News
Nesting Season
It’s nesting season! Be extra careful when trimming trees and shrubs during this time. If you find an orphaned baby bird or an ill or injured bird, please keep it safe in a warm, dry environment. An ill or injured bird will need to receive help as quickly as possible. We’ve also provided resources for orphaned or injured native Arizona wildlife.
Liberty Wildlife
South Phoenix, Tempe
2600 E. Elwood St, Phoenix AZ 85040
libertywildlife.org
480-998-5550
- Wildlife, including raptors
- Intake window is open 8am-6pm daily
- Wildlife Hotline 8am-8:30pm daily
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
North Scottsdale
27026 N 156th St, Scottsdale AZ 85262
southwestwildlife.org/
480-471-9109
- Wild mammals only
- Not open to the public, visits and tours by appointment only
- 24-hour wildlife emergencies call 480-433-5656
Wild at Heart Raptors
Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix
wildatheartraptors.org
480-595-5047
- Raptors only
- Not open to the public, visits and tours by appointment only
- 24-hour wildlife emergencies call ph# above
East Valley Wildlife
Tempe, Mesa, Chandler
eastvalleywildlife.org
480-814-9339
- Small birds, small mammals
- No raptors or large mammals
Fallen Feathers
Peoria, Glendale, Northwest Phoenix
9532 W Cielo Grande, Peoria AZ 85383
fallenfeathers.org
623-533-2348
- Small birds, exotic birds
- Exotic bird adoptions
- Front door drop-off 8am-8pm daily
Phoenix Herpetological Society
North Scottsdale
https://www.phoenixherp.com/
480-513-4377 (HERP)
- Reptiles only
- Not open to the public, visits and tours by appointment only
- Reptile adoptions
- Owner surrenders with donation
Keep Your Pets Safe on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is cause for celebration, but remember to keep your pets safe and sound during the festivities.
If you’re planning to attend a fireworks display, please leave your pets at home, preferably with another family member or someone they know. The loud noises from the fireworks can cause pets tremendous anxiety, stress, and even lead to heart attacks.
Pets should never be left outside unattended during the evening fireworks festivities. The loud noise can scare even the most confident animals, causing them to jump walls, dig under gates, or otherwise escape the safety of your home.
If you are unable to stay home with your pets during the fireworks demonstrations, make sure that they are all secure inside the house, and leave a TV or music on for them as a pleasant, comforting diversion.
Enjoy the holiday weekend, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
Keep Pets Safe from the Heat
Keep Your Pets Safe from the Heat!
Everybody loves summertime! School’s out, vacations are in full swing, and backyard cookouts are everywhere. But along with the fun comes keeping a cool head, figuratively and literally.
When we forget to take a moment to prepare for those fun times – hiking, biking, swimming, and spending time outdoors with our pets – the results can be uncomfortable or even dangerous, especially here in the valley where summer temperatures can climb to highs in the 110+ range.
But don’t sweat it, we can help you and your pets stay cool in the summer heat.
Walk early in the morning or late in the evenings
The early morning hours and later on in the evenings after sunset are your best bet for safe pavement temperatures. Keep the five-second rule in mind. If the pavement is too hot for you to hold your hand on it for more than 5 seconds, it’s too hot for your dog to walk on it. The hot pavement can burn your dog’s sensitive pads. Walking on the grass is safer, but it’s still best to limit exercise to the early morning hours when temperatures are cooler.
Limit time spent outdoors
Beyond deyhdration and heat exhaustion issues, some breeds with white fur and lighter skin are more prone to sunburn, especially around the face and nose. Sunscreen isn’t just for people, ask your veterinarian for recommendations for appropriate sunscreen for your dog. When you are outdoors, always make sure your pet has plenty of shaded areas to play in. A kiddie pool with shallow water can also be a fun way to cool off, but pets should always be supervised around water.
Don’t leave pets in a parked car
Running errands during the summer? The safest, smartest thing to do is leave your pets at home.
Bringing your pets along for the ride simply isn’t safe, even if you’re planning to “just run into the store for a minute.” That “minute” often turns into five or ten minutes, which is more than enough time for the temperature in your car to rise to 130 degrees or higher, causing severe heatstroke, organ damage, or worse.
Please – leave your pets at home.
Always bring water
Even if you’re hiking in the early morning hours when temperatures are cooler, make sure you have enough water for you and your pets. Once the sun rises, temperatures climb rapidly and both people and pets can be overcome with heat before they realize it. Stop for hydration breaks often, and share that H2O with your pets.
What if there’s a power outage?
Great question. If your power goes out for more than a few hours, there are several pet-friendly places you can take your dog for relief from the heat. Most major pet stores allow you to bring your dog inside. A quick run to the store for a new toy or some snacks might be just enough time for the power company to restore power to your neighborhood. You could also check with family and friends who still have power, perhaps they can put you and your pets up until your power is restored and temperatures are safe enough to return home.
Abandoned Puppies Rescued
Abandoned Puppies Found in Phoenix Apartment
By Chencho Flores
Let’s face it, puppies are just plain cute.
That’s why Andra Jeffress, who runs the ABC Adoption Shelter in north Phoenix, was heartbroken to hear about abandoned puppies found locked in an apartment for days without food or water.
“When I saw the email, I jumped on it,” Andra said. “The condition of these dogs was just terrible.” The email was from another rescue group who had heard the puppies were living in horrible conditions.
“The renters had moved out and not notified anyone. Unfortunately it happens all too frequently. We get emails and calls about this constantly,” says Andra.
The five puppies were emaciated, starving to death and possibly dealing with disease or parasites…
Lola Rescue
Reward Offered for Safe Return of Newborn Pups
A litter of newborn puppies was snatched from a field before they could be rescued and now there’s a reward being offered for their safe return to their mother.
Lola is a beautiful girl. This former street dog has a home at the Animals Benefit Club shelter in Phoenix, but her five 3-day old puppies are missing.
“It’s a very unusual situation..we can’t figure out why…” said ABC’s Andra Jeffress.
The person who discovered the puppies in a field near 43rd Avenue and Glendale took a picture of them, called for help and left the scene…
Sophia and Her Puppies Rescued
Mama Dog Leads Rescuers to Litter of Puppies
Heat is hard on animals, especially dogs with fur coats. A mother dog in Mesa knew better than to leave her pups in the heat — she sought out some two-legged rescuers!
They look like six little balls of fur. Just 10 days old, these puppies were rescued when they were only six hours old. After giving birth, the mama dog went looking for help for her puppies and found it.
While her puppies were sleeping nearby, the canine sat in the middle of a busy street. A lot of people drove right past her, but Jim and Laura Wilkes stopped and they are glad they did.
“She so cute, how can you not help her, its 108 degrees!” exclaims Laura.
But the mother dog would not go with them. They had to follow her…
