35 Reputable Dog Rescues in Maricopa County, Arizona (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Maricopa County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Arizona here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. HALO Animal Rescue

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Provides shelter that they never euthanize for pets that are homeless or injured. They provide education on animal welfare and partner with other agencies to be able to provide care. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested, dewormed, microchipped, and registered.

    HALO Animal Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  2. AZ Small Dog Rescue

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    They take in surrender animals and rescue from animal shelters. They provide any medical care needed from the animals. Adoptable pets have had wellness exams, they are spayed/neutered, received vaccinations, deworming, and dental cleaning.

    AZ Small Dog Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  3. Paw Placement

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Their goal is to reduce euthanasia to animals and educate on how to care for these animals responsibly. Adoptable pets are vaccinated, microchipped, tested, and spayed/neutered.

    Paw Placement is a no-kill shelter.

  4. Boxer Luv Rescue

    5. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Since 1998, this rescue has been rescuing boxers and boxer mixes in Arizona. They are placed in foster homes to receive any medical or emotional care they need. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. If pet needs continuous medical care fees may be reduced.

  5. We`re The Cat`s Meow Pet Rescue

    6. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Animals are rescued that are abandoned and require treatment. Cats are tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered and have received vaccinations.

    We`re The Cat`s Meow Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  6. Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA

    7. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Since the mid 90`s AAWL has pulled animals scheduled to be euthanized to provide medical care and rehoming. They work with animal behaviors and training. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, medically and emotionally evaluated, and treated with fleas/ticks. Adopted pets get 30 day free health insurance.

    Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA is a no-kill shelter.

  7. Robin Hood Animal Rescue

    8. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    This rescue takes in all dogs and cats no matter breed or situation. They care for their medical needs and examine these animals. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, medically screened, vaccinated and microchipped.

    Robin Hood Animal Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  8. Lucky Dog Rescue

    9. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Lucky dog rescue continues to care for their animals after they have been rehomed. They continue to offer obediance training for the pet. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and registered. They also perform evaluations with blood test to identify any medical issues.

    Lucky Dog Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

    • ✔Adoption Fee: Puppy – 6 mos: $425 7 mos – 8 years: $400 9 years and older: $300 Dogs receiving heartworm treatment: $475

    • ✔Address: 4400 N. Scottsdale Rd Ste 9-319 Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Telephone: (480) 704-4628 (Call them)

    • ✔Email: Info@luckydogrescue.org

    • ✔Facebook Page: Facebook

  9. Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion

    10. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion was founded in 1957 to provide animals compassion, by not believing in euthanasia for space. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and evaluated for wellness. When an animal is adopted they get to go home with a bag of food and discount on retail items and training.

    Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion is a no-kill shelter.

  10. Canine Rescue Coalition (AZ Mastiff Rescue)

    11. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Canine Rescue Coalition work to restoring Mastiff dogs health and finding them a forever home. They also communicate and educate the community on responsible pet ownership. Adoptable pets are medically cared for and spayed/neutered.

  11. Valley Dogs

    12. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Valley Dogs started in 2008 to rescue dogs to provide a temporary home until they can be adopted. They educate the community on medically caring for pets. They also get their animals from surrender, stray, and animal shelters. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and receive most vaccinations.

  12. Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy

    13. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy rescue dogs, rehabilitate, and rehome. Their main focus is to rescue pitbulls and pitbull mixes. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.

  13. White German Shepherd Rescue

    14. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    White German Shepherd Rescue focuses on rescuing White German Sherpherds to tend to their medical needs and rehome. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

  14. Friends For Life Animal Rescue

    15. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Friends For Life Animal Rescue has been open since 1993 to provide a temporary and safe home for animals. The dedicate their facilities on homeless and stray animals. Adoptable pets are vaccinated, tested, and microchipped.

  15. Arizona Golden Rescue

    16. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Arizona Golden Rescue are dedicated to rescuing golden retrievers and retriever mixed. They educate the community on responsible pet ownership. Adoptable pets are vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered, medically evaluated and treated.

  16. AZ Cavalier Rescue

    17. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    AZ Cavalier Rescue has been rescuing dogs since 2008. They dedicate their facilities to rescue cavaliers and English toy spaniels.

  17. Saving One Life

    18. Best Dog Rescues in Phoenix

    Since 2009, Saving One Life does not believe in euthanasia unless medically necessary. Adoptable pets have gone through behaviorial assessment, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, tested, and microchipped.

    Saving One Life is a no-kill shelter.

