The Arizona Pet Project

The 4th Annual Desert Duck Derby
2024-09-30 - 2024-11-15 | AZ
You’re invited to the Desert Duck Derby!
The 4th Annual Desert Duck Derby will raise critical funds to keep pets with their loving families during times of hardship. We’re thrilled to partner with UMOM New Day Centers this year for the Desert Duck Derby!
Your support will help us ‘stay afloat’ and provide vital resources to loving pet families in need. 🌊🦆 So, join the quack-tastic fun, and let’s flock together! We’ll make some waves and deliver hope and resources to pet families in our community!
Adopt rubber ducks right now and help us provide vital resources to pet families facing hardship.
And if that’s not enough good reason to participate…a few lucky duck adopters will win QUACKTASTIC prizes!!! 🏆

Visit https://www.duckrace.com/phoenix to learn more and adopt your ducks today!

Rubber Duck Adoptions: Starting TODAY through November 15!
Duck Derby Date: November 15th
Location: Online via Live Stream! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to watch the ‘duck pluck’ and see if your duck wins!
Adoption Deadline: November 15th!

The Toasted Owl Cafe's Pet Supply Drive & Fundraiser
2024-11-16 | The Toasted Owl Cafe 12 S. Mike’s Pike, Flagstaff, AZ, 12 S. Mikes Pike, Flagstaff, 86001, United States
Join us on November 16th in Flagstaff at The Toasted Owl Cafe and help make a difference in the lives of pets and their families! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with The Toasted Owl Cafe for a pet supply drive and fundraiser!
Dine with a Purpose:
On November 16th, enjoy a meal at The Toasted Owl Cafe’s Downtown Flagstaff location, and 15% of daily proceeds will support our mission! Get a Discount: Donate to the supply drive and receive 15% off your meal!
Event Details:

Date: Saturday, November 16th
Location: 12 S. Mike’s Pike, Flagstaff, AZ (Downtown Flagstaff Toasted Owl)
Time: All day!

How You Can Support:
Donate Pet Supplies At Any Location: Drop off essential items–both new and gently used–at any of The Toasted Owl Cafe’s three locations throughout November. Most needed supplies:

(New and Unopened) Wet and dry cat food
(New and Unopened) Treats
Harnesses (XS, S, M)
Collars (all sizes)
Leashes
Dog Beds
Blankets
Toys
Basket muzzles

Visit the Downtown Flagstaff Location on November 16th: Be sure to visit their Flagstaff location on November 16th to have 15% of your bill donated (at no extra cost to you) to support pet families in times of crisis!

Yoga to the Rescue Benefiting The Arizona Pet Project
2024-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Arizona Center in Downtown Phoenix, 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Hosted by Paws + Breath Yoga
Join us for a heartwarming morning of yoga, adoptable dogs, raffles, and refreshments as we raise vital funds for The Arizona Pet Project!
Event Details:

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Time: Starting at 10:00 am
Cost: $35 ($30 yoga fee, $5 processing fee)
Location: Arizona Center in Downtown Phoenix (455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004)

Event Description:
Begin your day with a serene hour-long gentle flow yoga session amidst stunning palm trees at the beautiful Arizona Center, led by Paws + Breath Yoga. Before and after yoga, mingle with adorable adoptable dogs, indulge in refreshing treats, and participate in exciting raffles with awesome prizes! Plus, shop merchandise that supports rescue dogs.
Supporting a Great Cause:
The Arizona Pet Project works tirelessly to keep pets with their loving families by providing crucial services and resources to vulnerable community members and families in crisis, preventing unnecessary pet surrender.
Join the Movement! Register online now and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families!

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Buffalo Exchange’s Tokens for Bags® to Benefit The Arizona Pet Project
2025-01-01 - 2025-06-30 | Buffalo Exchange, 3450 N 7th St, Phoenix, 85014, United States
The Arizona Pet Project is happy to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program at their Midtown Phoenix location from January through June 2025!
You can now donate to The Arizona Pet Project just by shopping at Buffalo Exchange in Midtown Phoenix. Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program offers every customer who purchases one “token” valued at five cents (the cost to produce a bag) to donate to one of several local charities selected by the store.
Every six months, Buffalo Exchange chooses new organizations for their Tokens for Bags® program that are local to their stores that support their communities. They have locations around the United States with several Buffalo Exchange stores in Arizona, and we’re thrilled that their Midtown location has chosen to support The Arizona Pet Project this year! The Tokens for Bags® program has generated over $962,840 for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations since 1994 and has saved over 19.25 million plastic bags from landfills.
We hope you’ll join us in shopping at Buffalo Exchange to help support families and pets in need, all while keeping plastic bags out of landfills! That’s a win-win! 🐾

The 22nd Annual HERO Awards
2025-03-01 17:30 - 21:30 | Chateau Luxe Event Venue, 1175 E Lone Cactus Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85024
The 22nd Annual HERO Awards on March 1, 2025

Get Ready for One of the Best Nights of the Year!
We’re thrilled to invite you to The 22nd Annual HERO Awards hosted at the stunning Chateau Luxe, presented by Lulu’s Fund!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we come together to celebrate and make history! This year, we’re not only honoring our HERO winners but also commemorating 25 remarkable years of The Arizona Pet Project!
Gather your friends, family, and colleagues for a night filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and exciting prizes—including incredible travel experiences!

Date: March 1st, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Chateau Luxe Event Venue
Attire: Formal
Together, let’s make a difference and enjoy an evening of celebration and giving back!

By attending, you’ll help us support our community’s most vulnerable residents and their beloved pets, keeping families united and preventing pets from ending up in shelters.
Let’s make this a night to remember as we celebrate our HEROes and the impactful work of The Arizona Pet Project. We can’t wait to see you there!

How You Make an Impact
If you’ve ever loved a pet, you know the comfort, joy, and healing they provide. We believe those benefits should be available to all.
Your support and attendance of this fundraiser help our community’s most vulnerable residents—including veterans, the elderly, domestic violence victims, and the homeless—with basic care for them and their beloved pets.
Our revolutionary programs have impacted over 165,000 pets and the people who need them most. Together, we will help even more. Join us to make the 22nd Annual HERO Awards our best yet!

Meet our 2025 HERO Honorees:

Keynote Speaker:
Mark Cushing, Founder and CEO of Animal Policy Group

HERO Chairs:
Senator TJ Shope and Melissa Dus

Please join us in congratulating Senator T.J. Shope and Melissa Dus, who are this year’s HERO Chairs! Each year, The Arizona Pet Project selects event chairs based on prominent community members who support our mission and play a key role in ensuring the success of our fundraiser.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

Tail Waggers:

Pet Partners:

Special Recognition:

More event info coming soon!
