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Arizona Humane Society

Phoenix, AZ   |  www.azhumane.org

Mission

We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people.

Ruling year info

2001

President & CEO

Dr. Steven Hansen

Main address

1521 W Dobbins Road

Phoenix, AZ 85041 USA

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EIN

86-0135567

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (D01)

Veterinary Services (D40)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

End animal suffering, homelessness and needless euthanasia.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™/Animal Cruelty Investigators

The Arizona Humane Society's Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™, or "pet paramedics," provide triage onsite and stabilize animals to be transported to our trauma hospital for treatment. EAMTs™ also provide technical rescue assistance to animals caught in life-threatening situations and play a key role in the investigation of suspected cases of animal cruelty and neglect, which frequently require their expert testimony.

AHS’ Animal Cruelty Investigators are contracted to conduct animal cruelty investigations within certain cities. They work closely with local law enforcement and play a key role in the investigations of suspected cruelty and neglect, which frequently require their expert testimony.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Arizona is in the midst of a pet overpopulation crisis. As the states' leading animal welfare organization, we feel that it is our responsibility to offer a solution - an affordable and accessible solution.

Our Marge Wright Veterinary Clinic and our Margaret McAllister Brock Veterinary Clinic both offer low-cost services that include spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, microchipping, heartworm prevention and more. For pet owners who cannot access these locations, our Healthy Tails Mobile Veterinary Clinic travels throughout the Valley and beyond to provide wellness services and spay/neuter surgeries.

Population(s) Served
Adults

AHS’ Foster Hero program places pets who are recovering from illness or injury in homes until they are healthy and ready for adoption. Project Home Away From Home is a part of AHS’ Foster Hero program, and is designed to meet the needs of those in our community who are temporarily unable to care for their own pets. This temporary care program assists community members facing homelessness, in need of medical or behavioral rehabilitation, victims of domestic violence, or military members leaving for active duty

Population(s) Served
Adults

Since 1957, the Arizona Humane Society has fostered the belief that every pet deserves a good life. We are committed to finding a forever home for every healthy, adoptable animal who comes through our doors. Our compassionate Adoption Specialists are dedicated to finding a match for every pet, regardless of their age or how long they have been at our shelter.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Our trauma hospital provides an array of services for homeless pets, including life-saving and reparative surgery, wound treatment, pain management, rehabilitation and treatment of injuries, diseases, allergies and infections. This is the largest shelter-based trauma hospital in the Southwest, and we treat nearly 11,000 homeless pets every year. We’re also able to treat pets who would be automatically euthanized in other shelters through our donor-funded, lifesaving programs:

Mutternity Suites, where pregnant dogs and cats can give birth and nurse in peace

Bottle Baby ICU & Kitten Nursery, where kittens who need extra help are hand-fed by volunteers and get round-the-clock care

Parvo ICU, which provides a safe isolation area to treat dogs who test positive for the highly contagious canine parvovirus

Spay & Neuter Services, which help decrease pet overpopulation throughout the valley

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of animals euthanized

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Annual intake of cats

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Annual intake of dogs

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animals treated in our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Trauma Hospital and Intensive Care Units

Type of Metric

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We envision a world in which all people regard companion animals as lifelong, valued family members; embrace their responsibility for the welfare of animals; and respect, value and protect the animals with whom we share this earth.

We rescue, heal, adopt and advocate for homeless, sick, injured and abused animals regardless of their breed, age or medical condition. Through collaborative partnerships, affordable community services, emergency rescue and our medical trauma center, we are committed to providing second chances and saving the lives of animals.

AHS is supported by 1,800 volunteers who donate nearly 18 hours of time to each pet we save. AHS plays an active role in animal welfare legislation, provides expert testimony in animal cruelty cases and engages out community to promote the protection of animals. AHS is a proud member of the Alliance for Companion Animals; a group of seven animal welfare organizations working collaboratively to serve more animals and combat pet homelessness in Maricopa County.

Throughout the years, a commitment to thinking differently about animal welfare has led to countless first-of-their-kind programs, services, education and communication techniques that have been emulated by organizations all over the world. This comprehensive approach will ensure our focus on our mission to rescue, shelter, heal, adopt and advocate for animals in need and provide compassionate care for the sick and injured animals that rely on us.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Arizona Humane Society

Board of directors
as of 03/16/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr. Craig Thatcher

Arizona State University

Ann Siner

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Susie Ingold

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Bryan Albue

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Lisa Grayson

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Suzy Juneau

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Chad Makovsky

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Kristin Slyker

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Brian Stoll

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/23/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/08/2022

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Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.