Imagine a community where all pets are cared for and loved. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is a long-standing part of this community – one that is on a journey to create a better future for pets and the people who love them.
There are thousands of homeless animals who are waiting for people to care for them.
Do your part and extend a helping hand in saving homeless pets in Southern Arizona.
Every pet is special and worthy of love. Click the link below to meet just some of the pets looking for their forever home with HSSA.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona was nominated in the 2016 Copper Cactus Awards presented by Wells Fargo in the Tucson Electric Power Charitable Non-Profit Business category.
Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday? The Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s Education Department is now offering monthly kids birthday parties. What better way to celebrate your child’s birthday than with animal friends, all while making a difference in the lives of Southern Arizona’s Homeless Pets.
Birthday Hosting Includes:
- 3 hours rental of the Companions for Life Center
- Downloadable Birthday PAW-ty Invitations
- Visits with Pet VIP dogs and Monty the Python
- Up to 20 guests with additional 2-4 adult chaperones (all guest must be over the ages of 6 years unless accompanied by a parent/ guardian) Activities are geared for children 6 and up.
- Craft activity
- Behind-the-scenes shelter tour
- Table wear including table cloths, cups, plates, napkins, & flatware
- Decorations
- Tables and Chairs
- Goodie Bags for up to 20 kids
- Naming opportunity of one adoptable animal
- Birthday Certificate
- Facebook Photo and Recognition
Parents Details:
- $225 public fee, $200 Hand-in-Paw Kids Club Fee
- $50 non-refundable deposit at time of registration
- Remaining balance to be paid in full 14 days prior to reserved party date
- All food, cake & beverages provided by parents
IMPORTANT – You must complete and return the liability waiver before your child attends this event. A separate waiver is required for each child in attendance; they will be kept on file for one calendar year. Thank you for your cooperation!
If you’d like to attend this event you can purchase tickets online.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona will be providing valuable and potentially life-saving Rattlesnake Avoidance training classes at HSSA’s Companions for Life Center throughout the spring and ending in the fall. Each Rattlesnake Avoidance training class gives dogs the necessary training to help prevent an expensive and potentially deadly snakebite.
Sign up now for this valuable and potentially life-saving class which will teach your dog to keep his nose out of a rattlesnake’s business.
Class Info:
Tuition for training is $99 per dog, which includes one follow-up session (if necessary). If registering a second dog the fee is $79 and each dog must be accompanied by a separate handler.
When purchasing tickets online, one ticket is required for each dog enrolled in the class.
Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and in good health; vaccinations must be shown at class to participate. There must be at least one handler per dog and retractable leashes are not allowed.
Classes are scheduled on Tuesdays between the hours of 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Classes are conducted by local professionals from Arizona Animal Experts, Inc. and Paul Blaushild from A-dobe Dog Training.
Tickets are set up in hour intervals with each separate dog training lasting 15 minutes. There may be some waiting involved until each dogs training is completed.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona will be providing valuable and potentially life-saving Rattlesnake Avoidance training classes at HSSA’s Companions for Life Center throughout the spring and ending in the fall. Each Rattlesnake Avoidance training class gives dogs the necessary training to help prevent an expensive and potentially deadly snakebite.
Sign up now for this valuable and potentially life-saving class which will teach your dog to keep his nose out of a rattlesnake’s business.
Class Info:
Tuition for training is $99 per dog, which includes one follow-up session (if necessary). If registering a second dog the fee is $79 and each dog must be accompanied by a separate handler.
When purchasing tickets online, one ticket is required for each dog enrolled in the class.
Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and in good health; vaccinations must be shown at class to participate. There must be at least one handler per dog and retractable leashes are not allowed.
Classes are scheduled on Tuesdays between the hours of 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Classes are conducted by local professionals from Arizona Animal Experts, Inc. and Paul Blaushild from A-dobe Dog Training.
Tickets are set up in hour intervals with each separate dog training lasting 15 minutes. There may be some waiting involved until each dogs training is completed.
The Dog Days in the Desert Fall Camp is designed to give children a new perspective on caring for domestic animals, animal cruelty prevention, animal welfare issues, animal behavior and personal responsibility. Participants involved in these programs will enjoy a variety of activities which stress an appreciation for non-human species, our environment and preservation of our natural world. The philosophical focus deals with how compassion and respect for all the creatures with whom we share this planet cultivates a peaceful existence and a non-violent society.
