Gabriel’s Angels mission is to deliver healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children, nurturing their ability to love and trust, thereby freeing them from the cycle of violence.

Gabriel's Angels, incorporated as a non-profit organization in May 12, 2000, has grown to over 100 teams volunteering that regularly visit crisis nurseries, domestic violence shelters, group homes and homeless shelters in the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Each dog must undergo a certification process that involves training and testing, and each human volunteer must also be trained and pass the standard security screening required by state law.

Currently, they have close to 20 facilities waiting for Pet Therapy Team placement. This need in the community demonstrates the necessity and effectiveness of programs such as this. Gabriel’s Angels are always looking for new Pet Therapy Teams or Helping Hand Volunteers. For more information on these volunteer opportunities, please call our Volunteer Department at 480-460-5333.

                   www.gabrielsangels.org                                    

"Boxer Luv Rescue is an organization of hard-working volunteers dedicated to saving homeless Boxers in need. They are happy to report in 2006 the majority of their dogs now reside in foster homes thanks to the many willing volunteers who have stepped up to help foster their Boxer orphans until they find permanent loving homes."

                                                 www.arizonaboxerrescue.org

                                                                                      602.530.5671  

Rescue A Golden of Arizona has rescued over 2000 dogs since they incorporated in October 1998! Learn about their rescue procedures, find out where and when representatives will be making public appearances with rescued dogs, and view available dogs on their website:

                                                                            www.golden-retriever.org

                                                                                       (602)404-WOOF

Arizona Goldens LLC is a company that raises, trains, and places service dogs with adults and children with disabilities. They specialize in training dogs for mobility, vision, hearing, as well as therapy work. To find out more information on service dogs, how to get a service dog, or how you can help, please give us a call at 480-205-6810 or visit our website.

                                                   www.AZGoldensLLC.com

Valley Dogs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN: 26-0896950), no-kill animal rescue organization who's mission is to rescue cats and dogs that have been abandoned, neglected, or otherwise placed in harm's way; to provide a sanctuary for the temporary housing of adoptable cats and dogs, and to promote and encourage the responsible care of pets, especially spaying or neutering, and vaccination of cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies. We have over 40 years of combined rescue experience and knowledge.                                                         

                                                                                 www.valleydogs.org

Lost Our Home Pet Foundation is a pet rescue & re-homing organization founded by a group of Real Estate professionals who saw a huge need in our community to help the voiceless victims of the financial crunch.  Their mission is to rescue, foster, heal, adopt and advocate for pets that have been abandoned or left behind due to foreclosure or eviction.  They also provide options, such as our Furry Friends Food bank and our Furry Friends Foster Program, which assist families having financial challenges to keep their pets rather than having to turn them in to a shelter.  The foundation also is a resource for real estate professionals when they encounter pets in need.

www.lostourhome.org

Desert Hills Heelers K9 Rescue is a non-profit corporation and an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity. All donations are tax-deductible. The mission of Desert Hills Heelers K9 Rescue is to provide a second chance for homeless and abandoned Australian Cattle Dogs/Heelers.  We believe that well-trained dogs solidify the human-animal bond. Through our breed-specific educational resources and dog-training assistance, more Australian Cattle Dogs/Heelers will find loving homes and provide their new families with the unconditional love and companionship for which this breed is known.  Desert Hills Heeler Rescue also supports an aggressive, affordable spay/neuter program that will prevent unwanted litters and reduce the number of dogs euthanized annually.

www.deserthillsheelers.org

Arizona Sheltie Rescue was formed in December, 2008 to address the needs of homeless and at-risk purebred shelties throughout the state.  We aggressively take in all such shelties and including medical and behavioral challenges.  While we are relatively new, many of our volunteers have been rescuing shelties for years.  We are an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Additional information can be obtained on our website.

www.azsheltierescue.com

Animals Benefit Club of Arizona (ABC) is a loving, no-kill animal sanctuary for abused and abandoned cats and dogs. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt these wonderful animals into loving forever homes. We rescue many special needs cases and make sure they all receive the assistance they need to heal.

ABC Is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our only source of income is through donations, grants, and bequests. Thank you for your support!

                                            
                                                               www.animalsbenefitclub.com

New Hope Cattle Dogs' mission is helping discarded, stray and unwanted Australian Cattle Dogs (ACD's) that need a second chance at finding a forever home and providing education and training to the public. We believe that there is a special place out there for all unwanted and abandoned ACD's. 

                                               www.newhopecattledogs.com                

                                                                                 602-690-8374

Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy of Arizona is devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating and securing placement for pit bull and pit bull mixes into responsible, permanent and loving homes.

Mayday Pit Bull Rescue strives to educate the public about the pit bull breed in order to relieve suffering and prevent cruelty. At the same time, Mayday advocates responsible pit bull ownership and educates the public about breed specific legislation.

Mayday is made up of a small group of volunteers based in Phoenix, Arizona, who are dedicated to improving the lives of pit bulls and re-establishing the breed as a beloved family pet. MPBR works directly with local Animal Care and Control shelters to rescue pit bulls from euthanasia with the goal of rehabilitation and permanent placement.
 

                                                            www.maydaypitbullrescue.org

Benji's Buddies is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of pets into permanent, loving homes. Benji's Buddies was founded by a small group of volunteers who value every pet and believe in their unique individuality and their ability to enrich the lives of others. We believe that adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment and that no matter what turns life may take, the responsibility and obligation to that pet as a family member should remain constant.

We seek adoptive families who understand the meaning of this commitment and want to give a home to a pet in need. By home, we mean a place of love and security...for the rest of their lives.

www.petfinder.com/shelters/benjisbuddies.html

Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue of Phoenix (DLRR) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to finding loving, life-long homes for displaced Labrador Retrievers. In addition to rescue, our volunteers provide medical care and/or rehabilitation for these dogs and then attempt to match them with appropriate, permanent homes. We also provide breed and training information on request. Through public education, we strive to help eliminate animal overpopulation by encouraging the spaying and neutering of pets.

DLRR takes in Labradors from the pound, animal shelters, strays and from owners who surrender them. If you would like to bring joy into your family with a Labrador, please look at the many wonderful available dogs on our website.

www.dlrrphoenix.org

Canine Companions for Independence is a national nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

www.cciarizona.org

Amazing Aussies is dedicated to rescuing Lethal White Australian Shepherds and matching them with new forever families while raising awareness to eradicate Merle-to-Merle breeding through educational programs.

www.amazingaussies.com

The mission of Rockets Rangers is to teach children compassion for and solutions to the plight of homeless animals as well as to give them the tools and knowledge to be better caregivers of their own companion animals. We accomplish this by taking Rocket to groups of children between the ages of 7 and 10 and telling them his rescue story  illustrated by his personal cartoon created by artist Pam Conrad. It is a sad story with a happy ending that touches their hearts and inspires them to help needy animals. During visits the kids are each given a Rocket’s Rangers booklet that contains the cartoon, a coloring section, emergency info and drawings by other children. It also contains ideas of how they can help and become “Super Rangers” which qualifies them to a chance to win a bike.

Program founder and director is Barbara Steele who will be happy to arrange a visit by Rocket to your classroom or kid’s group meeting. There are also many volunteer opportunities. In the future, teams of rescued dogs and their owners will be carrying Rocket’s message  into classrooms using his materials along with their own stories.

Follow Rocket’s blog as well as those of Mango the cat, Roc’s Doc, Rocket’s Wrangler and Rescue Roundup which has other touching rescue stories.

Rocket’s Rangers is an educational program of PACC911 a 501c3 organization.

www.rocketsrangers.com