Paws and Pages
HSSA Main Campus 635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Paws and Pages Literacy Program aims to give children the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of shelter pets while building confidence and improving reading skills. It has been observed by the APSCA that being read to helps fearful or shy dogs become more comfortable with people because there is no forced interaction. Here at HSSA, we will read to shy dogs and cats as well as sick dogs who are long term residents with limited human interaction. As exemplified by shelter literacy programs across the country, this reading program will encourage our shelter pets to approach the front of their kennels for potential adopters and thus improve their chances of a short stay with us at HSSA. To register and to learn more, go to: https://support.hssaz.org/event/paws-and-pages-literacy-program-february-2019/e214615
Hand in Paw Kid’s Club Feral Cat Communities Workshop
HSSA Main Campus 635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Hand in Paw Kid’s Club is getting a crash course in feral cat communities! Feral cats are often confused with stray cats, but at this event we will learn why that is not the case. Tucson is home to many feral cats and has a community to support them.
We will learn about what it means to be feral, how it affects our community and environment, and why they are supported within our county. Additionally, we will also learn what we as community members can do to support them, such as creating safe houses and food receptacles for them and “Trap, Neuter, Return”.
The fee for this event is $10 for HIP members and $15 for non-members. This event will take place in the Education Center at HSSA’s new campus located at 635 W Roger Rd.
Paws and the Laws
HSSA Main Campus 635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Humane Society of Southern Arizona is proud to present the SPEEK Adult Lecture Series. The SPEEK program provides fun and educational monthly classes to further relationships between animals and the adults who love them!
On Thursday, April 4th at 5pm learn about pets and the laws that protect them. A panel from the Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona will be joining us for an informational evening on protecting the pets we love. Identifying and knowing how to respond to a pet in need can be the difference between life and death for a pet in an unsafe situation.
Registration is ONLY $10 per class. Preregistration is required and space is limited.
Movie and a Cuddle
HSSA Main Campus 635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin us for Movie and a Cuddle!
We will have games, crafts, a pizza dinner, some popcorn popping, therapy dogs and a favorite children’s movie projected on the big screen!
Feel free to bring your own blanket, stuffed animals and wear your favorite PJ’s!
Cost is $20 for HIP member and $30 for non-members.
This event will take place in the Education Center at HSSAZ’s new campus located at 635 W Roger Rd.
Adopt Love Adopt Local
Tucson Expo CenterMore than 30,000 pets enter our local shelters each year, but sadly all may not find a new home. Adopt Love Adopt Local, an initiative of the Pima Alliance for Animal Welfare (PAAW), aims to solve this issue by connecting adopters with a collaboration of local shelters and rescues to increase adoptions and awareness. Through research, education, and an annual, community-wide adoption event we intend for every displaced companion pet in our community, to have a happy, forever home.
Adopt Love Adopt Local is a one-day mega-adoption animal fair designed to help hundreds of our community’s homeless pets find their forever homes.
Pet Safety and First Aid Class
**PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED** If your best friend had an emergency, would you be prepared? Join HSSA for our Pet Safety and First Aid Class on Saturday, April 13th, 1pm to 5pm […]
Paws and Pages
HSSA Main Campus 635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Paws and Pages Literacy Program aims to give children the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of shelter pets while building confidence and improving reading skills. It has been observed by the APSCA that being read to helps fearful or shy dogs become more comfortable with people because there is no forced interaction. Here at HSSA, we will read to shy dogs and cats as well as sick dogs who are long term residents with limited human interaction. As exemplified by shelter literacy programs across the country, this reading program will encourage our shelter pets to approach the front of their kennels for potential adopters and thus improve their chances of a short stay with us at HSSA. To register and to learn more, go to: https://support.hssaz.org/event/paws-and-pages-literacy-program-february-2019/e214615
Tucson Sugar Skulls Game benefitting homeless pets
Tucson Convention Center 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZThe Humane Society of Southern Arizona is teaming up with Tucson's newest sports entertainment extravaganza, Tucson Sugar Skulls indoor football, for a "bring your dogs to the game!" event on Sunday, April 14th. Kickoff is at 3pm at the Tucson Arena downtown - but the fun starts well before that!
The Tucson Sugar Skulls return to the "boneyard" at the TCC arena for the third home game of their inaugural season this coming Sunday, April 14th against in-state rivals the Arizona Rattlers for a key Indoor Football League matchup. The fun starts at 1pm with an outdoor tailgate and community celebration featuring your Humane Society of Southern Arizona, onsite with wonderful adoptable dogs from 1 to 3pm.
Already have a dog? GREAT - bring them to the game! For just a $5 doggie ticket (available only at the TCC box office) you can bring your leashed and well-behaved canine pal to the Sugar Skulls game with you! And that $5 is being collected and donated to the Humane Society so we can continue our great programs for pets in our community.
All HSSA Locations Closed
HSSA Main Campus, Thrift, PAWSH La Encantada, and PAWSH Park Place Mall will be closed for in-service staff training this day. We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, April 30th.
Show Dogs and Shelter Dogs
HSSA Main Campus 635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Humane Society of Southern Arizona is proud to present the SPEEK Adult Lecture Series. The SPEEK program provides fun and educational monthly classes to further relationships between animals and the adults who love them! On Thursday, May 2nd at 5pm learn the difference between purebred dogs and shelter dogs, including some very amazing benefits to bringing home your new best friend from the shelter. An expert judge from the Tucson Kennel Club, alongside one of HSSA's amazing volunteers, will provide insight into what judges look for and how shelter dogs are the real winners! Registration is ONLY $10 per class. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Reserve your seat today at https://support.hssaz.org/event/adult-lecture-series-may-2-2019-from-5-00-7-00-p-m/e208618 To learn more about upcoming classes visit https://hssaz.org/services/education/adults/lecture-series/?highlight=speek