Arizona Humane Society
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
End animal suffering, homelessness and needless euthanasia.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Animal Rescue/Emergency Animal Medical Technicians
The Arizona Humane Society's Emergency Animal Medical Technicians, or "pet paramedics," are the state's designated response team for animals in distress. They provide triage onsite and stabilize animals to be transported to our Second Chance Animal 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.
Our EAMT program was the first of its kind in the country. Our specially trained professionals all completed our EAMT Academy, which is offered to the public several times a year for those interested in earning certification.
Spay/Neuter and Wellness
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 Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic and our Margaret McAllister Brock Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic both offer low-cost services that include spay/neuter procedures, vaccines, microchipping, heartworm prevention and more. For pet owners who cannot access these locations, our mobile clinic travels throughout the Valley to provide spay and neuter services. All of our medical facilities are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.
Alternative Placement
Through our many alternative placement programs, we are able to ensure that pets get second chances through means other than traditional adoption. We find foster homes for animals who are recovering from illness or injury until they are healthy and adoptable. We reunite pets with their very worried and distraught owners. We work with local animal welfare agencies to meet the specific needs of certain animals, including breed-specific rescues, on very rare occasions, wildlife rescue organizations. We also have some very unique programs designed to meet the needs of those in our community who are temporarily unable to care for their own pets. Those include:
Project Safehouse - foster care for up to 30 days for the pet(s) of an individual entering a domestic violence shelter
Project Active Duty - foster care for the pet(s) of military personnel being deployed for active duty for the duration of their deployent
Project Assist - foster care for the pet(s) of individuals who are hospitalized or in an emergency situation.
Disaster Relief - care for displaced animals after a fire, flood or auto accident for up to seven days to allow the owners to recover and get their affairs in order
Adoptions
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 out doors. Our compassionate adoption counselors carefully screen potential adopters and conduct supervised family and pet introductions to ensure the family and the pet are a good long-term match.
We are dedicated to finding a match for every pet, regardless of their age or how long they have been at our shelter. We feature pets in our shelters, on our website, and through social media and traditional media outlets.
Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital
Our Second Chance Animal 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.
Where we work
Accreditations
American Animal Hospital Association
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Our results
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
Holding steady
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
Holding steady
Number of animals treated in our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
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.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
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.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
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.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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.
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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 directorsas of 3/8/2022
Dr. Craig Thatcher
Arizona State University
Kimberlee Reimann Padilla
Coca-Cola North America
Ann Siner
Eco-Chic Consignments, Inc.
Susie Ingold
Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.
Suzanne Pearl
People Solutions, LLC
Kerry Milligan
Community Supporter
Bryan Albue
Community Supporter
Anthony Alfonso
BDO USA
Matthew Waller
Henry+Home
Ann Damiano
VMware
Tracey Lyons
Aetna
Patricia Tate
Talking Stick Resort and Casino
Courtney Beller
Carvana
Dyan Getz
N2 Publishing
Yvonne Betts
Community Supporter
Julie Johnson
Colliers International
Andrea Claus
Bivens & Associates
Suzanne Hensing
Community Supporter
Dr. Karla Fisher
Community Supporter
Ann-Marie Lee
Microsoft Consulting Services
Linda Groomes
Achieving My Purpose, Inc.
Andrea Marconi
Fennemore Craig, P.C.
Lisa Grayson
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Board leadership practices
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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
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- 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.
- 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.