Foster Care

We are a foster-based, No-Kill, non-profit rescue (We have no physical shelter). Our fosters are located all over the state! Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted dogs and cats; to prevent overpopulation through spay/neuter; to restore dignity, trust and quality of life for neglected, abused and homeless dogs and cats; to find the best home for each dog and cat in our care; to educate adopters and our community on pet care, spaying/neutering, training and suitable animal selection for their lifestyle; to provide a network of resources, volunteers and fosters for animals, animal shelters/pounds and the community.

Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary (FLPS) is one of only two senior animal rescues in Maricopa County, Arizona. Formed in 2012 as a non-profit 501[c][3] organization, the focus of FLPS is to promote the rescue, adoption, and well-being of senior animals. FLPS also provides public education regarding the value of adopting a senior pet. In the Fall of 2013, FLPS will be able serve a public need by offering housing to a limited number of senior pets. This safe haven, will take the burden of temporary care and housing of senior animals off of local shelters. Inevitably, local shelters resort to euthanizing these abandoned, senior animals at an alarming rate. According to a 2012 statistics report, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) euthanizes one animal every eight minutes it is open to the public. Euthanasia for senior residents is the primary option for most local shelters because they tend to focus their efforts on a high adoption model that includes younger “more adoptable” animals. FLPS will work with local shelters and rescues to identify the senior animals in need and provide a streamlined process for interested men, women and families who wish to adopt.

From the Founder: My name is Hollie Hastings and I love animals. Dogs are the best. They give you unconditional love and always forgiving and trusting. Approximately ten years ago, our family adopted a six month old Rotweiler named Harley from our local SPCA and he was one of the best dogs. When Harley was 10 months old, he developed a limp, so we took him to the vet and it was determined that he had a rare cancer in his spine. Harley underwent surgery and soon was unable to walk. Shortly after, we began fostering a dog named Bandit who would play with Harley's toys and Harley got so sad. Harley began to receive radiation and after two two treatments, he started to walk. We truly believe that Bandit had more to do with Harley walking then the treatments. Just after his final treatment (a total of 15), Harley was able to fully walk, stand and potty on his own. It was immensely rewarding to see our dear boy getg better. He no longer needed to be carried, bladder expressed or use a wheelchair. At the age of four, unfortunately, the cancer came back and it quickly spread throughout his whole body and shortly thereafter, we knew it was time to say goodbye. Letting Harley go was one of the hardest things we've ever had to do. We cherish our meomories of him, still think of him often and miss him dearly. I realize that the four years we had together were worth every tear shed. My Harley was the sweetest boy even with the pain, and enduring the the bloodwork and radiation treatments. After losing our sweet dar Harley, when I would go to a shelter and see an older dog, I would think how could someone abandon their dog. Bandit is now nine, slowing down and having great difficulty walking and standing but I would never give him away because he is old. When the time comes to let Bandit go, tears will be shed. Dogs like Harley and Bandit are the reason why I decided to start a rescue so that I could help pets that need to find new homes because their owners could no longer keep them due to death, deployment, going into nursing home, moving, etc. AMMF wants to help dogs find the best fitting homes for each dog that comes into our rescue. We are especially interested in helping to place older dogs with older people. In addition, we want to take dogs to visit nursing homes, VA hospitals, schools, etc. because dogs truly help sick people smile and feel good, educate children about responsible pet ownership, including but not limited to spay/neuter, walking a dog, feeding a dog, approching a strange dog, etc.

Spaniel Rescue was founded October 16, 2011. We primerely rescue spaniels but we will take in other small breed dogs whenever we can. I choose spaniels because l adopted a spaniel from a puppy mill when he was just 3 1/2 months old and almost died several times. It just seemed to be the right breed to start and rescue. Since l was a child l would bring home stray animals including a goose, snake, frogs, dogs, kittens, crow and other birds. It is just who l am and will continue doing this work with my final breath.

