What began as a mission to save
more pets ended up transforming
an entire community.
For nearly 60 years, the Arizona Humane Society has
been committed to serving both the pets and people
of our community. In our mission to improve the lives
of animals, AHS has never been content to be just
another animal welfare organization. Four years ago, we
embarked on the most comprehensive reassessment
of every program and procedure with the ultimate goal
of making Maricopa County one of the best places to
be a pet — not one of the worst. We invented a new
playbook for animal welfare, which served as the catalyst
for the most rapid change AHS has ever experienced.
Through leadership and collaboration, we introduced
new intake and adoption processes, implemented
several innovative life-saving programs and focused on
providing resources to help keep pets in homes. As we
continue to provide the best solution for pets and people,
we know that now, more than ever before, we are truly
making our community a better place for animals.
Behold the transformative power of innovation,
compassion and excellence.
Once home to the “second worst pet overpopulation crisis in the United States,” Maricopa County is now ground zero for
the nation’s most innovative work with homeless animals and pet owners in need.
37,225
Intake
Euthanasia
Feline
23,281
Canine
20,719
30,320
15,685
17,885
13,067
57%
decrease over
four years
84%
decrease over
four years
9,478
16,852
8,868
15,956
9,001
13,974
12,435
4,091
5,034
3,589
2013
2014
2,692
7,957
3,393
6,955
2,234
1,399
1,159
2015
2016
2013
2014
2015
2016
Charts represent AHS
statistics. Since 2012, The
Alliance for Companion
Animals, a group of seven
animal welfare groups
in Maricopa County, has
reduced euthanasia by
78% and intake by 40%
Countywide through the Fix.
Adopt.Save. initiative.
The most comprehensive care
in our community.
AHS serves a unique role, providing leading-edge medical and behavioral care and innovative solutions that are helping
us save more lives than ever, even animals who are considered “untreatable” by other shelters.
Emergency Animal Medical Technicians
Behavior Programs
Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital
Pet Resource Center
Parvo Puppy ICU
Admissions by Appointment
Kitten Nursery ICU
Feline Programs
Bottle Baby Kitten ICU
This Past Year, With Our Community’s Support:
No one does more to save pets.