much more likely to ape you than is a copyCAT. And about that famed cat curiosity? It might have been targeted at another type of animal
Or, let’s say somebody’s made you mad Calling him a dog goes back many years – perhaps back into the mid-1800s when “the only good dog was a useful dog.” The word-that-rhymes-with-witch has always been directed at women; its first near-appearance in film was in 1939, and that was pretty scandalous. Call someone a rat and, well, that’s rather self-explanatory. The modern street use of the word “heifer” is pretty wrong, unless you’re in a barn
There really is more than one way to skin a cat (catFISH, that is). A sawhorse and a clotheshorse are similar in origin And if you think a kitty really has nine lives, well doggone it, you’re barking up the wrong tree. Ahh, language lovers I can practically hear you howling for this book now – and for good reason Like a dog with a bone, you won’t want to let “Holy Cow!” go.
Starting with canines and ending with birds, bees, and bugs, author Boze Hadleigh goes whole hog in explaining where many of our favorite expressions originated But this book isn’t just horseplay – Hadleigh includes words that are archaic (but need resurrection), as well as localisms and words you’ll want to add to your vocabulary That all adds up to fun that’s useful and, for dyed-in-the-wool linguists, it’s a golden egg So let’s talk turkey: if it’s been a dog’s age since you last read a book about language, it’s time you find this one You won’t sound hackneyed or feel like a dinosaur with “Holy Cow!’ Naw, this book is the cat’s meow.
“All Dogs Go to Kevin” by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang
c 2015 • Grand Central Publishing • $26 00 / $29 00 Canada • 325 pages
ur dog knows all the basic commands. e can SPEAK, indoor voice and outdoor voice e’s got SIT all buttoned up, with his behind anted firmly on the floor. He can STAY all day ng if you need him to, and he FETCHes like a ro – which is great. You’ll need him to fetch ou some tissues when you read “All Dogs Go to Kevin” by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang. With few friends and a need for solitude, nerdy teen Jessica Vogelsang knew that she was expected to attend college but she wasn’t happy with her choices Being a doctor “was the most palatable option” but by her senior year in college, “the luster had worn off the idea” and she was “completely confused ” Stubbornly determined, she soldiered on, until the day she followed students into a lab to observe surgery on a pig She graduated, went home, and enrolled in veterinary school.
Vogelsang came late to being an animal lover
When she was eight years old, her parents allowed a Lhasa Apso named Taffy into the household The dog was grumpy but Vogelsang understood, since she also just wanted to be left alone Taffy was the first dog she loved and she was rightly upset when, years later, her mother had the elderly pooch euthanized without notice Really, though, as a veterinarian, Vogelsang understood that, too.
A seize-life-by-the-throat kind of guy named Kevin had introduced Vogelsang to the man who would become her husband, and she was married by the time Taffy died Her dog’s death made Vogelsang long for the pitter-patter of little (puppy) feet, so she and her husband adopted a Golden Retriever, Emmett, who’d been abandoned. He ultimately saved Vogelsang’s life
Goldens, however, are prone to cancer, which is what befell Emmett, who lived long enough to see two children born to the family His death left a void that Vogelsang couldn’t bear and her children couldn’t grasp: in a misunderstanding, they thought Emmett had gone to stay with family friend, Kevin. Not forgotten, Emmett gave way to Kekoa, then Brody, then We like to believe “that... we own [our pets],” says Vogelsang, at least until the “lease has expired ” The truth is, “We teach our dogs to ‘stay,’ but they never do.”
It’s really quite trite to say “I laughed, I cried” at this book I know it is, but I can’t help it: that about sums up what I found in “All Dogs Go to Kevin ” Author Dr. Jessica Vogelsang doesn’t just write about dogs, though. This is also a book about family, friendship, untimely loss, and making dreams come fearlessly true. It contains those behind-the-scenes tales and unique client stories you expect in a book by a veterinarian We learn an important lesson about new motherhood that’s “delivered by a Golden Retriever ” And yes, if you’ve ever loved and lost a pet (particularly, a dog), this book will make you laugh, and you’ll cry
At the very least, for sure, “All Dogs Go to Kevin” will make you SIT for awhile.
