Adoptable Dogs

Meet Cash!! It is hard to put into words what Cash, his sibling Tango and his mama, Chili, had endured prior to crossing our path. Volunteers were in the area in preparation for our community free spay and neuter clinic. A kind man approached us and shared a story of a mama dog and her puppies that were living in an abandoned house. There used to be eight puppies, now there are two and the mama. He explained that for the last several months, he would arrive before the sun, and leave the dogs fresh water and food. He was worried about the dogs and was eager to see if we could help. When we arrived at the property, our hearts dropped as the property was filth and the dogs were literally surviving day to day. We are grateful that another rescue took Mama and she is doing so well, and the two brothers have been thriving in foster. Of the two brothers, Cash will need to go to a family that truly understands his past. Cash is still healing but is also making progress and becoming more and more like the puppy he was meant to be. However, Cash still needs to gain a lot of confidence to help him overcome his past. For whatever reason, his brother Tango does not lack in confidence, but Cash does. Once he comes up to you, at his own pace, he likes to be able to sniff your hand and then he will enjoy pets and attention. There is no doubt that Cash will make the most wonderful companion. He is so sweet, so gentle…he just needs a home that has a quiet routine that will allow him to continue to gain confidence. We believe cash is about five months, and he almost looks great dane-ish. His mama is a sweet, sweet brindle pit mix. Cash is in a foster home that has a lot of other dogs and he does just fine. He also is good with kids! He has never met a cat but we do think with proper introduction, he will be fine. He is a sweet, sweet boy who had a hard start in life and is on his way to being the perfect companion. If you are interested in adopting Cash ($200 donation), please take a moment to fill out an application: https://povertyspets.org/adoption-form/ . Once received, we will contact you within 72 hours. Thank you!

Meet Tango!! It is hard to put into words what Tango, his sibling Cash and his mama, Chili, had endured prior to crossing our path. Volunteers were in the area in preparation for our community free spay and neuter clinic. A kind man approached us and shared a story of a mama dog and her puppies that were living in an abandoned house. There used to be eight puppies, now there are two and the mama. He explained that for the last several months, he would arrive before the sun, and leave the dogs fresh water and food. He was worried about the dogs and was eager to see if we could help. When we arrived at the property, our hearts dropped as the property was filth and the dogs were literally surviving day to day. We are grateful that another rescue took Mama and she is doing so well, and the two brothers have been thriving in foster. Of the two brothers, Tango, is by far the more confident one. He will immediately turn on his back and wait for belly rubs. His foster mom tells us that he will need continued obedience training and he is a total shadow/lap dog. We believe Tango is about five months. Tango is currently in a foster home that has a lot of other dogs and he does just fine. He also is good with kids! He has never met a cat but we do think with proper introduction, he will be fine. Tango is a sweet, sweet happy boy. He has a lump on his head that we believe was from a prior injury that has healed and causes no discomfort. Initially Tango would flinch at hands to that area, now he knows that all hands are kind! If you are interested in adopting Tango ($200 donation), please take a moment to fill out an application: https://povertyspets.org/adoption-form/ . Once received, we will contact you within 72 hours. Thank you!

Meet Cher. Cher has made such huge strides in the confidence department. We rescued Cher, her brother Benny and her Mama from horrible living conditions. Cher was born outside in early June and endured the brutal summer heat. Four of her litter mates did not survive. It took us quite a while to capture Cher, as she was terrfied, and had no human contact. Cher has had so many kind people helping her gain confidence. She is the sweetest pup, and is slowly beginning to learn that people are kind, and life is fun. Cher must go to a home that has dogs. She loves to romp and play, and other dogs have helped her learn and heal. She is just a puppy, four months old, and will need a family that understands what she has endured and continues to work with her. Currently, Cher is in foster home that has a tight routine that has allowed her to gain confidence. Cher is kennel trained, potty trained and is finally livng a life that a puppy should live, she is happy and healthy! We believe Cher will be about 45lbs when she is full grown. Her dad is a husky and her mama is a sweet pit mix with a touch of shar pei. If you are intereseted in giving Cher a loving home ($200 donation) please take a moment and fill out an application: https://povertyspets.org/adoption-form/ . Once received, you will be contacted within 72 hours. Thank you.

