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Each year, approximately 6.5 million pets enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of these, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a particular animal, please contact the shelter directly.
Cookie and Brownie: a sweet pair
For anyone with a sweet tooth, this cute pair is definitely for you! Cookie, an outgoing 8-year-old Lhasa Apso, and Brownie, a unique 11-year-old Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, were turned over to the Arizona Humane Society about a month ago after their former owner could no longer care for of them. A reminder that the AHS Pet Resource Center is available to give resources to owners in need to try and help keep pets in their loving homes.
As you immediately notice when you meet these sweet pets, these adorable girls are very bonded and need to go to a house together forever. Cookie and Brownie love to be around each other and rely on each other for emotional support and would love a family that has enough room in their home and hearts for both.
Although they are not very fond of sweets, Cookie and Brownie love to snack! For this reason, these puppies could benefit from an exercise routine and a little diet to help them lose weight and regain height. Additionally, these girls are very outgoing and sweet, but can be shy at first. AHS therefore recommends that they go to a home with older children who are at least 13 years of age or older.
How to adopt: Thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation, all pet fees are completely waived at AHS until Sunday July 11! Arizona Humane Society Matchmaking Virtual Adoptions are available to place pets with their families forever. Interested adopters can view available animals, such as Cookie and Brownie, and book an appointment online at azhumane.org/adopt.
– Kelsey Dickerson, Arizona Humane Society
Zippo: ready for a hot ride
With a lot of persistence and patience, a member of Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue was able to save this beautiful black stray kitten who adopted her garden as a kitten. It took almost two years to feed, cuddle and cuddle him. Finally, it was a success!
Zippo is now unharmed and lives at 11129 Michigan Avenue, Youngtown. He’s ready and more than willing to make up for lost time by stroking, kissing, brushing and even settling down on warm knees. He also seems to get along with other cats. Zippo is extremely affectionate and will make wonderful, loving pets, indoors only!
Zippo has been fully tested and sterilized, has had all of its hits and is microchipped.
How to adopt: Zippo is ready to step into a permanent home and leave homelessness in the past. Call 623-876-8778 after 9 a.m. Adoptions take place Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other places of adoption are the shelter at 10807 N. 96th Avenue, Peoria; call 623-773-2246
– Beverly Bormann, Sun Cities 4 legs
Magnet Mason: A sweet and affectionate boy
With a name like Magnet Mason, it’s no wonder anyone who meets this beautiful 3 year old medium haired domestic kitten falls in love! This cute boy was brought to the Arizona Humane Society in early June as an injured wanderer when locals noticed wounds around his neck.
Upon examination at AHS Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital, it was determined that Mason had neck injuries as well as an abscess in the same area. After surgery to clean and close the wounds, this cute cat received honey wraps and warm compresses to aid in recovery. In addition, he also received a very fashionable shave to relieve him of his extremely tangled hair.
Although not much is known about his past, Magnet Mason has proven to be an extremely sweet and affectionate boy. Even in stressful situations and when he’s not feeling well, this eye-catching kitten has craved attention and will even bake cookies when he’s more comfortable with his human friends.
How to adopt: Thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation, all pet fees are completely waived at AHS until Sunday July 11! Arizona Humane Society Matchmaking Virtual Adoptions are available to place pets with their families forever. Interested adopters can view available animals, such as the adorable Magnet Mason, and book an appointment online at azhumane.org/adopt.
– Kelsey Dickerson, Arizona Humane Society
Digital: a lover of people
Foxglove is a 2 year old, 11 pound Chihuahua mix who is looking for his own forever home! She is a sweet girl and would love to find a home without other dogs or cats as she doesn’t seem to enjoy their company and avoids them a lot. She is not reactive with other dogs but she prefers that they are not in her personal space.
If you are looking for a dog who will make you feel like you are the best person, this is your girl! Foxglove loves her people and her tail wags nonstop when she is with you. When she first arrived at the Friends for Life Adoption Center, she was very scared but opened up to volunteers very quickly. Foxglove is a social little girl who enjoys spending time with her kennel buddies on outings around town.
Foxglove is leash trained and knows how to sit and stay. Don’t be fooled by her sweet personality, this girl is playful and active and will enjoy daily walks.
How to adopt: Foxglove lives at the Friends for Life Animal Rescue adoption center and is ready to go home today. She is sterilized, licensed, microchipped and vaccinated. Her adoption fee is $ 325. If you would like to meet Foxglove, contact Friends for Life, located at 952 W. Melody Avenue in Gilbert, by calling 480-497-8296, by e-mailing [email protected], or visit them online at www.azfriends.org to start with the consultation form and find opening hours and location.
– Jannelle Cosgriff, Friends for Life
