Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Fearless Kitty Rescue — Fountain Hills
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Yes
Licensed Wildlife RehabilitatorNo — domestic cat rescue
Address
16832 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone
480-837-7777
Email
info@fearlesskittyrescue.org
County
Maricopa County
Website
Fearless Kitty Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No dedicated emergency hotline listed
Animals Helped
Cats
Kittens
Abandoned cats
Stray cats
Cats transferred from overcrowded shelters
Cats needing medical or behavioral support
Services Provided
Cat and kitten rescue
Veterinary care
Spay and neuter services
Foster care
Adoption
Socialization and behavioral support
Special-needs and hospice fostering
Community education
About
Fearless Kitty Rescue is a Fountain Hills-based no-kill cat rescue founded to save homeless or abandoned cats and kittens. The organization provides shelter, veterinary treatment, foster care and permanent adoptive placement. It also serves cats transferred from municipal shelters, plus cats from other situations where they may be at risk.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Foothills Animal Rescue — Scottsdale
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator No — domestic animal rescue
Address
Brynne Smith Memorial Campus
10197 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone
480-488-9890
Email
No general public email listed; use the contact form on the organization’s website.
County
Maricopa County
Website
Foothills Animal Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No dedicated emergency hotline listed
Animals Helped
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Senior pets
Homeless and abandoned companion animals
Animals needing medical or behavioral care
Services Provided
Rescue and sheltering
Dog and cat adoption
Foster care
Medical care
Behavioral support
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Spay and neuter services
Community support and education
About
Foothills Animal Rescue has served the Scottsdale area since 1995. It operates an adoption center for homeless dogs and cats. The organization provides medical treatment, behavioral care, fostering, plus adoption placement. Adopted animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, then microchipped.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Desert Tails Shelter — Scottsdale
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
6423 E. Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone
No current general telephone number is prominently published on the shelter’s website.
Email
deserttailsshelter@gmail.com
County
Maricopa County
Website
Desert Tails Shelter
Emergency Hotline
No dedicated emergency hotline listed
Animals Helped
Dogs
Puppies
Pregnant dogs
Newborn litters
Abandoned dogs
Abused and neglected dogs
Dogs at risk of shelter euthanasia
Services Provided
Dog rescue
No-kill sheltering
Veterinary care
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Spay and neuter services
Rehabilitation and socialization
Adoption
Transport assistance between rescue organizations
About
Desert Tails Shelter is a volunteer-operated, donor-funded dog rescue in Scottsdale. It accepts dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments. The rescue places special emphasis on abandoned, abused or overlooked dogs. It also helps animals at risk in overcrowded shelters. The organization does not generally accept direct owner surrenders because of limited capacity.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center — Scottsdale
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Yes
Licensed Wildlife RehabilitatorYes — native-wildlife rehabilitation facility
Address
27026 N. 156th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Mailing Address
PMB 115
8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone
General: 480-471-9109
Wildlife Emergency Rescue Line 480-433-5656
Email
swcc@southwestwildlife.org
County
Maricopa County
Website
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Emergency Hotline
Yes
Animals Helped
Coyotes
Bobcats
Foxes
Javelinas
Bears
Mountain lions
Coatis
Mexican gray wolves
Other native Arizona mammals
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Emergency intake
Veterinary treatment
Wildlife rehabilitation
Release back into native habitat
Lifelong sanctuary for non-releasable wildlife
Conservation programs
Wildlife education
Endangered-species support
About:
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center rescues injured, orphaned and displaced native Arizona mammals. Releasable animals receive treatment and rehabilitation before being returned to the wild. Animals unable to survive independently may receive lifelong care at the accredited sanctuary. The center does not accept birds or rabbits.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Phoenix Herpetological Society — North Scottsdale
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Specialized reptile rescue and rehabilitation; general Arizona wildlife-rehabilitator status was not publicly confirmed
Mailing Address
20701 N. Scottsdale Road
Suite 107, PMB 401
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Physical Sanctuary Address
Private; provided after an appointment is confirmed.
Phone
480-513-4377
Email
info@phoenixherp.com
County
Maricopa County
Website
Phoenix Herpetological Society
Emergency Hotline
No dedicated emergency hotline listed
Animals Helped
Snakes
Rattlesnakes
Lizards
Tortoises
Turtles
Crocodilians
Amphibians
Native and non-native reptiles
Unwanted or surrendered exotic reptiles
Services Provided
Reptile rescue
Rehabilitation
Lifelong sanctuary
Reptile surrender assistance
Adoption of eligible reptiles
Native reptile relocation
Rattlesnake relocation
Conservation
Public education and training
About
Phoenix Herpetological Society is a North Scottsdale nonprofit specializing in native and non-native reptiles. Its programs include rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary care, reptile adoption, relocation assistance and education. Visits, animal surrenders and tours require advance appointments.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Liberty Wildlife — Phoenix
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
2600 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone
480-998-5550
For wildlife emergencies, call the number above and follow the emergency-menu instructions.
