Andy Gibb and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week
Every year, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, about 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets up for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.
Dorothy: Needs a temporary home while healing
Dorothy may not be in Kansas anymore but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still have dreams to go somewhere over the rainbow one day. Until her day comes to find a forever home, the adorable two-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier is undergoing care at the Arizona Humane Society, hoping that she is able to recover in a temporary home full of lots of love and care.
In mid-February, the smiley girl unfortunately found herself struck by a car when she was running around as a stray in Tempe. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan came to her rescue and took her to a local emergency veterinary hospital.
From there, an AHS Emergency Animal Medical Technician™ picked up sweet Dorothy and transferred her to the shelter’s trauma hospital where she was found to have a fractured leg from the collision. While she heals, Dorothy will need bandage changes and updated radiographs through the shelter’s trauma hospital and strict crate rest until her leg completely heals.
How to be an AHS Foster Hero: It is easy and free to become an AHS Foster Hero with cases that fit every family and lifestyle. By bringing in a foster pet(s), you allow AHS to continue caring for even more of our community’s sick, injured and abused pets by opening up much-needed kennel space. For more information on how to become a Foster Hero, visit azhumane.org/foster to take the online orientation and apply.
The Paddy's Pups: 4-week-old litter mates need foster families
Although kitten season is right around the corner, the Arizona Humane Society continues to struggle with dog and puppy space as the shelter sees an unprecedented number of pets needing help in our community. From pups just born a few days ago to seniors who are looking for a calm home to spend their golden years in, AHS hopes that doggo lovers step up to help in any way they are able.
One great need is Foster Heroes. Fostering is a great way to help the shelter expand its walls by ensuring there is space for more sick, injured and abused pets to continue coming through its doors. At any given time, AHS can have anywhere from 400-800 pets in a Foster Hero home alone — greatly impacting how many more pets can receive lifesaving treatment in its trauma hospital.
The Paddy’s Pups are a perfect example of pets who require a temporary home while they continue growing big and strong. Brought in as a litter of seven orphaned puppies earlier this week, the four-week-old shepherd mixes will need about a week of eating gruel until they transition to eating puppy food and about a month of fostering overall until they are ready for adoption.
How to be an AHS Foster Hero: It is easy and free to become an AHS Foster Hero with cases that fit every family and lifestyle. By bringing in a foster pet(s), you allow AHS to continue caring for even more of our community’s sick, injured and abused pets by opening up much-needed kennel space. For more information on how to become a Foster Hero, visit azhumane.org/foster to take the online orientation and apply.
— Kelsey Dickerson, Arizona Humane Society
Maeve: Ready for cuddles
Maeve is a 2-year-old beautiful, gentle, white cat. She enjoys pets, cuddles, being played with and sleeping on the bed. Her favorite toys are small plush mice, small bouncy balls, and feather wands. Along with her name, she also responds to “May May” and “pspsps." She likes an occasional treat but enjoys canned food even more.
Maeve does well with people of all ages and is good with other cats too. She loves hiding out in perches. She tolerates dogs but doesn’t play well with them. Maeve would do well in any home but probably best in a quieter one.
How to adopt: If you are ready to welcome Maeve to your loving home, visit her at our Peoria Shelter at 10807 N. 96th Ave Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or call for more information at 623-773-2246. Other adoption sites are our Youngtown Adoption Center at 11129 W. Michigan Ave. Ste. 1 and Surprise Petsmart, 13764 Bell Road.
— Deb Heise, Sun Cities 4 Paws
Andy Gibb: Sweet and gentle
Andy Gibb is an adorable 6-month-old, 45 lb., Shepherd mix that was found as a stray and not claimed. How can you resist the one blue eye? He exhibits typical puppy behavior, so if you're looking for a loyal, puppy companion, this is your guy. The kennel buddies who work with him at Friends for Life Animal Rescue say he's sweet, gentle, playful and affectionate. He's great at fetch and loves going for walks. Andy is treat-motivated and he's currently learning "sit" — being a pup, he still gets easily distracted.
How to adopt: Andy Gibb is residing at Friends for Life's adoption center, located at 295 W. Melody Lane in Gilbert, and would love to be your everything. Andy's adoption fee is $295. Andy is neutered, licensed, microchipped and current on vaccinations. If you are interested in Andy Gibb or adopting another dog or cat contact Friends for Life Animal Rescue at 480-497-8296 or visit them online at http://www.azfriends.org.
— Jannelle Cosgriff, Friends for Life