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Non-profit 100% volunteer, No Kill rescue to implement a fully rounded animal welfare program that provides education and resources to the community at large and promote responsible pet ownership Volunteers answer calls at the 24 Hour Pet Hotline; provide medical care for abandoned and abused animals and find them qualified, loving homes; and work to reunite lost pets with their owners through use of the Pet Hotline a Pet Search & Rescue team and a very active Facebook page
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A statewide 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to Beagle rescue and community education
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Non-profit corporation dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of unwanted Boston Terriers, education of owners on responsible dog ownership, and education of the public on the Boston Terrier breed
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Non-profit that focuses on rescuing all breeds of dogs from the county shelters that are going to be euthanized
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A non-profit, no-kill, animal rescue group to rescue, rehabilitate (when necessary) and place domestic animals into stable homes; to educate the public about the responsibilities of pet ownership; and to build public awareness about the human-animal bond and its benefits to society
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Non-profit dedicated to saving lives in the animal and human communities through innovative strategies and unique programs that supports, equips, and trains first responders by providing the life saving tools in“The FIDO BAG®” that is used by first responders to provide life saving intervention to family pets that are caught in a fire or other emergency situations; to provide a safe place for homeless dogs that were neglected or abused; and by connecting the right dog with a veteran in need of companionship, these K9(s) would serve a purpose beyond what anyone imagined
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A humane rescue organization dedicated to reducing euthanasia by finding loving and permanent homes for the wonderful dogs and cats, especially the senior or special needs pets
Foothills Animal rescue
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A non-profit organization to save lives through the rescue care and adoption of homeless animals; a thrift store remains the primary source of income and community interaction
Four peaks Animal rescue
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A non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, training and placement of all species of domestic animals in need of medical care and sanctuary
Freedom tails rescue
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Non-profit dedicated to rescuing animals in need
Friends for life Animal rescue
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480-497-8296
Dedicated to helping the homeless and stray animals living on the streets and in the deserts We also pursue an aggressive spay/neuter program for our animals and education for the public
Friends of Animal Care & Control
www azfriendsofanimals org
602-882-8627
Reduces euthanasia in Maricopa County by supporting pets & people by providing free and accessible spay & neuter services in our community
Halo Animal rescue (Helping Animals live on)
www halorescue org
602-971-9222
No-kill facility that provides a refuge for dogs and cats who might otherwise be destroyed for reasons such as a treatable injury, illness, or those that are too scared or too young to go up for adoption at the time of arrival The thrift store helps to bring in necessary income
Happy tails Dachshund rescue, inc
www happytailsdr org
209-647-1251
Non-profit foster-based to save as many Dachshunds from suffering and premature death
Helping orphaned Hounds
www helpingorphanedhounds org
602-680-0713
Small all volunteer, no-kill, non-profit organization with two main goals: find loving homes for homeless dogs & puppies and promote spay/neuter thereby reducing the tragic consequences of pet overpopulation
lost our Home pet rescue
www lostourhome org
602-445-7387
Ensure that all pets have loving homes when families face major life challenges and provide compassionate options when Realtors and the community find an abandoned pet
lost
education, & rescue
www thelostpaws org
623-396-8466
Non-profit organization that focuses on sterilization, education and rescue
lucky Dog rescue
www luckydogrescue org
480-704-4628
Non-profit all volunteer foster-based organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals from euthanasia educating the community on responsible pet ownership and dedicated to training and what happens after the dog is in his new home
luv of Dogz Fund, inc.
www luvofdogz org
Non-profit that provides advocacy and resources for rescued, abandoned, homeless dogs and to the people who rescue and care for them
www medicalanimalsinneed com
Volunteer-based, donor-driven organization dedicated to rescuing animals off Maricopa County euthanasia lists with a medical needs
mayday pit Bull rescue & Advocacy
www maydaypitbullrescue org
Non-profit volunteer and foster-based organization that focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating and securing placement for Pit Bull and Pit Bull mixes, especially with extreme medical/behavioral and special needs, and to assist dogs from dog fighting, hoarding and other crisis/emergency situations
mini mighty mutts rescue
www minimightymutts com
480-304-5654
Non-profit, all volunteer, foster-based small dog rescue not limited to any breed
ohana Animal rescue
www ohanaanimalrescue org
480-744-5729
Non-profit, foster home based organization saving euthanasia listed animals from the county shelters
one Dog (Arizona)
One Dog (Arizona) Facebook Page
Non-profit rescue site to help network e-list (euthanasia list) and rescue dogs who need forever homes or dedicated foster homes
racing Home Greyhound Adoption
www racinghome info
602-573-0940
Non-profit foster- and volunteer-based rescue to find homes for retired racing Greyhounds and other homeless Greyhounds
www azrescue org
480-598-9410
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Non-profit, volunteer-driven animal rescue with no central facility and the focus is euthanasia-list rescues of cats and dogs from the county shelters
rescue A Golden of Arizona (rAG of AZ)
www golden-retriever org
602-404-9663
Non-profit, shelterless, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, evaluation and placement of Golden Retrievers who lost their homes through no fault of their own
rescue pals
Rescuepals85268@gmail com
A non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs mostly found in Fountain Hills
rockstar rescue
www rockstarrescueaz org
858-876-2558
Our mission is to help the hard-to-adopt cases, dogs that have suffered psychological traumas either from hoarding fighting or abandonment situations and prepare them to become loving, household pets despite what they ve endured
rotten rottie rescue
www rottenrottie com
480-567-4328
Non-rofit, no-kill, foster-based animal rescue to help, rescue, and rehome Rottweilers in safe adoptive and foster homes
Sahuaro Dachshund rescue
www sahuarodachshundrescue com
520-818-1323
Non-profit rescue that helps homeless Dachshunds find new homes
Saint Bernard rescue Foundation, inc.
