Phoenix

At Almost There: A Mom and Pups Rescue, our mission is to save mama dogs and pups, provide care and enrichment, and find loving, forever homes.  Almost There Rescue specializes in pregnant and nursing dogs and pups who need time and space to grow and become socialized.  Our dogs experience a significant amount of socialization through our specialized programs while in our care. As soon as they are born and until they leave our care, our pups participate in age-appropriate enrichment activities to help with their socialization and overall development into well-adjusted furry family members.  Our mama dogs also work with on site behaviorists who develop personalized programs to prepare them for life as your new best friend.  All of our dogs are altered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on vaccines prior to adoption.  Our vision is an Arizona with more rescue advocates and no more homeless dogs.  Our values include compassion, advocacy, dedication, community, collaboration and kindness.

Chi Town Rescue was founded in Phoenix, Arizona, with a mission to help Chihuahuas and other small dogs that struggle in large shelter environments. Many of these animals face challenges such as fear, anxiety, fear-based aggression, medical conditions, or other special needs that can make them difficult to place and place them at greater risk of euthanasia.

We are proud to be a no-kill rescue, providing a safe, loving, and supportive environment for every animal in our care until they find their forever home. Our rescue dogs come from a variety of situations, including county shelters, hoarding cases, owner surrenders, local strays, and partner rescue organizations.

Over the years, our mission has expanded beyond Chihuahuas. Today, we also provide sanctuary and specialized care for some special-needs Bulldogs, as well as cats who need a second chance.

As a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, every dollar directly benefits the animals. We receive no funding from state or city agencies and do not have large corporate donors. Our operating expenses are covered through adoption fees, fundraising events, and the generosity of private donors. No one at Chi Town Rescue receives a salary, allowing all funds to go toward veterinary care, food, housing, enrichment, and other rescue needs.

Before becoming available for adoption, our dogs receive necessary veterinary care and rehabilitation to address medical and behavioral challenges. We work diligently to ensure they are healthy, comfortable, and as well-adjusted as possible before joining their new families.

Every dog that enters Chi Town Rescue is given the chance to thrive. While many go on to find loving forever homes, some animals with significant medical or behavioral needs remain lifelong residents. For those special cases, Chi Town Rescue becomes the forever home they deserve.

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Restore. Love for Life.

Grateful Hearts Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) founded in September 2019. We partner with local shelters to save cats and kittens from enduring the stressful environment of the shelter. Our focus is on the medical and behavioral cases that end up on the euthanasia list. We provide a foster-based environment where they receive proper medical care, socialization and they know what it feels like to be part of a family. Each of our foster families treats their temporary kitties like their own while preparing them for their forever family. We believe that kitties from kittens to seniors provide laughter, emotional support, comfort, and connection to their people. At Grateful Hearts, we believe that every kitty has a family waiting for them.

At HARTT, our mission began with boots-on-the-ground efforts to humanely trap, and rescue lost, stray, and injured animals—often the ones no one else could catch. What started as a focused response to animals in immediate danger has grown into something much larger and urgently needed. As Arizona’s animal overpopulation crisis has deepened, so too has our role. More and more often, the animals we trap have nowhere safe to go. In response, HARTT has expanded its operations to include a growing shelter program dedicated to providing stability, medical care, and loving placement for some of the state’s most vulnerable pets. We remain true to our roots in field rescue, but today, our work stretches from alleyways to adoption events—because saving lives doesn’t stop at the trap.

Love Connection Dog Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit saving dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds across Arizona. With the help of our amazing fosters, we give pups a safe place to land until they find their forever family. Every dog deserves their perfect love connection—and that’s our mission!

Paw Posse Animal Rescue, is based in Arizona. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) that is a passionate organization dedicated to creating a safe haven for homeless pets and those surrendered by their owners. Our mission is rooted in the desire to reduce animal homelessness and improve welfare through compassionate rescue efforts. We provide personalized care and focused attention, ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of each animal in our rescue. Our strong community connections are vital for developing sustainable solutions to animal rescue and rehabilitation, allowing us to meet the unique needs of every animal. Together, we are committed to building a brighter future for animals in need, fostering a compassionate approach that inspires hope and positive change within the community.