County
Maricopa County
Website
Liberty Wildlife
Emergency Hotline:
Yes
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Eagles
California condors
Reptiles
Amphibians
Rabbits
Squirrels
Opossums
Bobcats
Coyotes
Other native Arizona wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife emergency intake
Medical treatment
Orphan care
Wildlife rehabilitation
Release back into the wild
Conservation
Environmental education
Non-Eagle Feather Repository
Placement of non-releasable wildlife
About
Liberty Wildlife is one of Arizona’s major wildlife hospitals and rehabilitation centers. It treats native birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, including endangered or federally protected species. Arizona Game and Fish identifies Liberty Wildlife as a rehabilitation facility plus a partner organization. Current intake restrictions should be checked before transporting an animal.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Wild at Heart — Cave Creek
501(c)(3) NonprofitYes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Yes
Address
31840 N. 45th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Phone
480-595-5047 24/7
County
Maricopa County
Website
Wild at Heart
Emergency Hotline
Yes
Animals Helped
Owls
Hawks
Falcons
Eagles
Burrowing owls
Other Arizona birds of prey
Services Provided
Raptor rescue
Emergency assistance
Medical treatment
Rehabilitation
Flight conditioning
Release back into the wild
Burrowing-owl relocation and habitat projects
Lifelong care for non-releasable raptors
Wildlife education
About
Wild at Heart is an Arizona-based center specializing in raptor rescue, rehabilitation and release. It treats injured owls, hawks, falcons, eagles and other birds of prey. The center also cares for orphaned raptors. The facility relocates displaced burrowing owls and provides permanent care for raptors that cannot safely be released. It is not open for unscheduled drop-ins.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Arizona Humane Society — Phoenix
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator No — domestic animal-welfare organization
Address
Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus
5501 E. Van Buren Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone
602-997-7585
Email
No general public email listed; use the appropriate contact form or department listed on the website.
County
Maricopa County
Website
Arizona Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No dedicated wildlife emergency hotline listed
Animals Helped
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Other domestic companion animals
Injured stray animals
Abused and neglected pets
Pets requiring intensive medical treatment
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Emergency animal medical response
Trauma care
Shelter and adoption
Foster care
Bottle-baby kitten care
Parvovirus treatment
Cruelty investigations
Behavior rehabilitation
Veterinary and wellness services
Spay and neuter services
About
Arizona Humane Society is a private, independent nonprofit that focuses heavily on sick, injured and vulnerable companion animals. Its Papago Park campus includes a large shelter-based trauma hospital offering emergency treatment, surgery, intensive kitten care and rehabilitation before adoption or placement.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Arizona Animal Welfare League — Phoenix
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
N
Address
25 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone
602-273-6852
Email
No single general public email listed; use the appropriate department or contact form on the website.
County
Maricopa County
Website
Arizona Animal Welfare League
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Homeless companion animals
Animals transferred from rural and overcrowded shelters
Animals requiring medical or behavioral care
Services Provided
Rescue and shelter transfer
Dog and cat adoption
Foster care
Medical and behavioral evaluation
Vaccinations
Spay and neuter services
Microchipping
Low-cost community veterinary care
Pet-owner resources
Humane education
About
Arizona Animal Welfare League is a registered nonprofit and one of Arizona’s longest-operating no-kill animal shelters. It places dogs and cats through adoption or foster programs. The organization also provides medical care, behavior assessment, community education and affordable veterinary services.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026
Humane Society of Southern Arizona — Tucson
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
635 W. Roger Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone
520-327-6088
Email
No single general public email listed; department-specific emails and contact forms are available on the website.
County
Pima County
Website
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Ferrets
Domestic birds
Chickens
Ducks
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Pet intake and surrender assistance
Veterinary care
Low-cost vaccinations
Spay and neuter services
Microchipping
Trap-neuter-return
Pet food assistance
Dog training
Humane education and outreach
About
Humane Society of Southern Arizona is an independent nonprofit serving Tucson and surrounding communities. In addition to sheltering and adoption, it operates veterinary, intake, foster, pet-food assistance, training and community-support programs. These services are designed to keep animals healthy while helping families stay together.
Last Verified
August 6, 2026