www saintrescue org/arizona
Non-profit for rescue of Saint Bernards
Saving paws rescue
www savingpawsrescueaz com
480-737-6089
Non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing veterinary care, evaluation and adoptive homes for German Shepherd Dogs Belgian Malinois and others who are left in pounds to await uncertain fate
Southwest Collie rescue
www nmcollierescue com
480-507-7996
Non-profit, volunteer, foster-based organization to rescue every purebred Collie in the area needing help, no matter how old or how sick
Southwest German Shepherd rescue
www swgermanshepherdrescue com
602-866-2880
10am-8pm preferably weekdays
Non-profit volunteer based organization committed to the rescue, rehab and re-homing of German Shepherds
underdog rescue of Arizona
www underdogaz com
480-553-9311
Non-profit foster-based dog rescue that is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming shelter dogs rescued from the euthanasia list and abandoned dogs in need
urban rescues
www urbanrescues com
Urban Rescues Facebook Page
Rescuing dogs scheduled for euthanasia in Maricopa County animal shelters
Valley of the Sun Dog rescue
www valleyofthesundogrescue com
480-228-0126
Non-profit, no-kill, family run animal shelter with help from volunteers and fosters that specializes in American Pit Bulls and American Staffordshire Terriers, but accepts all breeds into the rescue We strive to increase public awareness about the gentler humane aide of a “Bully” breed
Westie & Friends AZ rescue, inc.
www westieandfriendsazrescue org
480-664-7699
Non-profit that rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for abandoned and surrendered West Highland Terriers and their friends educates about spaying and neutering and stresses the need for high quality food and the importance of dental hygiene to extend their pet’s life
White Gsd rescue
White Gsd Rescue Facebook Page
Works with Southwest German Shepherd Rescue
yorkie luv rescue
www yorkieluvrescue com
Non-profit volunteer and foster-based rescue to rescue, rehab and rehome any Yorkie cross with Yorkshire Terrier that finds itself homeless and work with communities in order to stress the importance of adopting a Yorkie in the hope of one day eliminating all puppy mills
empty Bowl pet Food pantry
www emptybowlpetfoodpantry org
602-909-7153
A pet food pantry and disaster services organization distributing free pet food through partner agencies and giving pet items to Veterans, homeless, disaster victims and others
Friends of Arizona’s Shelter Animals
Friends of Arizona s Shelter Animals Facebook Page Volunteers who take photos of and get information about animals on the euthanasia list in local shelters, volunteer time to network the animals scheduled to be euthanized and make their photos/information available to the public and rescue groups in order to find alternative outlets for them
pet Social Worker/tails of Hope
www petsocialworker org
480-452-7997
Free online database of stray, rescued, lost and found pets in the Maricopa area In addition, the site offers tips, instructions and links to the local Pinal County Animal Care and Control forms needed to report a lost or found pet
phoenix Animal Care Coalition (pACC911)
www pacc911 org
602-992-4779
Non-profit organization that works to bring together the Maricopa County animal welfare community in an interactive manner by providing opportunities for all to work together for the greater benefit of animals Rescued Treasure s Charity Boutique, and Chuck Waggin’ Pet Food Pantry are divisions of PACC911
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November 14
Charity Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser, benefits Anthem Pets, Anthem Community Park www anthempets org/events-2
November 14
Creating Your Own Will or Trust, 10-11:30 am, setting up a pet trust, Scottsdale Senior Center Via Linda, 602-223-6852 x106 Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA.
www.aawl.org/events/free-creating-your-own-will-or-trust
November 21 Woofstock 2015
City of Chandler partnering with the American Service Animal Society & Maricopa County Animal Care & Control for pet adoptions, discounted vaccinations & microships, pet psychic, pet photos & more FREE admission 9 am-1:30 pm Tumbleweed Park
November 27-December 24
Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser, Anthem Walmart & Barnes & Noble Norterra Anthem Pets www anthempets org/events-2/
November 28
Doggie Street Festival, Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Road, 10 am – 4 pm, FREE, benefitting dog & cat adoption www.bringfido.com/event/14955/
December 1 - 12
Twelve Days of Christmas Online Auction, Anthem Pets www anthempets org/events-2
December 3
United Way Project Connect, Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry, Monte Vista Nazarene, 3313 N 40th St , Phoenix, AZ 85018
December 5
Holiday Pet Festival by Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary, 10 am-5pm, WestWorld of Scottsdale, FREE www holidaypetfestival com
December 12
12k’s of Christmas, fun, health, & to lend a helping hand to various animal welfare groups in the Valley, Freestone Park, Gilbert, AZ www 12krun com
