Finding Fido is a non-profit rescue group dedicated to reducing euthanasia of adoptable animals in shelters. Our hearts go out for the seniors and special needs animals, as they are often overlooked and are the first ones to be euthanized. We do not have a shelter--all of our animals live in foster homes with families--we are able to observe these animals on a daily basis--we know their personalities, we know their likes and dislikes, and most important, we know what type of home environment will be best for them. If you are interested in fostering please feel free to contact us. We can only continue to save lives with the generosity of our wonderful foster parents.
Our adoption process is as follows:
1. completion of a questionnaire
2. home visit
3. meeting the pet
As a policy, we only adopt out our cats and kittens to homes that agree to keep them strictly INDOORS only and promise to NEVER declaw the cat or kitten. If you require a declawed cat or kitten there are lots of them already in rescue and we are happy to help you find one. We also ask that if you are ever unable to keep the animal you adopted from us that you return it to us, we never want to see our beloved fosters in the pound or shelters again.
You may also meet our pets at various PETSMARTs throughout the valley. Please check back often to see which PETSMART we will
be visiting on that weekend or send us an email. We do adoptions most Saturdays and Sundays but will meet during the week for especially our special needs cases.
A frequent question we get is, where do our animals come from?
The majority of our animals come directly off of various Euthanasia lists around Arizona both Maricopa County and Pima pounds. We also take animals that cannot be adopted out by the Humane Society due to their age, health, or behavior. We are incredibly dedicated to these animals as the majority of them would no longer be alive without us today. We take in a huge range of "e-list" animals, everything from kittens or puppies who are too young to be adopted out, behavioral cases in which case the animal is fearful in the pound (we really don't blame them for being scared there!), to mild up to extremely severe medical cases. We rely on heavily on donations and our wonderful volunteers to be able to continue doing this.
Are you considering adopting a pet?
Before you make the important decision to adopt, ask yourself these questions:
How many hours am I home?
Will that be enough time to feed and exercise my new pet, in addition to my other activities?
How many animals do I currently have?
Can I reasonably expect to give enough attention to each one on a daily basis?
Do I have new carpet or furniture? Will I be upset if they get ruined by chewing or housebreaking problems? (Puppies love to chew, and will happily chew furniture in addition to remote controls, electrical cords, and other expensive toys. Kittens and cats need to be trained what they are allowed to scratch versus not.)
Do I make enough money to provide yearly vaccinations and two or three vet visits per year, assuming the dog or cat I adopt remains healthy?
Can I provide quality food, chew toys, a bed, and other assorted necessities? (Most vet visits with vaccinations or
medication run in the neighborhood of $60 to $100, but can quickly go even higher when there is a health problem.)
Is my home situation stable?
Am I planning to move soon?
Am I starting a new relationship or ending an old one?
Am I expecting a [human] baby?
(These are not good times to bring a new pet into a home.)
Am I willing to take on all responsibilities for the life of the pup, including special care as the dog ages? (Small dogs can easily live to be 18 years old!)
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Why microchip? A microchip is the size of a grain of rice implanted via a simple shot between the shoulder blades. Many pets who were wearing tags when lost are NOT wearing them when turned into the shelters. A chip is proof positive that your animal belongs to YOU. You are given a passcode, so the information on the chip may only be changed by you.
We are also offering classes on canine massage therapy. Massage is great for a variety of ailments--hip dysplasia, arthritis, anxiety--just to name a few. Each participant is given a step by step manual, taught a routine, and given handouts on holisitic treatments. Classes are only $20.00 with all the proceeds going directly into our medical fund.
Every penny in our medical fund goes directly towards medical care for our animals, or those in other rescues. Classes fill up quickly!!