  18. Mini Mighty Mutts Rescue

    19. Mini Mighty Mutts Rescue specializes in small dogs of any breed. They are given a temporary home to medically care and nurture them. Adoptable pets are medically vetted and spayed/neutered.

  19. Four Peaks Animal Rescue

    20. Four Peaks Animal Rescue rescues all types of pets. They provide education on the responsibility of being an animal owner such as; feeding, grooming, medical needs, housebreaking, and training.

    Four Peaks Animal Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  20. Arizona Pug Adoption & Rescue Network

    21. Provide medical, physical, and emotional needs for Pugs in Arizona. The pugs are spayed and neutered. Adoption includes up to date shots.

  21. ABC (Animals Benefit Club of Arizona, Inc.)

    22. This is a private shelter that focus on the most severe cases of pet abandonment and injuries.They provide medical needs to these pets and ensure the adoptable pets have had bloodwork, current vaccinations, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and have collars. After adoption they still support the pets behavioral and physical health.

    ABC (Animals Benefit Club of Arizona, Inc.) is a no-kill shelter.

  22. Rockstar Canine Rescue & Sanctuary

    23. The Mission Statement of Rockstar Canine Rescue & Sanctuary: “Rockstar Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, all-breed Phoenix dog rescue founded in 2010. We are determined to change lives of our rescued dogs by transforming each dog from abused and neglected victim to “ROCKSTAR”.”

    Rockstar Canine Rescue & Sanctuary is a no-kill shelter.

  23. Saving Paws

    24. The Mission Statement of Saving Paws: “Saving Paws Rescue AZ is an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to providing veterinary care, evaluation and adoptive homes for German Shepherd Dogs , Belgian Malinois and others who are left in pounds to await uncertain fate, are owner surrenders ( divorce, death, etc.) or are from abusive or negligent situations. We help provide a safe harbor for German Shepherds and other breeds that might otherwise be destroyed.

    Donations and adoption fees offset the high cost of veterinary care, food, boarding and numerous other expenses.  By adopting from “Saving Paws Rescue”, you become our partner in the rescue. You can make a difference. Support the animals in need – Adopt/Foster/Volunteer/Donate”

    Saving Paws is a no-kill shelter.

  24. All About Animals Rescue

    25. The Mission Statement of All About Animals Rescue: “Mission

    All About Animals is dedicated to saving companion animals whose lives are in jeopardy by providing rescue, foster and adoption.

    Vision

    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 a 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.

    “

    All About Animals Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  25. Carrie On Rescue

    26. The Mission Statement of Carrie On Rescue: “Carrie On Rescue was founded in 2013. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill pet rescue organization based in Gilbert, AZ. We are all volunteers with no paid employees who dedicate our free time to help save as many animals from death row at the local shelters in the Phoenix area as we can.

    Our mission is to reduce euthanasia of homeless dogs and cats at shelters through rescue and quality adoptions.

    We do not have a shelter facility of our own. All of our animals are placed in loving foster homes until they are adopted. The directors of Carrie on Rescue have been involved in animal rescue for more than a decade. We are very passionate about what we do as we truly love animals and we hope to see the day when all animals will have a loving home and we will no longer be needed. We envision the day when all animal shelters are empty because every dog and cat has found a loving family who will cherish them for their entire life.”

    Carrie On Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  26. Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary

    27. The Mission Statement of Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary: “Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary (FLPS) is the only senior-only animal rescues in Maricopa County, Arizona. Formed in 2012 as a non-profit 501[c][3] organization, the focus of FLPS is to save senior animals who are often overlooked by providing them the opportunity to thrive in a safe and caring environment. FLPS serves a public need by offering housing to a limited number of senior pets.
    “

    Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary is a no-kill shelter.

  27. Home Fur Good Animal Rescue

    28. Home Fur Good Animal Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  28. Paws Rescue Alliance

    29. The Mission Statement of Paws Rescue Alliance: “Our mission is to be advocates for animals who do not have a voice. To do this, we feel we need to follow a three-prong approach.

    First, we need to educate the communities we work in on the humane and proper treatment of their animals.

    Second, we need to follow through on educating on the importance of vaccinations and spays/neuters and facilitate in providing these things in communities that do not have the means to provide for themselves.

    Third, we place adoptable pets with foster families until they can find a forever home.

    We are advocates for the voiceless.”

