PET OWNER RESOURCES
Pittie Me Rescue is not able to assist with any owner surrenders or found dogs. Below you may find some helpful tips to keep your pet in their home and reduce the number of pets surrendered to the local shelter.
NOTE: The animal world is in crisis and the local animal shelters and rescues are bursting at the seams with no place to house dogs unless there are foster homes. Finding a way to keep your dog is the BEST for your dog. They would rather be home for long hours waiting on their family to come home, rather than waiting on their fate at a very loud, overcrowded and stressful animal shelter or waiting and hoping another family adopts them. Rescues do not have endless bank accounts for training and medical care, nor do they have magical resources that the public doesn't have access to. Please do what is right for the dog and KEEP them with you.
PLEASE understand that should you have NO OTHER choice but to take your dog to the county pound, the county shelter is not a no-kill shelter. The county shelter is at full capacity. Although a kill shelter, surrendering your pet is not a guarantee that they will be euthanized immediately. There are groups of volunteers that do everything in their powers to find homes for the dogs.
****Please view the lost/found pet tab for resources for lost/found pets****
Dog owner resources & re-homing your pet:
We realize that making the decision to re-home your pet may be tough, and it may be for reasons out of your control. Please be sure that you have explored ALL options prior to deciding to re-home your pet (co-workers, friends, neighbors, etc). Below are some resources that may help to prevent having to re-home your pet.
If you decided that re-homing your pet is the only option, Pittie Me Rescues STRONGLY encourages that your dog is spayed/neutered; to ensure there are no unwanted litters. Additionally, we STRONGLY encourage you do a home visit to ensure your dog is going into a loving and safe environment. Asking for a re-homing fee also is encouraged so that the dog does not go into the wrong hands. Often times dog fighters or dog flippers look for "free" dogs.
Pet Food Assistance:
Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry - 602-686-8104 - Delivery days: Tuesday/Thursday
Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry -602-909-7153
http://www.emptybowlpetfoodpantry.org/home.html
The Good Dog Food Bank - Email: TheGoodDogFoodBank@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/TheGoodDogFoodBank
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation - http://www.lostourhome.org
Pet Friendly housing:
Believe it or not, there is housing in Arizona that allows you to have your dog. Although there is a limited amount of housing that allows for "breed restricted" dogs, they are out there. If you know you are moving, give yourself plenty of time to research for places that will allow for you to take your fur family member with you.
**Visit Facebook and search for Valley pet friendly rentals. This is a group of people that have houses/condos/apartments available to rent to individuals/families with pets. (Pittie Me Rescue is not affiliated with this group, just sharing resources) *******
This is a list of places that have rented with no restrictions in the past, however, pet policies change. Please contact the property directly to discuss the current pet policies. List is always changing and may not be current. Please do your own due diligence.
Also check out Facebook Page - Valley pet friendly rentals for other listings that may be able to accommodate you and your fur members.
****************THIS LIST MAY BELOW MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME **********************
PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH TO DETERMINE IF THE PLACES LISTED STILL ACCEPT DOGS, ETC.
PHOENIX:
Villas at Union Hills - 18416 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 888-460-4031 No Weight Restrictions, some breed restrictions
Zazu Pannee -1502 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix Az 85014 Phone # 877-475-7116 No weight or breed restrictions, "good neighbor" interview required
The Station on Central - 4140 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ #602-795-3555
Cats & large dogs allowed, pet interview required, 2 pets max
MESA:
Del Coronado - 843 S Longmore, Mesa AZ 85202 # 855-620-3921
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required
The Meadows - 2151 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 #855-609-1714
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required.
The Moorings - 1233 N Mesa Drive, Mesa AZ 85201 # 480-969-4773
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required
Superstition Vista - 450 S Acacia, Mesa, AZ 85204 #855-620-3708
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required
CHANDLER:
Pheasant Run - 2101 N Evergreen St, Chandler, AZ 85225 #480-899-8686
Accepts friendly pets, pet interview required, all pets must be spayed/neutered.
TEMPE:
Rancho Murietta - 17171 South Dorsey Lane, Tempe AZ 85281
#800-470-5163
Accepts friendly pets. No breed or size restrictions, pet interview required
OTHER OPTIONS:
www.AzAptRentals.com - Luxury & Affordable options; regardless of credit history. Pamela Campbell 480/330-5582 email: Pamela_8@msn.com. This is a free service and allows up to 3 animals - all breeds
http://jlkrealestate.com/ Rental properties - Evictions OK with steady job
Progress Residential - Pet friendly, no breed restrictions -
Dog Trainers:
If your dog is exhibiting aggression or wanted behavior? There are trainers throughout the valley that can help. Pittie Me Rescue recommends that you contact each trainer to find out which pricing and location is right for you. (This information is provided as a resource only. Please do your own research of the business below to determine if they are the right fit for you. Pittie Me Rescue does not receive any kickbacks from any of the below trainers).
