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...
When 4-month old Jade’s health began to quickly decline her mom rushed her to the vet. Jade tested positive for parvo, a potentially deadly and highly contagious disease. Her mom, Lizette, was devastated. She spent every cent she had to provide as much treatment as...
Do you need a cute face and happy story to get you through Friday? Meet Cobie! This little sweetheart was part of a litter born to a feral cat. She was living on the roof of a school in the Guadalupe community. On the very last day of the school year, she decided it...
Over the years, we have learned a family’s love for their pet isn’t defined by zip codes or income. We meet families every single day who may struggle to put food on their own plates, but that doesn’t stop them from opening their hearts and homes to dogs and cats in...
