Humane Society of Southern Arizona

The HSSA is an independent, local 501(C) 3 organization.
We are not affiliated with nor do we receive any funding from any national organization such as the Humane Society of the United States.

We are the oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in southern Arizona, serving pets and the people who love them. And yes, we are NO-KILL.

OUR WORK

We save the lives of our homeless, abandoned, and often abused, animals. We receive, shelter and care for nearly 10,000 lost and unwanted companion animals each year.

OUR MISSION

Acting with compassion and responsible stewardship through innovative programs that serve pets and the people who love them..

OUR VISION

A community in which all pets are cared for and loved.

Contact
visit or call

Website
https://www.hssaz.org

Phone
(520) 327-6088 ext.173

Donation
Donate to this rescue

Email
adoptions@hssaz.org

Meet their adoptable pets

635 W. Roger Rd.,

Tucson, AZ, 85705

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Shelter FAQs

Southern Arizona, Tucson, Pima County

Additional adoption info

No appointment is necessary to view/adopt! Adoptions are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. We ask that you come prepared to complete and finalize adoption, and to take the animal home at the time of your visit if the right match for you is found at our shelter. You may browse adoptable pets online here www.hssaz.org/adopt

Our Adoption Center is open from 11AM-7PM Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM-5PM Sunday, closed Mondays. Adoption process must be started 30 mins before closing.

Our adoption counselors will be happy to answer all your questions and give you background information on the animal that interests you. All members of the household (including other current household dogs, if possible) should be present to ensure the chosen pet is compatible with everyone during you appointment.

Please call 520.327.6088 x173 or go to www.hssaz.org to check for promotions and discounts as they happen often.

Our Current Adoption Fees:
Puppies (under 6 months): $225
Purebred puppies (under 6 months): $300
Purebred adult dogs (over 6 months): $225
Small dogs (under 25 lbs., under 6 years): $175
Small dogs (under 25 lbs., over 6 years): $125
Adult dogs (over 25 lbs., 6 months to 6 years): $90
Mature dogs (over 25 lbs., over 6 years): $60

Kittens (under 6 months): $160 or 2 for $235
Adult cats (6 months to 6 years): $90
Mature cats (over 6 years): $60

Mice/Rats/Gerbils/Hamsters: $10
Rabbits: $50
Ferrets: $80

Birds: $15-$300
Chickens/Roosters: $25
Ducks: $35

Check our website at www.hssaz.org for current adoption specials

All Dog Adoptions Include :
~Spay or neuter surgery
~Internal and external parasite treatment
~Microchip identification with lifetime registration
~Initial vaccinations include distemper/parvovirus, intranasal bordatella (kennel cough)
~Free visit to a veterinarian of your choice
~Rabies vaccination for dogs 3 months of age & older
~Starter bag of Dog Food

All Cat Adoptions Include:
~Spay or neuter surgery
~Microchip identification with lifetime registration
~Internal and external parasite treatment
~Initial upper-respiratory/distemper vaccination
~Free visit to a veterinarian of your choice
~Rabies vaccination for cats 3 months of age & older
~Starter bag of Cat Food

Adoption application

https://hssaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ADOPTION-APPLICATION-2020.pdf

https://www.classy.org/give/163875/#!/donation/checkout

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Humane Society of Southern Arizona

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Meet their adoptable pets

635 W. Roger Rd.,

Tucson, AZ, 85705

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Shelter FAQs

How to prepare for bringing a new shelter or rescue pet home

Introducing a new pet to your existing pets

How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

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Humane Society of Southern Arizona

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Meet their adoptable pets

635 W. Roger Rd.,

Tucson, AZ, 85705

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Shelter FAQs

How to prepare for bringing a new shelter or rescue pet home

Introducing a new pet to your existing pets

How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society of Southern Arizona

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