Can you say beautiful? Meet Beauty! Beauty was spotted by a good Samaritan dodging traffic. It took some time and patience to bring her to safety as she was terrified, and was on the run. Finally, Beauty ran into vacant yard and where she was cornered and brought to safety. Beauty is a young dog, perhaps 8 months. She has come a long way during these last few months, both in the confidence department and learning that now and forever she will be surrounded by kindness. There are still moments when Beauty will flinch and coward down. For example, quick movements bring back her past, but those moments are becoming less frequent. Beauty is very, very energetic and full puppy. She loves, loves, loves to romp and play with dogs. However, her energy does become bothersome to some dogs. She is a puppy, afterall. She will thrive in a busy household with another social, patient dog as well as a few kids. Beauty will make a wonderful companion. Beauty is kennel and potty trained. She is a slight dog, smaller than she appears. If you are interested in adopting Beauty ($200 donation), please take a moment to fill out an application. An application is a MUST: https://povertyspets.org/adoption-form/ . Once received, you will be contacted within 72 hours. Thank you.

GOOD IN A HOME WITH

Other dogs, children.

The 4th of July is a scary time for dogs. Lily was running full blast down the street on the 4th of July. She was in total fear mode. When a good Samaritan saw her, he opened his gate and yelled for her. To his surprise, Lily heard his call and she bolted right in to his yard and to his front door. Lily was terrified and was looking for a safe place to hide. The good Samaritan opened the door and as if she knew the layout of the house, Lily headed to the bedroom and under the bed she went. Fast forward to today, Lily is the bell of the ball. This gal is the happiest puppers around. She loves everyone!! She gets along great with male dogs, loves to go on car rides, love to walk through shops, loves her puppuccinos. Lily is a young dog, perhaps a year, if that! She is beautiful, loving, fun, affectionate and entertaining. She will thrive in a busy household! She loves to play and romp with other dogs. At this time, all of her playmates are male. She is athletic, and would love to have daily walks, go on hikes and to be in the middle of all the activities. She is just a social, happy dog!! A home with a couple of kids, and another doggo would be ideal, oh and a yard! If you are interested in adopting Lily ($200 donation), please take a moment to fill out application. An application is MUST. Once received, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Oh our Porter is a hoot. This guy has been through a lot. Mostly, he lived in fear…total fear, constantly on the run for many months. Back in January, Porter was still on the loose. He was being tracked by our friends at HARTT and had covered approximately 30 miles. Porter was too terrified to trust anyone, and he would just run to nowhere, trying to escape his fear. Porter finally settled in Anthem, AZ. He was hanging around a homeowners carport and she was supplying him with a steady flow of food and water. Time was of the essence to save Porter as we worried he would hit the road again… and soon Porter was safe! It was a traumatic rescue as a gigantic drop net was deployed above him… but he was safe! So today, many months later, Porter still is a timid soul, or should we say an insecure soul. But he is sweet, he is funny and he has turned into the biggest couch potato. Most importantly, he has found joy in life. Porter has come a long way. He is currently in a foster home that has multiple dogs. He loves to sit on the couch and just get his chest petted. Porter has multiple doggie friends and loves to wrestle with them…on his couch. Porter will make a wonderful companion but he is still a long way from being whole. When new people approach, he barks and back peddles, but will settle nicely if the pace is slow. Porter has volunteers who come and sit with him. One volunteer brings a book and reads to Porter. The next step in Porters journey to wholeness is a family with a quiet, steady routine. Porter will need time to adjust to his new surroundings…patience, kindness and understanding is a must. He is still terrified of the car, and will need work feeling safe on a leash. Porter is still a work in progress, but the work will be soooo rewarding to witness him become whole. He has made such gigantic strides. Porter is about two years old, and weighs 50lbs. He is a sweet, sweet fella and he is a hoot. We joke that he has become such a couch potato because he is still recovering from all those miles he covered while running in fear. Those days are in the past. If you would like to be part of Porters future, an application is a MUST. Once received, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

