American Kennel Club (AKC)   (212) 696-8272     
Provides links and contact information for pure-breed rescue organizations throughout the U.S.

Animals Benefit Club of Arizona    (602) 867- 2169   
Telephone hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This club provides temporary foster homes until the pet is placed permanently.  They also have a “Continuing Care” program where pet owners can pay a premium of $1000 per cat and $1500 per dog to insure their pet will be cared for after their death. 

Arizona Animal Welfare League   (602) 273-6852    
Telephone hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a no kill shelter.  If they have no openings, they may refer pet owners to someone who can care for their animal.

Arizona Cat Assistance Team (AzCATS)   (602) 287-8824    
Neither a shelter nor an adoption program, this non-profit organization educates the public and assists the Valley's homeless street cats with its Trap, Neuter and Return program.

Arizona Humane Society (AHS)   (602) 997-7585    
AHS provides a list of all local rescue clubs.

Citizens for North Phoenix Strays   (602) 375-2428   
This is a no kill shelter.

Coalition of All Breed Rescue Association (CABRA)   (623)  853-9169    
CABRA provides a list of all breed rescue clubs.

Foothills Animal Rescue    (480) 488-9890    
Telephone hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a no kill shelter.

Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary     (480) 497-8296 or (480) 893-8558   
Telephone hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a no kill shelter.  If they have no openings, they may refer pet owners to someone who can care for their animal.      

Maricopa County Animal Care &Control     (602) 506-7387   

Sun Cities Animal Rescue     (623) 872-7941    
Telephone hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a no kill shelter.


Note: Many no kill shelters require pets to be young, healthy, current on vaccinations, and with no bad habits.  Check with individual shelters for specific requirements.