Where do our animals come from?

Our animals are rescued from the streets of Arizona, high kill shelters, owner relinquished, unclaimed strays, Indian reservation’s, Mexico and surrounding states including Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and California. We also do mission work and take animals off the Island of Puerto Rico throughout the year.

Are your cats and dogs neutered/spayed before adoption?

All of our cats and dogs are neutered/spayed before final adoption.

What does your adoption donation/fee cover?

The adoption donation covers vetting from intake through date of final adoption to include all applicable vaccines, medical care, food, supplements, microchip for dogs and various other necessities required to make them adoptable for their loving forever home. It is the adopter’s responsibility to set up ongoing veterinary care for the adopted animal for yearly checkups, any outstanding vaccines which are required after adoption, and for emergency situations. Your new furry friend needs to know that all their medical needs will be taken care of for their entire lifespan.

Do you adopt outside of the Phoenix metro area?

Under certain circumstances, if your home is the "perfect home", we will place a pet in a home outside of the Phoenix metro area.

Can I try a pet in my home before finalizing the adoption?

We do not place any of our rescue animals into your home until the adoption is finalized. 

 Are you a "no-kill" shelter?

Yes, all our animals are placed in their forever homes no matter how long it takes.

Do you accept donations of blankets, towels, or other items?

Yes! They may be dropped off at any time. Please contact us for locations near you.   You can also see our  Wish List under the "How can I help" tab. 

I think my neighbor is abusing/neglecting their animal. Can you help? 

Animal Cruelty Numbers

Animal cruelty may be reported also to Silent Witness at 480.948.6377. Anyone with information about a felony animal abuse case ANYWHERE IN MARICOPA COUNTY can call Silent Witness at 480.WITNESS. If you witness an animal being beaten, attacked or harmed in any way, IMMEDIATELY CALL 911!

Local Resources for Reporting Cruelty

Maricopa Co. Sheriff’s Office Animal Crimes Investigations Unit   (M.A.S.H.)

If it’s during the day or not an emergency, call 602-876-1212 so they can track the calls. If it’s after hours or an emergency, call 602-876-1011, which goes to their 911 operators.

AZ Humane Society Ambulance Service/Cruelty Investigations  602-997-7585 ext.1 (Phoenix, Scottsdale & Tempe) azhumane.org. (Additional AZHS numbers listed further down page)

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 602-771-3595 Maricopa.gov/pets  

Arizona Game & Fish   602-789-3201 602-771-3595

Arizona Livestock 602-542-0872

Yavapai County Animal Cruelty Hotline     928.771.3595

Emergency Ambulance Service 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily

Animal Defense League of Arizona adlaz.org

Humane Voters of Arizona humanevotersaz.org

Contact your local police or county sheriff’s department at the below numbers

Apache Junction – 480-982-8260

Buckeye – 623-386-4421

Chandler – 480-782-4130

El Mirage – 623-933-1341

Glendale – 623-930-3000

Mesa – 480-644-2211

Paradise Valley – 480-948-7410

Peoria – 623-773-8311

Phoenix – 602-262-6151

Scottsdale – 480-312-5000

Surprise – 623-583-1085

Tempe –  602-997-7585

Tolleson – 623-936-7186

Contact the Arizona Humane Society to report abuse at the below local numbers

Avondale 623.333.7001

Buckeye 623.349.6400

Chandler 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073 or 480.782.4130

Fountain Hills 602.252.7840

Gilbert 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073 or 480.503.6500 or email police@ci.gilbert.az.us

Goodyear 623.932.1220

Glendale 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073 or 623.930.3000

Mesa 480.644.2211

Paradise Valley 480.948.7410

Peoria 623.773.8311

Phoenix 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073 or 602.262.6151

Queen Creek 602.876.1681

Scottsdale 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073 or 480.312.5000

Sun City 602.256.1011

Surprise 623.222.4000

Tempe 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073 or 480.350.8311

What to do if you witness animal cruelty

FOLLOW THESE STEPS!

If an animal is in a life-threatening situation, call authorities immediately. Take photos and videos! Follow up with authorities in a timely manner to determine their findings and their planned course of action.

After you contact authorities, prepare a short written statement detailing the key points of what you observed. Give dates, approximate times, and locations. Timely fact-gathering is crucial—the more time that passes, the greater the risk that evidence will disappear, injuries will heal, or you’ll forget specific details. Written statements from other witnesses will help back up your observations, and if possible, take pictures and date them—photos or videos will strengthen your case.

Always keep a dated record of everyone you’ve contacted, along with the content and outcome of your discussions. Never forward a letter, photograph, or other documentation to anyone without first making a copy for your own files. Make it clear to authorities that you wish to pursue the case and that you are willing to lend your assistance if necessary. Be sure to follow up! If you stay involved, authorities are more likely to do the same.

If the first contact doesn’t produce results, go straight to a supervisor. If that doesn’t work, appeal to local government officials, such as the mayor, the district attorney, or city council members. A call to the media in your area (television and print) can move mountains. Use social media to get the word out and involve other people. Above all, don’t give up—you may be an animal’s only hope!