What’s black and white and cute all over? Jermaine! Jermaine is a five-year-old pocket pittie (smaller than he appears) who makes us humans work to win him over! Once Jermaine has accepted you into his inner circle, you will have the most loving, affectionate, goofy pooch. To know Jermaine, is to love him…..it just takes a moment to win him over. Usually a couple of cookies or a Jack in the Box hamburger does the trick! Jermaine will thrive in an active, mature family setting (possibly with a submissive, laid back fur companion. ) Prior to our care, Jermaine had been bounced around in multiple homes, in and out of the shelter. It took its toll on Jermaine, who was once so care-free and secure. Humans let him down and at times, Jermaine battles moments of insecurities. When Jermaine meets strangers, he gets a bit nervous and takes a moment for him to warm up. Once you win Jermaine over, you will have yourself an adorable and goofy pooch. J-bird, as we affectionately call him, is great on a leash and loves car rides. He has settled in so nicely with his routine and we are certain he will be a wonderful companion. He biggest love in life is sleeping in!! Jermaine’s foster parents tell us that he is a cuddle bud and loves to snuggle under the covers! To know Jermaine, is to love Jermaine.
Jermaine is crate friendly, but not cat friendly. If you are interested in meeting Jermaine, an application is a must. Please take moment to fill out an application. Once received, you will be contacted within 72 hours. Jermaine has an adoption donation of $200.

Rango! Where to begin?? Rango had been on our radar for a while. He was living on a property with other dogs that bred suffering and cruelty. The dogs had wounds, were skin and bones, tick infected, fighting over the little amount of food that was dumped for them. It was brutal. The numerous calls made to AZHS did little to help the situation. Over these last few years, we have been able to help a few of the dogs that continued to suffer on the property. On one visit, a volunteers notice that Rango was getting out of the yard and would be up against a fence. When approached, he would give a little growl, and we understood that he was scared and hurting. Once in our care, Rango was very cautious. He had a body that was littered with open wounds, ticks, and skin that was almost leather like. Rango was not feeling well and needed time to decompress. Fast forward to today, Rango is feeling better and is the most affectionate dog on this planet. He still takes a moment to warm up to new people, but once the introduction is complete, Rango becomes a lap dog! Although Rango once shared a yard with multiple dogs, we are placing him as an only dog. He obviously has been beaten up by dogs and we feel he is happiest with people. Rango will live his best life as an only dog and a human to cuddle. Rango will thrive in a home with yard access . He will do just fine with mature , older kids. Rango is not much of a cat guy. This pooch has been through a lot. Rango is patiently waiting for a place to call home.
If you are interested in Rango ($200 donation), please take a moment to fill out an application. An application is required. Once received, we will contact you within 72 hours. Thank you!!

Dezi had been spotted on a mountain trail for over a month. Hikers and nearby homeowners tried in vein to lure the terrified pooch to safety. After many weeks had passed, Dezi was humanely trapped. Dezi was terribly thin, he had recent scarring on the left side of his head and ear, indicating that another dog, or perhaps a coyote, had roughed him up. What was evident was that Dezi has had a hard first year of life. It has taken Dezi some time to decompress. He absolutely loves being off of the mountain and in a home that has established a routine that includes a lot of cuddling, snoring, some romping, a nice walk, and more snoring. Dezi adores cuddling with her fur foster sister and his foster parents. He is an absolute love. We received this follow note from both Dezi and his foster family.

Holy moly cute, mushy Mush face. Where to begin with Mush! Mush was found as a stray in July. He had signs of a prior life that no dog should have to live. He was thin, his feet were raw with infection and his collar was so tight that even today, months later, his neck is scarred and the fur has not returned! But today, Mush is as happy as a clam!! Initially he was uncertain about his new surroundings, life inside of a house, learning boundaries, meeting new people, and kennel training all took time for Mush to settle in and to gain confidence. Mush will make a wonderful companion. At this time, we are adopting Mush out as an only pet. He is currently living with his foster mom who has no other pets and Mush is happy and thriving . Mush goes on a nice walk once a day, and behaves himself quite well in the house, having inside and outside access. We estimate Mush to be about six year old. Mush has soulful, brown eyes and the best snoot. He is a joy, and has begus to show signs of playfulness, as he does zoomies with his favorite stuffie. We think Mush would do well with older kids, in a house that has inside/outside access. His new family will need to continue to work with Mush with kennel training and proper exercise. If you are interested in possibly adopting Mush ($200 donation), an application is a MUST. Once received, you will be contacted within 72 hours. Thank you!