Rocky's Rescue is a non-profit volunteer based rescue group, based out of Western Idaho. We're dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned dogs from overcrowded animal shelters. We also help dogs from other areas that have compelling situations where they are in danger of abuse, neglect or euthanasia. Rocky's Rescue places dogs into temporary foster homes where they are socialized, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any medical or behavioral conditions limiting their adoptability. Rocky's Rescue also provides assistance to individuals and other animal rescue groups fostering dogs who cannot continue to care for their rescue for whatever reason. . We believe saved animals do best when placed in loving homes, and our organization is strictly foster-based. Rocky's Rescue's ultimate goal is to create a world where all companion animals have loving and permanent homes and where no good natured dogs, no matter what their age, are killed in shelters because they are considered to be surplus or un-adoptable. Save a life: adopt, foster, donate.

All About Animals Rescue is incorporated in Arizona and has recieved 501(c)3 designation from the IRS. Our EIN is 27-5410456. We are a no-kill rescue that works with dogs and cats in Maricopa County and beyond. The majority of our animals are from the local euthanasia lists as we recognize that these animals are in the most dire condition. All About Animals is dedicated to saving companion animals whose lives are in jeopardy by providing rescue, foster and adoption. All About Animals believes that it is our moral responsibility to protect and improve the lives of abused, abandoned, and homeless dogs and cats. We aim to bring together individuals who are passionate about creating a better future for our companion animals. We are committed to provide these volunteers with high quality training in order to work together in the most efficient way to ensure the well being of our animals.

OutPaws is an all-breed rescue dedicated to saving the animals that are left behind. We pull from local kill shelters and also take animals from shelters in other states who are out of time. All animals are kept in foster homes so they may be socialized and best-transitioned into their adoptive homes.

The National Anatolian Shepherd Rescue Network (NASRN) is a nationwide, 501(c)(3) recognized non-profit,organization. NASRN is dedicated to placing unwanted, displaced and abandoned Anatolian Shepherd Dogs(ASDs) into safe, caring homes. Anatolian crosses will be included in our efforts as we believe crosses not only have many of the unique needs/characteristics of purebred Anatolians, but are often born due to the lack of responsibility on the part of the owners of purebred Anatolians. Our organization is comprised of ASD owners, both working and pet homes. We have joined together in an effort to help homeless and displaced Anatolians find a new lease on life. NASRN works with owners who are no longer able to, or no longer wish to, keep their Anatolians, in placing them in more suitable homes. We cannot, however, place a dog for an owner who is asking a fee or selling their ASD. We also work directly with shelters in pulling dogs from facilities and placing them either in foster care or directly into new homes. Further, we are committed to helping Anatolians and their crosses, regardless of age or health condition. We will offer and provide assistance to ASD and other Livestock Guardian (LGD) breed owners who are having problems with their dogs, in an effort to keep the dog in its present home. We offer ongoing support to our adopting families to help them with any problems they may experience with their ASD. When able to, we will work with other Livestock Guardian rescue groups to help place other Livestock Guardian breeds into new homes.

Our signature program is our Senior Companion program. For people 65 years of age and older we will provide the food, litter and veternary care in exchange for a home for the cats. Should the guardian no longer be able to care for the cat, it comes back to us. We take in the older cats that are least likely to be adopted due to age, illness or disability. We are a true "no kill" and do not euthanize unless to prevent suffering. We also foster for military personnel deployed overseas. Our Everlasting Love Program provides shelter as arranged by the guardian in the event of the guardian's death.

Black Cat Rescue is a No Kill cat rescue organization in Massachusetts. Our all-volunteer network of foster homes is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless black cats and kittens by providing quality foster care while actively seeking loving, permanent adoptive homes. As an organization, we work to improve the public image of both black cats and animal adoption by making black cat adoption a positive experience for all involved. We fully embrace the tenets of the No Kill movement. Our foster cats come from all over Massachusetts. We accept owner surrenders as well as strays directly off the streets or from local shelters and rescue organizations.