Helping abused or neglected animals can be difficult and heart wrenching, but they are depending on you to take action.

Does my dog require a license even though he/she stays inside?

Yes. Maricopa County requires all dogs over the age of 3 months to be licensed. 

Is there a fee to relinquish my pet to Saving Orphan Souls Rescue?

Yes. Please contact us for more information.

How long will my cat or dog be pregnant?

Gestation is approximately 63 days. However, in keeping with the mission of Saving Orphan Souls Rescue, we encourage you to have our animals spayed or neutered in order to control the pet population. If your pet is already pregnant, please have her spayed as soon as possible to avoid another pregnancy.

Can I get my animal spayed/neutered for free?

Arizona offers various free and low cost clinics. Please contact us for more information. Spaying or neutering your pet is critical to controlling the animal population. 

Here’s a local list of where you can take your pets.

Altered Tails    www.alteredtails.org   602.943.SPAY (7729)
Check the website for daily location of mobile clinic.

Altered Tails Barnhart Clinic – coming soon!
950 W. Hatcher Road
Phoenix, AZ 85021

If you are feeding community or feral cats and they’ve not be sterilized, Altered Tails’ TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program , AzCATs, can help! Humane traps are available for loan and an expert in TNR will provide instructions for a successful trapping. Appointments at Altered Tails or a convenient low cost spay neuter clinic will be scheduled at your convenience.

Arizona Animal Welfare League   602.273.6852

Arizona Humane Society
Margaret McAllister Brock Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic*:  602.395.3864
(located at the Pulliam Campus for Compassion at South Mountain)
Sunnyslope Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic*:  602.216.6442
Mobile Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic Hotline:  602.997.7585, Ext. 3002
*Public Clinics are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
www.azhumane.org

PAWS – Phoenix Animal Wellness Services    602-795-PAWS (7297)
20635 N. Cave Creek Road, A-2, Phoenix, AZ 85024     www.azpaws.org

C.A.B.R.A.   www.cabra.org

Companion Pet Clinic   602.485.0485

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control – East Valley   480.506.7287
2630 W 8th St., Mesa     OR   2500 S 27th Ave., Phoenix   view the assistance program

Nip and Snip Mobile Spay/Neuter LLC   nipandsnip.com  480.580.8666
Mobile low cost spay/neuter clinic in the metro Phoenix area

North Phoenix Spay & Neuter Clinic   602.787.4240
1610 E Bell Rd Ste 108

Pet Allies Clinic
email cm@PetAlliesAz.org  or call 928.532.1602
4050 S White Mountain Rd, Show Low, AZ

Spay/Neuter Hotline of Maricopa County   602.265.7729

101 Spay & Neuter Clinic – South Scottsdale  480.945.3800
1625 N 87th St.

Spay & Neuter Clinic – Mesa   480.633.1734

Spay & Neuter Clinic – Phoenix   (North) 602.863.0116 or (West) 623.846.3979

Spay & Neuter Clinic – Tempe   480.829.1002
1425 W Southern Ave # 13

Yavapai County Low Cost Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic   928.771.0547
2989 Centerpointe East Suite B, Prescott, AZ 86301
8am – 5pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Low-cost Vaccination Clinics are held every Friday from 8am – 11:30am/1pm – 4:30pm

SaveOurStrays.com brings you the following low cost Spay/Neuter info:

•     Gilbert           Discount Spay/Neuter                   480-545-7729

• Mesa             S/N Clinic                                 480-633-1734

•     Tempe           Spay Neuter Clinic                        480-829-1002

•     Scottsdale     Pet Pride of Arizona (cats only)       480-829-2444

•     Tempe           Burke Vet Hospital                        480-838-2020

•     Scottsdale     Aztec Animal Hospital                     480-945-8671

•     Scottsdale     Aloha Animal Hospital                     480-949-8362

•     Nogales          Humane Society of Santa Cruz County      520-287-5654

•     Tucson          Good Samaritan Program                520-325-1055

•     Tucson          Humane Society of Tucson              520-321-3704

•     Tuscon          Spay/Neuter Hotline of Arizona        520-624-7729

•     Tucson          Animal Crusaders of Arizona, Inc.      520-798-6451

•     Phoenix          Animal Defense League of AZ           602-265-7729

•     Phoenix          Van Aken Pet Hospital                    602-278-6632

•     Phoenix          Maricopa County Animal Control      602-506-3471

•     Phoenix          North Phoenix S and N Clinic            602-787-4240

•     Phoenix          S/N Clinic                                     602-863-0116

•     Phoenix          Spay and Neuter Assistance Program      602-942-7283

•     Phoenix          HALO Animal Rescue                       602-971-9222

•     Graham Co     Spay/Neuter Hotline of Arizona           928-428-6558

•     Yavapai Co     Spay/Neuter Hotline of Arizona         928-541-1356

There is a feral cat problem in my neighborhood. Can you help?

Please contact us for resources at savingorphansouls@yahoo.com