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Humane Society of Southern Arizona Animal shelter in Tucson, AZ

The HSSA is an independent, local 501(C) 3 organization.
We are not affiliated with nor do we receive any funding from any national organization such as the Humane Society of the United States.

We are the oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in southern Arizona, serving pets and the people who love them. And yes, we are NO-KILL.

OUR WORK

We save the lives of our homeless, abandoned, and often abused, animals. We receive, shelter and care for nearly 10,000 lost and unwanted companion animals each year.

OUR MISSION

Acting with compassion and responsible stewardship through innovative programs that serve pets and the people who love them..

OUR VISION

A community in which all pets are cared for and loved.

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Email adoptions@hssaz.org
Phone (520) 327-6088 ext.173
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Address
635 W. Roger Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
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Meet their adoptable pets

635 W. Roger Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85705

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Southern Arizona

We'll also keep you updated on SVEN's adoption status with email updates.
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SVEN

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on DUSTY's adoption status with email updates.
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DUSTY

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on EMPANADA's adoption status with email updates.
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EMPANADA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on CADRONIA's adoption status with email updates.
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CADRONIA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on MOLLY's adoption status with email updates.
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MOLLY

Belgian Tervuren/Husky

Female, 5 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on MAXIMUS's adoption status with email updates.
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MAXIMUS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on GHOST's adoption status with email updates.
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GHOST

Siberian Husky

Male, 4 yrs
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on ANITA's adoption status with email updates.
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ANITA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Tucson, AZ
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Shelter FAQs

Southern Arizona, Tucson, Pima County

Additional adoption info

No appointment is necessary to view/adopt! Adoptions are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. We ask that you come prepared to complete and finalize adoption, and to take the animal home at the time of your visit if the right match for you is found at our shelter. You may browse adoptable pets online here www.hssaz.org/adopt


Our Adoption Center is open from 11AM-7PM Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM-5PM Sunday, closed Mondays. Adoption process must be started 30 mins before closing.

Our adoption counselors will be happy to answer all your questions and give you background information on the animal that interests you. All members of the household (including other current household dogs, if possible) should be present to ensure the chosen pet is compatible with everyone during you appointment.

Please call 520.327.6088 x173 or go to www.hssaz.org to check for promotions and discounts as they happen often.

Our Current Adoption Fees:
Puppies (under 6 months): $225
Purebred puppies (under 6 months): $300
Purebred adult dogs (over 6 months): $225
Small dogs (under 25 lbs., under 6 years): $175
Small dogs (under 25 lbs., over 6 years): $125
Adult dogs (over 25 lbs., 6 months to 6 years): $90
Mature dogs (over 25 lbs., over 6 years): $60

Kittens (under 6 months): $160 or 2 for $235
Adult cats (6 months to 6 years): $90
Mature cats (over 6 years): $60

Mice/Rats/Gerbils/Hamsters: $10
Rabbits: $50
Ferrets: $80

Birds: $15-$300
Chickens/Roosters: $25
Ducks: $35

Check our website at www.hssaz.org for current adoption specials

All Dog Adoptions Include :
~Spay or neuter surgery
~Internal and external parasite treatment
~Microchip identification with lifetime registration
~Initial vaccinations include distemper/parvovirus, intranasal bordatella (kennel cough)
~Free visit to a veterinarian of your choice
~Rabies vaccination for dogs 3 months of age & older
~Starter bag of Dog Food

All Cat Adoptions Include:
~Spay or neuter surgery
~Microchip identification with lifetime registration
~Internal and external parasite treatment
~Initial upper-respiratory/distemper vaccination
~Free visit to a veterinarian of your choice
~Rabies vaccination for cats 3 months of age & older
~Starter bag of Cat Food

Adoption application

https://hssaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ADOPTION-APPLICATION-2020.pdf

https://www.classy.org/give/163875/#!/donation/checkout

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We'll also keep you updated on ANNA-BELLY*'s adoption status with email updates.
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ANNA-BELLY*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Turtle's adoption status with email updates.
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Turtle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Marana, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Lira's adoption status with email updates.
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Lira

Domestic Longhair

Female, Senior
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Mindy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mindy

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on HONNEY's adoption status with email updates.
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HONNEY

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on MARBLE*'s adoption status with email updates.
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MARBLE*

Boxer/English Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Tucson, AZ

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