NEED TO PLACE A CAT?
There are over one hundred animal organizations in the Phoenix area. This list is just a small sample of organizations that might be able to help you with surrendering a pet. Just about every website has a resource section of its own.
If you are looking for help with a specific breed, such as Maine Coon cats, use Google to search for *Main Coon* and *Phoenix*, plus any other terms that may help you narrow down your results.
Organizations have their own requirements for owner surrenders, so be prepared to provide documentation of shots (vaccinations and rabies), combo tests (also known as snap tests) for feline leukemia and FIV, and proof of spaying or neutering. You may be asked to pay a surrender fee as well. Sometimes for an extra donation, the rescue will take care of the tests and vaccinations. Often, they will request a photo and bio of your cat.
Please keep in mind that the priority of these organizations is the direct care of their current animals, so they may not return your call, voicemail message, or electronic message immediately. There are times when shelters or foster spaces are full and cannot accept kitties for a while. This is especially true at the height of kitten season, in the spring and summer
BUCKEYE
B.A.R.K.
Website: http://buckeyeanimalrescueandkennel.webs.com/
Email: bark.animalrescue@yahoo.com
Facebook: B.A.R.K. (Buckeye Animal Rescue & Kennel
Phone: (623) 826-3085
CHANDLER
Rescuing Animals in Need (R.A.I.N.) – foster-based
Website: https://azrain.rescuegroups.org/
Email: azrainrescue@gmail.com
Facebook: RAIN – Rescuing Animals in Need
GILBERT
Friends for Life Animal Rescue (cats & dogs)
Website: https://www.azfriends.org/
Email: info@AZFriends.org
Facebook: Friends for Life Animal Rescue
Phone: 480-497-8296
ROAR Animal Rescue
Website: https://roaraz.org/
Email: info@roaraz.org
Phone: 480-600-7281
Save the Cats Arizona
Website: https://savethecatsaz.org/
Email: info@savethecatsaz.org
Facebook: Save the Cats Arizona
Phone: 602-582-2693
GLENDALE
Sun Valley Animal Shelter
Website: http://sunvalleypets.org/
Email: contact@sunvalleypets.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunValleyAnimalShelter
Phone: 623-872-7941
MESA
Arizona Maine Coon Cat Rescue
Website: http://azmccr.org/
Email: azmccr@gmail.com
Facebook: Arizona Maine Coon Cat Rescue, Inc
Phone: 480-666-5501
Desert Paws Rescue (cats & dogs)
Website: www.desertpawsrescue.org
Contact: http://www.desertpawsrescue.org/contacts/
Facebook: Desert Paws Rescue Cats
Phone: 480-380-5214
Kitts Kitten Rescue
Website: http://www.kittskittenrescue.org/
Email: info@kittskittenrescue.org
Phone: 480-939-9017
Kitty Kat Rescue (foster based)
Website: http://www.kittykatrescue.com/
Email: lflack@cox.net
Phone: 480-236-9453
PEORIA
Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue
Website: http://4pawsrescue.org/
Email: info@4pawsrescue.org
Facebook: Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue, Inc.
Phone: 623-773-2246 (Peoria)
PHOENIX
All About Animals Rescue
Website: http://www.allaboutanimalsaz.com/surrenders/
Email: allaboutanimalsaz@gmail.com
Facebook: All About Animals Rescue
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA
Website: http://www.aawl.org
Facebook: Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA
Phone: 602-273-6852
Arizona Humane Society
Website: http://www.azhumane.org/
Facebook: Arizona Humane Society
Phone: 602-997-7585
Cactus Cats Rescue
Website: http://www.cactuscatsrescue.org/
Email: inquiry@cactuscatsrescue.org
Facebook: Cactus Cats Rescue
Phone: 480-814-8801
Cool Cat’s Rescue
Website: https://coolcatsrescue-az.org/
Email: coolcatsrescueaz@gmail.com
Facebook: Cool Cats Rescue – Arizona
HALO Animal Rescue
Website: http://www.halorescue.org/
Email: info@halorescue.org
Facebook: HALO Animal Rescue
Phone: 602-971-9222
Heidi’s Village
Website: https://heidisvillage.org/
Email: info@heidisvillage.org
Facebook: Heidi’s Village
Phone: 602-241-4640
Home Fur Good
Website: http://homefurgood.org/
Email: info@homefurgood.org
Facebook: Home Fur Good
Phone: 602-971-1334
Little Rascals Rescue
Website: http://www.littlerascalsrescue.com/
Email: bu.ter.fly@hotmail.com
Facebook: Little Rascals Rescue
Phone: 623-210-6578 (text okay)
Maricopa County AZ Animal Care & Control
Website: https://www.maricopa.gov/3560/Animal-Care-and-Control
Email: generalemail2@mail.maricopa.gov
Phone: 602-506-7387
QUEEN CREEK
Happy Home for Wayward Cats
Website: Hadley Home For Wayward Cats
Phone: 480-332-6553
SCOTTSDALE
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary (specializes in senior cats and dogs over the age of 8)
Website: www.foreverlovedpets.org
Email: intake@foreverlovedpets.org
Facebook: Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary
Foothills Animal Rescue
Website: www.foothillsanimal.org
Email: support@foothillsanimal.org
Facebook: Foothills Animal Rescue
Phone: 480-488-9890
Four Peaks Animal Rescue
Website: http://fourpeaksanimalrescue.org/
Email: 4par@desertinet.com (Note: Please include phone#)
Facebook: Four Peaks Animal Rescue
Phone: 480-471-2201
Paw Placement (foster-based)
Website: http://www.pawplacement.org/
Intake form: CAT-Contact form
Facebook: Paw Placement Animal Rescue
Phone: 480-208-8255
TEMPE
Saving One Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Website: https://www.savingonelife.org/
Email: info@savingonelife.org
Facebook: Saving One Life
Phone: 602-715-2700
TUCSON
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Website: https://hssaz.org/
Contact: Contact Form
Facebook: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Phone: 520-327-6088
Disclaimer: Some groups on this list may no longer be in the rescue business and referrals are based on available public information