Paw Prints - Spring 2024

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY®

SPRING 2024

COMPASSION HAS A NEW LOCATION INTRODUCING OUR ROB & MELANI WALTON PAPAGO PARK CAMPUS | PAGES 4-5

AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION AND THANKS In March, we celebrated the grand opening of our new Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus with a ribbon cutting reception and tours thanking the many generous donors who made this revolutionary facility possible. We truly could not be more grateful for their support.

As we reflect on the success of this momentous achievement, we are reminded of the significant work that lies ahead of us. With yours and their continued steadfast support, AHS is empowered to continue providing lifesaving care and resources to pets and people in our community. Together, we can make a profound and lasting impact on animal welfare in the Southwest and beyond.

Our Mission We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people.

Our Values Innovation. Compassion. Excellence.

Learn more about our Papago Park Campus, Page 4

Papago Park Campus architects, Animal Arts, joined the celebration. We thank them for their years of dedication to the project.

Board Chair Dr. Craig Thatcher addresses guests in the new Jamie L. Middleton Welcome Lobby.

Dr. Steven R. Hansen President & CEO

2024 AHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Dr. Craig Thatcher, Vice Chair

Matthew Waller, Treasurer

Suzanne Hensing, Vice Chair

Andrea Marconi, Past Chair

Julie Johnson, Secretary

Welcome Lobby namesake Jamie Middleton and Board of Directors member Dyan Getz celebrate in the Nina Mason Pulliam P.E.T. Center.

President & CEO Dr. Steven Hansen cuts the orange ribbon as Campaign Co-Chair Cindy Watts, AHS Board Chair Dr. Craig Thatcher and LuAnn Hansen look on.

Board Members Bryan Albue

Deepa Lohse

Yvonne A. Betts

Chad Makovsky

Andrea L. Claus

Edgardo Rivera

Ann Damiano

Kristin Slyker

Dyan Getz

Patricia Tate

Susie Ingold

Dr. Steven R. Hansen, Ex-Officio Board Member

Suzy Juneau

AHS supporter Julie Jumet and Board of Directors member Suzy Juneau are greeted by adoptable dog Alley.

Guests observe surgery preparation in the BISSELL Pet Foundation Spay/Neuter Unit through one of the many windows throughout the new campus.

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BANFIELD FOUNDATION AWARDS AHS MOBILE CLINIC GRANT TO KEEP PETS HEALTHY The Banfield Foundation has generously awarded the Arizona Humane Society more than $300,000 to fund at least 73 days of care provided by our Healthy Tails Mobile Veterinary Clinic! This generous gift will be used to ensure our mobile clinic has the resources and supplies needed to offer free veterinary care for pets on Native American reservations throughout 2024.

These trips will collectively enable AHS to provide medical care to 2,000 owned pets and spay/neuter at least another 900!

The Banfield Foundation has also donated thousands of dollars worth of vaccines, flea/ tick collars, preventative medicine and more. Pets living on reservations often face the harsh reality of limited access to crucial medical care. This results in preventable illnesses spreading, treatable injuries evolving into life-threatening conditions and an alarming overpopulation of unwanted pets. Banfield’s incredible gift will empower AHS to address these challenges by funding our efforts to give the most vulnerable pets in Arizona a second chance at life, and we’re so grateful for the support!

PAPAGO PARK CAMPUS PARVO ICU SAVES FIRST CRITICALLY ILL PUPPY Parvovirus can be a death sentence for dogs and puppies, and Skyler’s outcome was not looking good when he was admitted to our Susan & Mark Mulzet Parvo ICU. The sweet Collie puppy was only a few weeks old when he tested positive for parvo, and at his young age, the illness was not easy for him to fight. For days he would hardly have the energy to eat if he could keep his food down at all. He was lethargic and depressed, but our Parvo ICU technicians were determined to save him using the resources that equip our Papago Park Campus’ innovative unit. Leveraging a variety of remedies including IV fluids, physical therapy and cold laser treatment, Skyler gradually started to regain his energy. It wasn’t until one of our technicians brought a cheeseburger for lunch and split it with Skyler that he truly started to shine again.

After a relaxing stay in a Foster Hero’s home, Skyler made a full recovery and found his forever family.

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THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA

Introducing our revolutionary Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus

Nearly a decade in the making, every brick that comprises this state-of-the-art complex was laid with compassionate intent.

Papago Park Campus is the anchor of our multiple-campus System of Care joined by our Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus, Sunnyslope Campus’ Marge Wrigth Veterinary Clinic, as well as our mobile veterinary unit and PetSmart adoption center. Each of these enables us to more comprehensively transform animal welfare in the Valley and beyond. From its innovatively designed medical facilities to its very own Echo Coffee Shop, this new campus will greatly expand our capacity to serve Arizona pets and people.

