Continue reading »]]> Memorial Day is coming up and Yavapai Humane Society wants to thank our veterans the only way we know how, by sending every American hero home with a new best friend.

In May, adoption fees will be waived for all active and retired military members.

Members of the military are used to saving lives but civilians can help, too. Tell us who you will be thanking for their service this Memorial Day and receive 50% off your adoption from May 11 – May 31.

Every adoption from YHS includes a spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, complimentary check-up from one of our local veterinary partners, and a month of pet health insurance – over $400 of services. Puppies, purebreds and dogs under 15 pounds are their normal, low adoption fee.

Originally posted here: Yavapai Humane Society waives pet adoption fees for veterans – Chino Valley Review – Chino Valley, Arizona.

Continue reading »]]> Memorial Day is coming up and Yavapai Humane Society wants to thank our veterans the only way we know how, by sending every American hero home with a new best friend. In May, adoption fees will be waived for all active and retired military members.

Members of the military are used to saving lives but civilians can help, too. Tell us who you will be thanking for their service this Memorial Day and receive 50% off your adoption from May 11-May 31.

Every adoption from YHS includes a spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, complimentary check-up from one of our local veterinary partners, and a month of pet health insurance – over $400 of services. Puppies, purebreds and dogs under 15 pounds are their normal, low adoption fee.

More here: Pet Adoption Fees Waived for Active and Retired Military Members.

Continue reading »]]> An anonymous cat lover has sponsored discounted kitten adoptions at Yavapai Humane Society during the month of March. To celebrate YHS’ 40th anniversary adult dogs and cats have had a discounted adoption fee of $40 during February and March. This donation will allow kittens to be included in the promotion. Kittens under 6 months old usually have an adoption fee of $95.

“When this kind donor approached us with her idea, we were very excited. Kitten season is just starting and this gift will go far in reducing the strain on the shelter from the influx of kittens,” says Ed Boks, YHS Executive Director.

The sponsored adoption fee will be available at Betty’s Cattery at the main YHS shelter on Sundog Ranch Road and at the YHS Cat Adoption Center in PetSmart on Highway 69. As always, if the kitten has been tested for FELV, the adopter covers the nominal cost of that test. All adult cats (over 6 months) are Pick Your Price.

More here: Discounted Adoption Fees for Kittens.

Continue reading »]]> From Pinal County Animal Care & Control, Casa Grande, AZ:

Grace is about 4 years old, sweet and a bit reserved. This pretty blue-gray girl’s eyes light up when she sees you coming-and she likes nothing better than to go for walks and explore the world with her person by her side. Grace has not been extensively assessed around other dogs, but seems to be OK; she is unknown around cats. Grace would love to learn a few basic commands (like sit and stay) so she could be a real “canine good citizen” and go everywhere with her new best friend-you! PCACC will be holding a “St. Pawtrick’s Day ‘Kiss Me, I’m Adoptable’ “ pet adoption event at: The Pet Club, 21145 No.John Wayne Pkwy, Maricopa, AZ on Sat., March 17th from 10AM-2PM! Both cats and dogs will be available for adoption throughout the day. For more information on this or any other adoptable pets, contact Pinal County Animal Care and Control, 1150 S Eleven Mile Corner Road in Casa Grande, (520) 509-3555. Make yours the Pet of the

Originally posted here: TriValley Central.

Continue reading »]]> An anonymous cat lover has sponsored discounted kitten adoptions at Yavapai Humane Society during the month of March. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, YHS has been offering a discounted adoption fee of $40 during March for adult dogs and cats. This donation will allow kittens to be included in the promotion. Kittens under 6 months old usually have an adoption fee of $95.

The sponsored adoption fee will be available at Betty’s Cattery at the main YHS shelter on Sundog Ranch Road and at the YHS Cat Adoption Center in PetSmart on Highway 69. As always, if the kitten has been tested for FELV, the adopter covers the nominal cost of that test. For a limited time, all adult cats (over 6 months) are Pick Your Price.

Originally posted here: YHS benefactor sponsoring reduced-fee kitten adoptions – The Prescott Daily Courier – Prescott, Arizona.

Continue reading »]]> If you’ve been considering opening your home to a feline companion, it might be time to take the plunge into furry friendship.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has lowered its adoption fee for adult cats to ease crowding at the shelter, said HSSA spokeswoman Sara Gromley.

