HOME FUR GOOD ANIMAL RESCUE AND PLACEMENT

With a mission to eliminate the euthanasia of treatable, adoptable cats and dogs, Home Fur Good (HFG) has been steadfast in its effort rescuing over 6,000 cats and dogs since its inception in 2009. In fact, 2020 was a notable year with 848 adoptions for the 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill shelter.

Home Fur Good accepts dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds. “All of our dogs come from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control because they are most at risk, while cats are owner surrenders or turned in as strays,” explains Loretta Isaac, Cofounder and Board Member. “We take in many medical dogs and raise the funds to have the surgeries, treatments and medications necessary to help them.” Dogs are held for a minimum of 10 days in isolation before they are ready for adoption. “We work on behavior issues and partner with trainers to provide the best possible outcome.”

All rescues at HFG get checked by a veterinarian, spayed/neutered, vaccinated appropriately for their age, dewormed, microchipped and treated for fleas/ticks. Cats receive tests for FIV/ FeLV and dogs for heartworm, anaplasia and tick fever.

A crew of 16 staff, 4 contracted veterinarians and approximately 65 regularly active volunteers manage the HFG organization. With capacity for 45 dogs and 25 cats at the shelter, there are fosters for moms and pups or kittens, so they are typically off site until ready for adoption. Home Fur Good is also a PetSmart Charities Adoption Partner and houses cats at PetSmart’s Tatum and Shea location.

It’s not necessarily “first come, first serve” when it comes to adopting from HFG. “We try to make the best match for that particular dog or cat and as a result, our rate of return is low,” says Isaac. Adoption counselors meet and interview each adopter, including a prior meet and greet with dogs already in the home. “We always take back our own cats and dogs should the adopter no longer be able to care for them.”

In addition to the shelter, HFG operates a low-cost vaccine clinic and a low-cost dental clinic—both open to the public and by appointment only. Times can be scheduled via the website. The vaccine clinic is open Sundays from 11 am–3 pm; and although the veterinarian does a general exam, they only charge for vaccines. Heartworm testing for dogs, FeLV/FIV testing for cats and microchip services are also provided. The dental clinic is open Wednesdays and offers full cleaning and extractions under anesthesia. Proceeds from the clinics are used to support the shelter.

As with most non-profits, HFG is enduring the corollaries of the Covid crisis. They rely on the generosity of the public, and restrictions over the past year prohibited the hosting of traditional fundraising events. You can view a wish list of items always needed on HFG’s website. “Monetary donations are appreciated because we can put the money where it is needed the most,” Isaac says. Donors can also designate where they want it to go, such as for medical needs, sponsoring adoptions, kennels or projects like redoing the exercise yards, roofing or providing shade structures in the yard.

Monday: Appointment only

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Dental Clinic – appointment only

Thursday: Adoptions – appointment only

Friday: Adoptions – appointment only

Saturday: Adoptions – appointment only

Sunday: Vaccine Clinic – 11 am–3 pm

Home Fur Good 10220 N. 32nd Street

Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-971-1334

Homefurgood.org