Dog Days provides children with in-depth, hands-on education about animal care and the human-animal bond. Our curriculum-based activities require a high level of participation from the enrolled children. Participants will enjoy a variety of classroom activities, creative and artistic exercises; hands-on animal care; great games, and character-building lessons.
WHAT HAPPENS? WHEN AND WHERE?
Dog Days takes place at the Humane Society’s Companions for Life Center at 3465 E. Kleindale, approximately one block from the shelter. The Center has security fences, air-cooled classroom areas, landscaped grassy yards for animal-related activities and other excellent facilities. Included in the registration cost is a Humane Society namebadge, prizes, keepsakes, educational information, a free recognition party. Sessions run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fall Break Rescue Crew Week for children ages 6-8 years
Monday – Thursday, October 10 – 13, 2016 from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. daily
RSVP by September 30, 2016, first come, first served.
Regular registration: $225.00.
HIP members: $200.00
HIP membership plus camp registration: $225
Come out for a night of tall tales about animals and Halloween fun! We’ll tell some (slightly) spooky stories and enjoy Halloween themed activities to get you in the spirit! Come in Costume and you may go home with a prize.
Urban Legends will be held at the Companions for Life Center, 3465 E. Kleindale Rd.
This event is for children ages 6-11.
$10 public, $5 Hand in Paw Kids Club members
Purchase tickets online for this event by October 26th, 2016.
IMPORTANT – You must complete and return the liability waiver before your child attends this event. A separate waiver is required for each child in attendance; they will be kept on file for one calendar year. Thank you for your cooperation!
If you have questions or need more information about this or any HIP Kids Club event, please contact Behn Wolfe at 520.321.3704, ext. 171 bwolfe@hssaz.org or Inge Koopman-Leyva 520.321.3704, ext. 142
Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday? The Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s Education Department is now offering monthly kids birthday parties. What better way to celebrate your child’s birthday than with animal friends, all while making a difference in the lives of Southern Arizona’s Homeless Pets.
Birthday Hosting Includes:
- 3 hours rental of the Companions for Life Center
- Downloadable Birthday PAW-ty Invitations
- Visits with Pet VIP dogs and Monty the Python
- Up to 20 guests with additional 2-4 adult chaperones (all guest must be over the ages of 6 years unless accompanied by a parent/ guardian) Activities are geared for children 6 and up.
- Craft activity
- Behind-the-scenes shelter tour
- Table wear including table cloths, cups, plates, napkins, & flatware
- Decorations
- Tables and Chairs
- Goodie Bags for up to 20 kids
- Naming opportunity of one adoptable animal
- Birthday Certificate
- Facebook Photo and Recognition
Parents Details:
- $225 public fee, $200 Hand-in-Paw Kids Club Fee
- $50 non-refundable deposit at time of registration
- Remaining balance to be paid in full 14 days prior to reserved party date
- All food, cake & beverages provided by parents
IMPORTANT – You must complete and return the liability waiver before your child attends this event. A separate waiver is required for each child in attendance; they will be kept on file for one calendar year. Thank you for your cooperation!
If you’d like to attend this event you can purchase tickets online.
The Animal Cruelty Education Program is a cooperative effort between The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and member organizations with the Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona. The program’s purpose is to provide adults with the educational background, access to services and day-to-day skills needed to make them better pet owners.
Participants in the program have all received citations or have been adjudicated of violations relating to the care and treatment of their or other animals, or have been referred to the program by the Pima County Justice Courts, Tucson City Courts, behavioral health care providers or other agencies. The program, however is not a court of law concerned with the determination of guilt or innocence, but an opportunity to learn the needs and problems confronting the animals which share our homes and lives.
The 90-minute educational class is from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. All participants must be registered two days before their class attendance. The $75 class fee is non-refundable upon registration for the class. Upon payment and attendance of the scheduled class, participants will receive a certificate of completion to present to the prosecutor. To register or make a payment over the phone please call (520) 321-3704, ext. 142.
If you’d like to attend this event you can purchase tickets online.
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