Pawsitive Effects, LLC: Denise Bevington
602-571-2299
https://www.facebook.com/PawsitiveEffectsLLC
Serves East and West Valley
AAWL-
https://aawl.org/training
Arizona Humane Society - Dog Training tips and classes available
David Estell - 480-719-9548 or email Pawsitivebehaviors.com
Nate Dog Training - Valley dog trainer - click on link to contact Nate.
Still can't keep your dog?
Below are Facebook groups in which you can join and post your need for your pet. (Pittie Me Rescue is not affiliated with the listed Facebook groups. These groups are provided solely as a resource. PLEASE do your own research and make your own determination if this is the best for your pet.)
Facebook Groups -
Arizona Animal Rescue Alliance Group
A Passion For Paws
Pets Needing Loving Homes in Arizona
Arizona Rescue
Dogs In Danger
Animal Lovers of Laveen
Lost, Found, And For Adoption
Valley Pets of Arizona
Valley Rescue Dogs - Phoenix
San Tan Valley/Queen Creek Pets
Mesa/Gilbert Pets
Rescues in the valley -
*The list may not include all the rescues in AZ
http://pacc911.org/coalition-partner-list
http://dog.rescueshelter.com/Arizona
Rescueme.org -
You can choose to post your dog on rescueme.org free of charge without belonging to a rescue. Pittie Me Rescue STRONGLY encourages that you ask for a re-homing fee and do a thorough home visit prior to placing the dog in a new home. The re-homing fee minimizes the risk that the dog will be placed in a home with bad intentions. It is also STRONGLY encouraged that the dog is neutered/spayed so to prevent any unwanted puppies or be used as a fighting or bait dog.
Your description should be positive, but truthful. You can detail out your dogs undesired behaviors but put a positive tone to it. You don't want your description to be extra wordy. It should be a brief summary of your dog. Include details such as: is your dog housebroken? crate trained? good with dogs? what size of dogs? is the dog good with cats? Kids? what ages of kids? good on a leash? Playful? affectionate? and so on.....
Post flyers -
Post flyers at a local Starbucks, feed store, company newsletter, company bulletin board, etc. Create a colorful and cute flyer that is eye catching. Include a few GOOD pictures of your dog. The best type of pictures of dogs are ones that have a full frontal view showing their face and full body. Pictures can be worth a 1000 words and will be the first thing that catches someone's eye. The flyer should include a good description of your dog's personality, needs, etc. Keep it positive but truthful (if the dog has an undesirable issue, list it with a spin. ex: Best suited for a house without little dogs or cats, prefers to be the only pet in the house, is selective of their fur friends). It is STRONGLY encouraged to do a home visit and ask lots of questions prior to placing the dog. This ensures that you are placing your dog in a good home. Pittie Me Rescue STRONGLY encourages that the dog is spayed/neutered, if not already, prior to being re-homed so not to be used for breeding or as a bait/fighting dog.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS do a home visit with the person you are re-homing your pet with. A home visit allows you to determine if the dog will be living in an environment that is best suited for them. Many times, people that run dog fighting rings and people that are paid to supply animals for testing facilities go online and pose as adopters.
Short term boarding -
If you are needing a place for your dog to go for only a short time. Consider placing your dog in a reputable boarding facility. Although not ideal, you know that your dog is safe, you can visit, they will get positive attention, eat regularly and be exercised. Contact facility directly for specific requirements for your dog to stay. Pittie Me Rescue is not affiliated with any of these boarding facilities. These are just resources. Please do your own research to determine if the facilities meets your and your dog's needs.
