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...
Have you ever had a pet come into your life at just the right time? The human-animal bond is heart-warming, magical, and can provide the strength and hope we need to overcome life’s greatest challenges. Autumn became homeless as a result of substance abuse and had...
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...
We have seen quite a few powerful monsoons this summer and as the rain, wind, and dust subside, our community faces the destruction left behind. A few weeks ago, Marliyn’s entire fence was torn down by the strong gusts during a storm and she was left with an urgent...
Shelter Intervention Impact Story: Laurie and Her Beloved Pippa What do you do if you get sick and have no support system to lean on to help you care for your pet? Like us, we know you think of your pets as family, too. For our friend Laurie, her dog was all she had....
A gentleman who deals with a disability and lives on a very fixed income arrived in the lobby of Maricopa County Animal Care & Control last week hoping to find some resources. He met with our Shelter Intervention counselor Daniel, and shared the financial...