Because the cat enclosure has reached capacity, HSSA is offering a $15 adoption fee for cats 5 months and older through the end of February. The regular fee is $80, said HSSA spokeswoman Sara Gromley.

All cat adoptions include microchip identification, up-to-date vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, feline leukemia and FIV testing, and a free visit to a veterinarian of the adoptee’s choice, Gromley said.

“The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has hundreds of wonderful, loving animals available for adoption,” Gromley said. “If you’ve been thinking about adding a pet to your life, now is the perfect time to help a deserving cat in need.”

For more information call 327-6088, visit HSSA’s website or visit the shelter at 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.

Originally posted here:  Humane Society lowers cat adoption fee to ease crowding.

Continue reading »]]> If you’ve been considering opening your home to a feline companion, it might be time to take the plunge into furry friendship.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has lowered its adoption fee for adult cats to ease crowding at the shelter, said HSSA spokeswoman Sara Gromley.

Because the cat enclosure has reached capacity, HSSA is offering a $15 adoption fee for cats 5 months and older through the end of February. The regular fee is $80, said HSSA spokeswoman Sara Gromley.

All cat adoptions include microchip identification, up-to-date vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, feline leukemia and FIV testing, and a free visit to a veterinarian of the adoptee’s choice, Gromley said.

“The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has hundreds of wonderful, loving animals available for adoption,” Gromley said. “If you’ve been thinking about adding a pet to your life, now is the perfect time to help a deserving cat in need.”

For more information call 327-6088, visit HSSA’s website or visit the shelter at 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.

Originally posted here: HSSA lowers cat adoption fee to ease crowding.

Continue reading »]]> Is there room in your home, as well as your heart, for a pet?

It is not a question to take lightly or answer quickly. It is a question approached on the same level you would if you were to consider having a child.

So take your time.

You have until March 31.

That’s when the annual valley-wide pet adoption extravaganza called Petapoolza will take place in Camp Verde at the community center, the gymnasium and at Fort Verde State Historic Park.

Now in its 10th year, Petapalooza will be in Camp Verde for the first time. Previous events have been held in Cottonwood and Sedona.

More here: Petapalooza coming to Camp Verde this year – The Verde Independent – Cottonwood, Arizona.

Continue reading »]]> Dogs slated for euthanasia will be made available for adoption by a rescue the weekend before Valentine’s Day at Kiwanis Park in Tempe.

The Happy Valen’Tails adoption event is the Saturday and Sunday before Valentine’s Day. “E-listed” dogs – those on a shelter or animal control outfit’s euthanasia list – will be rescued and made available for adoption by Pound Animals Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) and Panacea Animal Wellness Sanctuary.

“This is the largest e-listed pet adoption event in Arizona,” said veterinarian Eva DeCozio-Bush, Pacacea co-founder. “Our goal is to have one weekend where not one dog is going to die.”

Dogs of various breeds, ages, and sizes from around the state will be made available. They are healthy, spayed or neutered, have current vaccinations, and are micro-chipped. Adoption fees are $55 per dog.

In addition to adoptions, raffle prizes will be given away and visitors will have the opportunity to meet dog trainers, groomers, pet sitters, veterinarians, rescue and foster groups.

Both rescues hope that the event will educate people on how to help reduce the homeless animal population and show that pound animals are not sick or dangerous rejects.

“There are a lot of good dogs (at the pound),” DeCozio-Bush said.

According to the Humane Society, from 2009 to 2010, Maricopa County had the second worst pet overpopulation problem behind Los Angeles County; From 2010 to 2011, Animal Care and Control put down 44 percent of 46,998 animals taken in.

More here: Valentine-themed pet adoption event aims to add a little love to EV families – East Valley Tribune: East Valley Local News.

Continue reading »]]> From Pet Social Worker, Maricopa, AZ:

Woof! I’m sweet Porky, still in rescue after almost two months! I’m a 6-month-old Jack Russell Mix who is full of personality. I’m great with other dogs and I love people. I’m doing well with my training to learn basic commands and with housebreaking. I would make a great pet for almost any family type.

For more photos of all of Pet Social Worker’s pet adoption listings, or to learn how to adopt a pet of your own, visit www.PetSocialWorker.org.

via TriValley Central.