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Hazel has been waiting far too long for her happy ending. While the average length of stay for dogs in the Arizona Humane Society’s care is just 12 days, Hazel has now been waiting more than 50 days for someone to see just how special she is. This 2-year-old female Rhodesian Ridgeback mix weighs in at a perfect 43 pounds—big enough for adventure, small enough for couch cuddles. 

Hazel is a true one-of-a-kind dog and a field trip and sleepover extraordinaire! During a recent sleepover with a volunteer, Hazel proved herself to be the perfect house guest. She's house-trained, super...

The Arizona Humane Society is raising urgent concerns about a worsening pet overpopulation crisis in the Valley and beyond, as shelters continue to see record-breaking intake numbers and rising strain on resources. In 2025, the organization took in more than 25,000 dogs and cats - the highest intake in over a decade - and projects that number could rise to 28,000 animals in 2026 if intervention efforts are not...

At just one year old, Charlotte is hoping all of her bad luck is out of the way now that she is in a safe space. The sweet Labrador Retriever mix was transferred to the Arizona Humane Society in February of this year after she was found as an injured stray and not ambulating very well.

Covered in abrasions and lame in her right hind leg, x-rays in the shelter’s Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital revealed she had a pelvic fracture – most likely the result of being hit by a car. In addition to being treated for this injury, Charlotte was given a...

A great example of why the Arizona Humane Society works to provide resources to pet owners, Krillin was surrendered to the shelter earlier this month after his family unfortunately was no longer able to care for him. Along with multiple other pets and puppies, this is a great example of the importance of spaying and neutering pets to hep reduce the number of pets coming into local shelters.

Surprisingly, a few of Krillin’s littermates are more Sharpei looking while this adorable nine-week-old is more Husky or Shepherd looking. Due to having too many pets in the home, this sweet pup is a bit more shy at first and...