Sometimes keeping a pet family together isn’t the “right” decision. Knowing when we can no longer care for our pets is a heartbreaking realization. And for many seniors like Julie, when this day comes, it’s one of the hardest...
While out on her morning walk, Sue watched in horror as a bicyclist racing down the street hit a dog so fast she didn’t even have enough time to yell out for him to stop. Knocked down by the force of the speeding bicycle, the dog had several scrapes and was...
Like most seniors living in Arizona, Linda lives on a fixed income. Following a strict budget allows her to afford her bills and care for her sweet pup, Princeton, even if it doesn’t leave much room for extras. And Princeton is truly her companion! His warm and...
Margie and Rebecca are an aunt and niece duo living together as roommates. They live together with their cats, Blue and Oreo, and were managing squeaking by on their limited income until hard luck hit them in the spring. Margie, who just turned 80 years old, fell...
When Vonnie’s landlord told her she had to get rid of her 4 cats so he could fix up the house to sell it, Vonnie was afraid that she would have to give up her sweet kitties. Living in Laveen and working as a waitress at a local restaurant for the past 30 years, Vonnie...
Did you know a substantial demographic we serve through our Shelter Intervention program are senior citizens in our community? It may be surprising to think of your grandparent, or maybe an elderly neighbor who you always see walking their dog, arriving at the shelter...