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...
Alex lost his father to a rough battle with cancer, while taking care of his mother who suffers from severe fibromyalgia, and meanwhile he was quietly dealing with a traumatic divorce while continuing to provide for his step-children. Dealing with so much loss,...
To lose a child is unimaginable. For Mike, it was the impossible degree of suffering and pain from such a loss that led to drug use as a coping mechanism. His world was crashing down around him and his substance abuse soon landed him behind bars. While he served his...