Cacnine Country Club & Feline Inn - 602-244-8171 - www.cccfi.com - Phoenix
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation provides temporary care for dogs when their owns have lost their home. Apply online to qualify for their Temporary Care program. www.lostourhome.org - Tempe
Happy Tails Mobile Dog & Cat Grooming - Boarding 602-371-4335 - Phoenix
Preppy Pet - 480-345-5522- Tempe
Homestead Boarding Kennels - 602-992-2205 - Phoenix
Pete & Macs - 480-633-3384 - Gilbert
Pete & Macs -623-536-2303 - Avondale
NOTE: The animal world is in crisis and the local animal shelters and rescues are bursting at the seams with no place to house dogs unless there are foster homes. Finding a way to keep your dog is the BEST for your dog. They would rather be home for long hours waiting on their family to come home, rather than waiting on their fate at a very loud, overcrowded and stressful animal shelter or waiting and hoping another family adopts them. Rescues do not have endless bank accounts for training and medical care, nor do they have magical resources that the public doesn't have access to. Please do what is right for the dog and KEEP them with you.
PLEASE understand that should you have NO OTHER choice but to take your dog to the county pound, the county shelter is not a no-kill shelter. The county shelter is at full capacity. Although a kill shelter, surrendering your pet is not a guarantee that they will be euthanized immediately. There are groups of volunteers that do everything in their powers to find homes for the dogs.
****Please view the lost/found pet tab for resources for lost/found pets****
Dog owner resources & re-homing your pet:
We realize that making the decision to re-home your pet may be tough, and it may be for reasons out of your control. Please be sure that you have explored ALL options prior to deciding to re-home your pet (co-workers, friends, neighbors, etc). Below are some resources that may help to prevent having to re-home your pet.
If you decided that re-homing your pet is the only option, Pittie Me Rescues STRONGLY encourages that your dog is spayed/neutered; to ensure there are no unwanted litters. Additionally, we STRONGLY encourage you do a home visit to ensure your dog is going into a loving and safe environment. Asking for a re-homing fee also is encouraged so that the dog does not go into the wrong hands. Often times dog fighters or dog flippers look for "free" dogs.
Pet Food Assistance:
Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry - 602-686-8104 - Delivery days: Tuesday/Thursday
Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry -602-909-7153
http://www.emptybowlpetfoodpantry.org/home.html
The Good Dog Food Bank - Email: TheGoodDogFoodBank@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/TheGoodDogFoodBank
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation - http://www.lostourhome.org
Pet Friendly housing:
Believe it or not, there is housing in Arizona that allows you to have your dog. Although there is a limited amount of housing that allows for "breed restricted" dogs, they are out there. If you know you are moving, give yourself plenty of time to research for places that will allow for you to take your fur family member with you.
**Visit Facebook and search for Valley pet friendly rentals. This is a group of people that have houses/condos/apartments available to rent to individuals/families with pets. (Pittie Me Rescue is not affiliated with this group, just sharing resources) *******
This is a list of places that have rented with no restrictions in the past, however, pet policies change. Please contact the property directly to discuss the current pet policies. List is always changing and may not be current. Please do your own due diligence.
Also check out Facebook Page - Valley pet friendly rentals for other listings that may be able to accommodate you and your fur members.
****************THIS LIST MAY BELOW MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME **********************
PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH TO DETERMINE IF THE PLACES LISTED STILL ACCEPT DOGS, ETC.
PHOENIX:
Villas at Union Hills - 18416 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 888-460-4031 No Weight Restrictions, some breed restrictions
Zazu Pannee -1502 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix Az 85014 Phone # 877-475-7116 No weight or breed restrictions, "good neighbor" interview required
The Station on Central - 4140 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ #602-795-3555
Cats & large dogs allowed, pet interview required, 2 pets max
MESA:
Del Coronado - 843 S Longmore, Mesa AZ 85202 # 855-620-3921
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required
The Meadows - 2151 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 #855-609-1714
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required.
The Moorings - 1233 N Mesa Drive, Mesa AZ 85201 # 480-969-4773
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required
Superstition Vista - 450 S Acacia, Mesa, AZ 85204 #855-620-3708
Accepts friendly pets, no breed or size restrictions, 2 pets max, pet interview required
CHANDLER:
Pheasant Run - 2101 N Evergreen St, Chandler, AZ 85225 #480-899-8686
Accepts friendly pets, pet interview required, all pets must be spayed/neutered.
TEMPE:
Rancho Murietta - 17171 South Dorsey Lane, Tempe AZ 85281
#800-470-5163
Accepts friendly pets. No breed or size restrictions, pet interview required
OTHER OPTIONS:
www.AzAptRentals.com - Luxury & Affordable options; regardless of credit history. Pamela Campbell 480/330-5582 email: Pamela_8@msn.com. This is a free service and allows up to 3 animals - all breeds
http://jlkrealestate.com/ Rental properties - Evictions OK with steady job
Progress Residential - Pet friendly, no breed restrictions -
Dog Trainers:
If your dog is exhibiting aggression or wanted behavior? There are trainers throughout the valley that can help. Pittie Me Rescue recommends that you contact each trainer to find out which pricing and location is right for you. (This information is provided as a resource only. Please do your own research of the business below to determine if they are the right fit for you. Pittie Me Rescue does not receive any kickbacks from any of the below trainers).
