Mia and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week
Every year, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, about 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets up for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.
Snuggles:
It may be a huge surprise that adorable little Snuggles got her name due to her huge love of snuggles! What may not come as a surprise is that the six-year-old Chihuahua has remained so sweet even after making her way to the Arizona Humane Society earlier this year due to being treated cruelly.
Snuggles was rescued by AHS Cruelty Investigators in April of this year after she was sadly abandoned in a park. Just one call out of almost 15,000 that the shelter’s Field Team receives for pets in need of help, this little girl was treated in AHS’ trauma hospital for tummy and dental issues.
Now that she has made a full recovery, Snuggles would prefer a home where she is the only pup due to her shy nature and her preference for all of the attention on her cute self. Though the gray-faced pup needs a little patience at first, she quickly shows how big her heart is by cuddling with her favorite people.
How to adopt: Interested adopters can meet sweet Snuggles at AHS’ South Mountain location. Her adoption fee includes her spay surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip, and a follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital. Visit azhumane.org/adopt for more information.
— Kelsey Dickerson, Arizona Humane Society
Collins:
With big, adorable ears to go along with his adorable little face, Collins is now looking for his forever home after being surrendered to the Arizona Humane Society earlier this month. The two-year-old fancy rat was not the only one saved from this situation as ** others were also found to be living in conditions that were not fit for them.
Upon evaluation in AHS’s Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital, Collins had mild signs of living in an overcrowded area, including minor wounds and some hair loss. Luckily, none of these were causes for concern, and after a few days of medical evaluation, he was deemed healthy enough to go up for adoption.
Rats are sociable and loving creatures who are often misunderstood due to some common myths about them. Domestic rats like Collins are extremely clean pets, washing themselves several times a day. They are also extremely smart and known for their problem-solving skills — some rats can even be taught tricks!
How to adopt: Now through Sunday, May 26, AHS is hosting a Buy One Get One Free Adoption Special for adoptable rats! Interested adopters can meet cute Collins at AHS’ South Mountain location. His adoption fee includes 20 percent off at AHS’ Petique™ retail at the time of adoption or the first purchase at Petique Online. Visit azhumane.org/adopt for more information.
— Kelsey Dickerson, Arizona Humane Society
Yoda:
Yoda is a four-year-old, good-looking male orange tabby. He was surrendered with his sibling Rosie, as his owners were transferred to the military, but the two cats are not bonded. He gets along with other cats and likes to be picked up and held. He enjoys catnip and playing. This handsome young guy is looking for a forever home — is it yours?
How to adopt: If you are ready to welcome Yoda to your loving home, visit him at our Youngtown Adoption Center at 11129 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 1, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or call for more information at 623-876-8778. We have more cats and kittens available at our Peoria location, 10807 N. 96th Ave Peoria, same days and hours, and their number is 623-773-2246. Lastly, at Surprise PetSmart located at 13764 W. Bell Rd.
— Deb Heise, Sun Cities 4 Paws
Mia:
Mia is a beautiful, domestic short-haired tabby and white female cat about 3 years old. She raised her kittens and is now eager to find a forever family of her own. Mia is very sweet and loves pets and scratches behind her ears. She may be shy at first but can be coaxed out of her shell with wand toys and balls she can bat around. Her favorite "chilling" spot is sitting in a window watching birds.
How to adopt: Mia currently resides at Friends for Life Animal Rescue's adoption center, located at 952 W. Melody Lane in Gilbert. Her adoption fee is $175.00. Mia is spayed and microchipped. For more information about Mia or other cats or dogs looking for homes, visit http://www.azfriends.org or call 480-497-8296.
— Jannelle Cosgriff, Friends for Life
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Adopt a pet: Mia and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters
