About Us

Compassionate Care for Over 80 Years

At the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, our mission is clear: to compassionately serve pets and the people who love them. Since 1944, we've been a beacon of hope, working tirelessly to ensure every pet receives the care, love, and safety they deserve. Our vision is a future where every pet in our community is cherished, and through our lifesaving programs, thousands of animals find loving homes each year. But we can't do it alone. When you adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer, you become a hero in this mission—helping to save the lives of pets and keep families together.

More Than a Shelter—A Lifeline for Pets

We’re more than just a shelter—we’re a full-service animal welfare organization. From affordable spay & neuter services to low-cost vaccinations, we strive to keep pets healthy and with the families who love them. Our community engagement and support programs help families stay together, ensuring a brighter future for pets. With every service we offer, we move closer to a world where no animal is left behind.

Expanding Our Mission Beyond Tucson

We’re proud to be a local, independent nonprofit dedicated to caring for pets right here in our community. We are not a government agency or a national organization; we're your neighbors, working every day of the year to help animals in need. As a nonprofit powered primarily by donations, we rely on the support of people like you who understand the importance of local, hands-on care. Your contributions make it possible for us to continue our vital work and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families right here in Southern Arizona.

Since changing our name from The Humane Society of Tucson to The Humane Society of Southern Arizona in 1998, we’ve been dedicated to expanding our impact. Now, we're renewing our commitment by focusing more of our efforts on supporting and collaborating with large, overcrowded municipal shelters and rural shelters. Through partnerships, we aim to share resources and enhance the care animals receive. Together, we can create a brighter future for pets everywhere.

Our Three Pillars:

• Lifesaving Programs: Our dedication to ensuring every pet finds a loving home drives us to continually enhance shelter processes and expand adoption efforts, ensuring no animal is left behind.
• Animal Care and Well-being: We uphold a commitment to the highest standards of care for every animal, providing essential medical attention and enriching activities. Your support makes a lasting difference in the well-being of the pets in our care.
• Community Engagement and Support: We continuously strengthen programs such as our pet pantry and build meaningful partnerships to keep pets and families together, working to reduce the need for shelter intervention.

Join Us On Our Mission

You can help create a brighter future for the animals and people of Southern Arizona. Here's how you can help:

• Volunteer: Your time and skills are crucial. Help us provide exceptional care and support for our animals.
• Foster: Open your heart and home to an animal in need. Your love can be their bridge to a permanent home.
• Adopt: Bring joy into your life and theirs. Give one of our wonderful animals the loving home they deserve.
• Donate: Your generous contributions fund our lifesaving programs and initiatives, ensuring we can continue our mission.