Pawsitive Effects, LLC: Denise Bevington
602-571-2299
https://www.facebook.com/PawsitiveEffectsLLC
Serves East and West Valley
AAWL-
https://aawl.org/training
Arizona Humane Society - Dog Training tips and classes available
David Estell - 480-719-9548 or email Pawsitivebehaviors.com
Nate Dog Training - Valley dog trainer - click on link to contact Nate.
Still can't keep your dog?
Below are Facebook groups in which you can join and post your need for your pet. (Pittie Me Rescue is not affiliated with the listed Facebook groups. These groups are provided solely as a resource. PLEASE do your own research and make your own determination if this is the best for your pet.)
Facebook Groups -
Arizona Animal Rescue Alliance Group
A Passion For Paws
Pets Needing Loving Homes in Arizona
Arizona Rescue
Dogs In Danger
Animal Lovers of Laveen
Lost, Found, And For Adoption
Valley Pets of Arizona
Valley Rescue Dogs - Phoenix
San Tan Valley/Queen Creek Pets
Mesa/Gilbert Pets
Rescues in the valley -
*The list may not include all the rescues in AZ
http://pacc911.org/coalition-partner-list
http://dog.rescueshelter.com/Arizona
Rescueme.org -
You can choose to post your dog on rescueme.org free of charge without belonging to a rescue. Pittie Me Rescue STRONGLY encourages that you ask for a re-homing fee and do a thorough home visit prior to placing the dog in a new home. The re-homing fee minimizes the risk that the dog will be placed in a home with bad intentions. It is also STRONGLY encouraged that the dog is neutered/spayed so to prevent any unwanted puppies or be used as a fighting or bait dog.
Your description should be positive, but truthful. You can detail out your dogs undesired behaviors but put a positive tone to it. You don't want your description to be extra wordy. It should be a brief summary of your dog. Include details such as: is your dog housebroken? crate trained? good with dogs? what size of dogs? is the dog good with cats? Kids? what ages of kids? good on a leash? Playful? affectionate? and so on.....
Post flyers -
Post flyers at a local Starbucks, feed store, company newsletter, company bulletin board, etc. Create a colorful and cute flyer that is eye catching. Include a few GOOD pictures of your dog. The best type of pictures of dogs are ones that have a full frontal view showing their face and full body. Pictures can be worth a 1000 words and will be the first thing that catches someone's eye. The flyer should include a good description of your dog's personality, needs, etc. Keep it positive but truthful (if the dog has an undesirable issue, list it with a spin. ex: Best suited for a house without little dogs or cats, prefers to be the only pet in the house, is selective of their fur friends). It is STRONGLY encouraged to do a home visit and ask lots of questions prior to placing the dog. This ensures that you are placing your dog in a good home. Pittie Me Rescue STRONGLY encourages that the dog is spayed/neutered, if not already, prior to being re-homed so not to be used for breeding or as a bait/fighting dog.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS do a home visit with the person you are re-homing your pet with. A home visit allows you to determine if the dog will be living in an environment that is best suited for them. Many times, people that run dog fighting rings and people that are paid to supply animals for testing facilities go online and pose as adopters.
Short term boarding -
If you are needing a place for your dog to go for only a short time. Consider placing your dog in a reputable boarding facility. Although not ideal, you know that your dog is safe, you can visit, they will get positive attention, eat regularly and be exercised. Contact facility directly for specific requirements for your dog to stay. Pittie Me Rescue is not affiliated with any of these boarding facilities. These are just resources. Please do your own research to determine if the facilities meets your and your dog's needs.
Cacnine Country Club & Feline Inn - 602-244-8171 - www.cccfi.com - Phoenix
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation provides temporary care for dogs when their owns have lost their home. Apply online to qualify for their Temporary Care program. www.lostourhome.org - Tempe
Happy Tails Mobile Dog & Cat Grooming - Boarding 602-371-4335 - Phoenix
Preppy Pet - 480-345-5522- Tempe
Homestead Boarding Kennels - 602-992-2205 - Phoenix
Pete & Macs - 480-633-3384 - Gilbert
Pete & Macs -623-536-2303 - Avondale