FOREVER LOVED PET SANCTUARY Our mission: Help overlooked senior dogs find their forever homes. Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary has been rescuing and adopting out senior dogs who are 7+ years old since 2013, and the success stories are powerful! Unfortunately, euthanizing senior dogs at county shelters is common due to a lack of space and a focus on younger, “more adoptable” dogs. Once in our safe haven, we aim to provide them with proper medical care and then place them into appropriate forever homes that will provide a high quality of life, love and care in their remaining years. P.O. Box 12142, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 visit: foreverlovedpets.org GABRIEL’S ANGELS Through the life-changing power of pet therapy, Gabriel’s Angels enhances the social and emotional development of vulnerable children. Our work is driven by a passionate belief that the unconditional love of a pet can heal a child. We provide goal-related visits that improve the quality of children’s lives through the power of the human-animal bond, teaching core behaviors that children might not learn through traditional channels. We deliver pet therapy programs to children in schools and nonprofits for no charge, because every child should receive the unconditional love of a pet to help them learn, grow and heal. 7878 N. 16 th St., Ste. 130-02, Phoenix, AZ 85020 call: (602) 266-0875 visit: gabrielsangels.org HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY Hospice of the Valley’s pet therapy teams bring joy to everyone they meet. As soon as they walk into a room, our patients and families feel better. There is something very comforting about the unconditional love that pets freely give — not to mention all of the precious cuddles, tail wags and wet kisses! Our cheerful teams visit our patients in homes, group homes, independent and assisted living communities, inpatient care homes, nursing facilities, trade shows and expos. Suitable pets include dogs, cats, bunnies and miniature horses with a current pet therapy certification. 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 call: (602) 636-6336 visit: hov.org/volunteer/pet-therapy 2024 ANIMAL CARE & RESCUE RESOURCE DIRECTORY | 14 | FURRY FRIENDS 2024

PHOENIX ANIMAL CARE COALITION (PACC911) PACC911 brings together 140 animal welfare organizations throughout Arizona to create a potent animal rescue community that works together under a unified umbrella to fill a vital community need. PACC911 and our 140 proud partners helped save over 23,000 animals in 2023. Our programs include large-scale adoptathons in the spring and fall, Chuck Waggin’ Pet Food Pantry, Mercy Paws, and our largest program, Critical Care Program, which provides medical funds to our rescue partners to save abused, neglected and injured animals. Save the date for our annual signature fundraiser, “Glimmer of Hope,” this year celebrating our 25 th anniversary on Nov. 3, 2024, at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn. Visit our website for more information. 10645 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 200-516, Phoenix, AZ 85028 contact: info@pacc911.org visit: pacc911.org LIBERTY WILDLIFE For over 40 years, this volunteer-driven wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization in the heart of Phoenix has had a national impact. When Arizona residents find animals in trouble, Liberty Wildlife is there with a 24-hour hotline and intake window open seven days per week. In 2023, when avian flu struck the endangered California condors, Liberty Wildlife was called to care for the sick birds. One little miracle bird was even hatched at the facility. Liberty Wildlife also produced an Emmy-winning documentary, “The Weight of a Feather,” that has garnered honors at film festivals nationwide. This is all in addition to providing high-quality environmental education to school groups, conservation services, and preserving Native American and Southwest cultural heritage through our acclaimed feather repository. 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 call: (480) 998-5550 visit: libertywildlife.org PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS We help individuals with special needs who are not engaging, complying or progressing in their therapy by providing Animal Assisted Therapy. Pawsitive Friendships was established in 2014 by Tosha Tharp-Gaitanis, a mother of a son with autism. She discovered that his progress improved by incorporating her French bulldog, Zoe, into his therapy. This became the model of our organization. Our mission is to use the unique bond between individuals with special needs and pets to help them achieve their goals through adaptive activities. We collaborate with special education schools and adult day programs. Contact us to learn how your pet could make a pawsitive impact, whether it’s a dog, cat, pig, mini horse, alpaca, bird, reptile or another pet. 3317 S. Higley Road, #114-778, Gilbert, AZ 85297 call: (480) 353-7833 visit: pawsitivefriendships.org FURRY FRIENDS 2024 | 15 | Furry Friends