After waiting 2 years to be ready to adopt a cat/kitten I went to this shelter. I was so happy walking in. None of the cats are dog tested and staff had no idea if they were child friendly. I decided a kitten would be best. It was not to be.
We have a cat friendly pit bull and twin toddler boys at home. We were denied. It didn't matter that we have extensive animal knowledge, have owned 3 police k-9's, horses, regularly foster for rescues and have helped rehab a variety of animals. I even worked at a shelter full time while I was in college. I was in charge of the feline department. Haha
I wasn't qualified to adopt a kitten!! Needless to say this was devastating for me and frustrating. Phoenix is one of the highest kill cities in the nation. It scares me that this place gets funded. The staff needs to be educated on how many animals are dying daily in this valley. I'm afraid other people may be ruined and not seek other rescues after dealing with this place. This affects the big picture. Management never returned calls or emails. I suspect their funding is per year, not per animal saved, so they make more money adopting fewer pets out.
AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!! Go anywhere else! Also, if they did deny you and you are reading this, please don't consider this typical of rescue! Dogs and cats are literally dying to be yours! Contact SPCA or find your new best bud on petfinder.com. I'm sorry to any animal lovers that shared my horrible experience. (Someone should apologize, and they never will!)