  29. One Love Pit Bull Foundation

    30. The Mission Statement of One Love Pit Bull Foundation: “One Love Pit Bull Foundation is a nonprofit organization that advocates for pit bull type dogs with a focus on shelter programs, pet retention, community outreach and sterilization.
    “

  30. Bully Pride of Arizona Bully Breed Advocacy

    31. The Mission Statement of Bully Pride of Arizona Bully Breed Advocacy: “Bully Pride of Arizona
    Bully Breed Advocacy & Community Resource Center.
    Providing the community with bully breed education, shelter system information, offering training tips, trainer referrals and foster dog training classes. Information regarding bully breed housing and insurance and offering courtesy postings of stray and shelter dogs to promote adoptions. If there is available committed foster, we will intake a rescued dog from time to time.
    Bully Pride of Arizona advocates against the inhumane activity of dogfighting, chaining and the unethical practice of backyard breeding. Striving to help bully breeds obtain a positive image through education despite the image that the general public has of them due to misinformation and media sensationalism. Promoting spaying/neutering and responsible bully ownership.
    www.bullyprideofaz.com

    To adopt, we do require an approved application. If your application is approved, we would offer a meet and greet. We do require a home check too. Our adoption fees listed on our website along with our adoption process. Bios are listed too.

    Email: bullyprideofaz@gmail.com

    Website: www.bullyprideofaz.com”

  31. Arf-Anage Dog Rescue

    32. The Mission Statement of Arf-Anage Dog Rescue: “Here at Arf-Anage Dog Rescue, our motto is “No Mom Left Behind”. We specialize in moms and pups from local shelters as well as the Navajo reservation. When fosters are available, we also help with puppies that are owner-surrendered, “accidental” litters, or the last of a litter that someone just “couldn`t get rid of”.

    Once our Mama dogs are done raising their pups, they are given time to recover then spayed, rehabbed, and made ready for forever families.

    Puppies are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. We orient them into a foster-home environment and begin potty training and socialization. We find them great forever homes and in case it doesn`t work out, we take the dogs back and find them another loving home. We offer 80% refunds on adoption fees up to 5 days after the adoption.

    In some situations, we also offer assistance to help find free or reasonable spay and neuter services for owned pets.”

  32. Better Days Rescue

    33. The Mission Statement of Better Days Rescue: “We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs in need.
    We promote responsible dog ownership by educating the public in the selection, care, and training of dogs. We vet thoroughly, and we strive for lifetime matches.”

  33. Arizona Shih Tzu and Small Breed Rescue

    34. The Mission Statement of Arizona Shih Tzu and Small Breed Rescue: “Arizona Shih Tzu and Small Breed Rescue is a 501(c)(3) not for profit rescue dedicated to the rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming of Shih and smaller breeds such as Poodles, Yorkies, Bichon, Schnauzer, Lhasa Apso, Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel and Terriers. We rescue pure breed as well as mixes of all ages … and we have been know to take a bigger dog or two who have been brought to our doorstep with no where else to go. 

    We believe that there is a home for every dog, but we have the responsibility to place our dogs into home that will meet their needs both physically and emotionally. We look for people and families with patient and loving hearts who understand the furbaby mind.

    Abuse, abandonment, neglect, irresponsible breeders, puppy mills, financial difficulties, changes in family circumstances, childbirth, death of their Guardian are all contributers to the homeless population of dogs and why they end up a”

  34. Saving Orphan Souls Rescue (S.O.S.)

    35. The Mission Statement of Saving Orphan Souls Rescue (S.O.S.): “Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/SAVINGORPHANSOULS123/?fref=ts

     

    Saving Orphan Souls Rescue Website:

    http://savingorphansouls.org

    Saving Orphan Souls Rescue specializes in abused, neglected, strays, injured, senior and overlooked animals in our county shelters. Our main goal is to serve the community by rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing the orphan souls in our care. We are extremely diligent in placing all of our animals in their forever homes by utilizing a comprehensive matchmaking questionnaire, in-person interview”

    Saving Orphan Souls Rescue (S.O.S.) is a no-kill shelter.

  35. Companion Animal Rehabilitation Emergency Medical Fund

    36. The Mission Statement of Companion Animal Rehabilitation Emergency Medical Fund: “Since 2013, C.A.R.E. Medical Fund has provided emergency medical funding and assistance to companion animals in our shelters. What would normally deem a shelter pet as unadoptable due to treatable illness or age, we provide the funding for life-saving procedures that give hope. We are dedicated to helping homeless pets in our community find their second chance through medical intervention, education and community programs.”