Four Key Tenets

The Papago Park Campus is designed around four critical tenets that help save lives.

ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE

TRANSPARENCY

Papago Park Campus is an animal hospital first and foremost. Our job is to save the lives of sick, injured, abandoned and abused homeless pets, rehabilitate them, and then find them new homes. Here’s how:

Our Papago Park Campus acts as one big window into the work that we do at AHS each day. Our mission mentions serving both pets and people in our community and we strive to provide visitors an intimate experience with our operations to show that animal welfare organizations can be a place for hope. Here’s how:

• Created a revolutionary Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital unlike any other in the Southwest complete with a trauma triage unit • Expanded our dedicated ICUs including the Susan & Mark Mulzet Parvo ICU, Withycombe Family Mutternity Suites and Doris Norton Kitten Nursery Unit, all located in our Watts Family Medical Complex • Equipped kennels with separate ventilation systems to prevent spread of contagious illnesses • Installed open-air catios so our feline friends can spend time in the fresh outdoors • Built sensory gardens full of aromatic herbs like Rosemary to stimulate animal senses • Reduced number of kennels in each pod to prevent pet overstimulation • Put in adjustable lighting systems to mimic circadian rhythms and help with healing

STAFF & VOLUNTEER HEALTH & WELFARE In 2023, nearly 22,000 animals entered our doors.

That was a 20% increase from just one year earlier, and we couldn’t have cared for any of them without our dedicated staff and volunteers. We designed our Papago Park Campus to help our team members thrive with: • Plenty of big windows to let in natural light • In-house Echo Coffee Shop to provide staff and volunteers (and visitors) with a readily available pick-me-up • Solar panels and backup generators to keep us cool and running during hot Arizona summers • Endless gathering areas fashioned to enrich lives by leveraging the animal-human bond 4 | PAW P R I N T S

• When we say windows, we mean it. Dozens of windows make up this campus, many of which offer a direct line of sight into our hospital and ICU operations • A viewing area into our BISSELL Pet Foundation Spay/Neuter Unit allows aspiring veterinary students to observe the hundreds of alteration surgeries our staff accomplishes each week • Our expanded Education and Outreach Department, with our Animal Teachers visible in engaging enclosures along the walls of our Jamie L. Middleton Welcome Lobby in our Nina Mason Pulliam P.E.T. Center, allows us to reach hundreds of thousands of the Valley’s animal lovers and advocates while also promoting our youth programs such as camps and workshops

SUSTAINABILITY & DURABILITY We want our Papago Park Campus to last as a pillar of hope for homeless animals in the Southwest.

Our pioneering Sunnyslope location operated for 67 years, all without the revolutionary technology that is powering Papago Park, so we expect to be around for decades to come. Here’s how: • 75% of our electricity is being produced by 1,055 generously-donated solar panels to cut down on cost and energy waste • Low-water landscaping to combat excess water usage • Overall, this campus will eventually allow us to treat 25% more animals, place 24% more pets in forever homes and provide 40% more pets with affordable veterinary care for many years to come

PAPAGO PARK CAMPUS

BY THE NUMBERS

72,000

square feet on just under 5 acres

$52 Million

state-of-the-art medical campus

90%

of pet spaces designed with natural light

10,500

spay/neuter surgeries each year

20,000

pets expected to enter our doors this year

610

kennels, including 5 fresh-air catios, 13 play yards

2x2

two buildings, two-stories high, oriented to maximize daylight without heat gain

KENNELS 217 DOG KENNELS 358 CAT KENNELS 35 CRITTER 37

Parvo ICU kennels to treat more than 300 dogs and puppies each year

4 OUT OF 5 Learn more about the incredible impact our new Papago Park Campus will make at azhumane.org/papagopark.

animals who enter our doors will be treated in our Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

JANET WIEDER DOES IT ALL FOR AHS Since making her first donation back in 2000, Janet Wieder has been an irreplaceable force for good at the Arizona Humane Society. After a decorated career in the information technology industry enabled by her quantum chemistry studies at the University of Kentucky, Janet channeled her boundless energy into numerous philanthropic efforts during her retirement.

She began volunteering for AHS in 2013 and has taken on nearly every role you could imagine, from our Bottle Baby ICU to our thrift store, having accumulated 5,000 volunteer hours along the way! Along with donating her time, Janet is also a member of our President’s Club and has made many generous contributions to AHS, the first of which was inspired by our Legacy Circle. When Janet and her husband realized their beloved late dog may outlive them, she was quick to join the program and wanted to give what she could to ensure it remained available to Arizona pet owners for years to come.

When asked why she continues to support AHS’ mission with her gifts, Janet simply recalled how she wouldn’t have been able to earn her degree without a scholarship, emphasizing how far a little help can go when it’s needed most.

“The significance that being a President’s Club member holds for me is being able to understand AHS’ mission on a deeper level,” said Janet. “Being able to understand where we’re going and how we’re getting there. The longer I’ve been a part of this organization, the more I’ve seen what it’s capable of achieving.”

Thank you for your dedicated support, Janet!

PLAY OUR TOYOTA RAFFLE

AND GET THE ZOOMIES IN A BRAND-NEW 4RUNNER The Arizona Humane Society and Valley Toyota Dealers have teamed up once again this year to bring you the chance to win a brand-new 4Runner SR5, valued at over $45,000! The best part is, 100% of the raffle proceeds will go right back into our efforts to care for our community’s most vulnerable pets. Since 2018, Valley Toyota Dealers has generously donated nine brand-new vehicles to AHS, which have raised more than $1.2 million for homeless pets, and we are so thankful for their generosity and partnership!

Purchase your tickets today at azhumane.org/toyota!

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SPIKE IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES PROMPTS PUSH FOR STRONGER LAWS

The Arizona Humane Society, in partnership with Arizona State Senator T.J. Shope and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, has proudly announced progress toward safeguarding more of Arizona’s pets through Senate Bill 1047 (SB1047) which just passed in the House of Representatives. This critical legislation aims to fortify Arizona’s animal cruelty laws, responding to a particularly challenging year in terms of animal abuse cases across the state.

In 2023, AHS responded to nearly 15,000 calls for service and initiated close to 10,000 animal abuse investigations, reflecting a substantial 21 percent increase from the previous year. SB1047 specifically defines cruelty to companion animals, emphasizing the importance of providing necessary medical attention, suitable food and water, ensuring safe shelter, and offering protection during extreme weather conditions.

Together, we can be a voice for the voiceless.

Learn more at azhumane.org/advocacy.

VOLUNTEER OR FOSTER FOR US AT OUR NEW PAPAGO PARK CAMPUS! Our Papago Park Campus is now open to the public, which means all paws on deck! If you or someone you know would like to give back, help homeless pets and be an integral part of this revolutionary campus’ day-to-day operations, consider becoming a volunteer or Foster Hero today. Several new and exciting volunteer roles have launched along with our Papago Park Campus opening, including a Welcome Ambassador, Petique Retail Volunteer and Public Tour Guide, all of which are sure to be fun and rewarding experiences. As a Foster Hero, you would help us care for pets in need of a temporary home to grow or recover in before going up for adoption. We couldn’t do what we do without these valuable teammates and hope to see you on campus soon! Visit azhumane.org to sign up to volunteer or foster!

NEW DOG FIELD TRIP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HELPS KEEP CANINES HAPPY We know better than anyone just how much dogs can benefit from time out of their kennels. To keep our dogs’ tails wagging while they stay with us, we have officially launched our new Dog Field Trip volunteer program, and those in our community are encouraged to participate! During a dog field trip, an adoptable dog (who has been with us for more than 15 days) is taken out on a fun excursion, such as a hike, a coffee date or a meal at a pet-friendly location. Not only does the dog benefit tremendously from a change of scenery, extra socialization and a chance to have some straight-up fun, but human participants can also benefit by knowing their field trip helped brighten up a pup’s day. Inquire today and help enrich the lives of dogs in our care! Learn more at azhumane.org/volunteer.

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SHOP AND SAVE LIVES AT PETIQUE Our Petique retail stores, located at both our Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus and Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus, are your source for quality pet supplies. From cute collars to tempting toys, all profits go back to providing lifesaving care for homeless pets at the Arizona Humane Society! Stop by or visit us online at azhumane.org/petique.

GEAR UP FOR A FUN-FILLED SUMMER CAMP SEASON We are proud to offer a whole lineup of animal summer camps for kids and teens ages 5-17! With a wide variety of exciting, STEAM-based, awardwinning programs, we have something for every young pet lover and animal enthusiast! Camps will take place throughout June and July and all sessions will run Monday-Friday at our new Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus.

Register your young animal lover today at azhumane.org/camp.

OUR 2023 IMPACT REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE We’re transforming lives at the Arizona Humane Society, giving more pets a second chance, all thanks to you.

View our interactive 2023 Impact Report to learn how your support is helping us transform animal welfare in our community by visiting azhumane.org/2023impactreport.

YOUR YEARLY REMINDER: DON’T KIT-NAP KITTENS When we find a litter of kittens, our instincts tell us to help these fragile felines. Thankfully, human intervention isn’t typically required. The best thing we can do is leave the kittens alone. Mom will likely return shortly, and it’s critical that the kittens remain in her care as she offers the best chance for survival. Learn more at azhumane.org/foundkittens.