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I first came to know the AZ Humane Society via a Yelp community service event in which we came in to make blankets for the cats.
I used to take my dog JackJack here to play in their outdoor runs that are open to the public from daylight til 12 noon. My dog and I would stay for very long periods of time. I found that those dog runs were very under-utilized and we enjoyed them. The dog parks/runs were always very clean. The water was always on and worked well. Even if you don't want to use the dog runs, the property is huge and you can bring your dog there to walk for change of scenery. I always brought my own poop-bags, but I think that they may even have poop-bags that are for the public. Since it is a non-profit, it is probably best to bring your own.
When my dog died, I came here for the pet grief group that meets on the first Wednesday of every month. I came to learn of the Pet Grief group from my visit with Yelp. When a pet dies people who have never loved a pet in the way I loved my dog JackJack just don't understand the pain you feel. I really felt so isolated and in the most pain of my life. I was so happy to be among others who could relate to my pain and who could help me make sense of what was such a shocking feeling of pain. The group is run by a pet chaplain who leads the discussion. Being a scientist who is very spiritual, I honestly didn't know what to expect from a pet chaplain, but I was so pleasantly surprised to find a kind and understanding person who made the pain of losing my very best friend more understandable to me. I appreciated that service. Many people may not know that this is a service that is available to them, but it is.
When I am ready, I will sign up to be a dog walker and volunteer at the center with the dogs. I have not reached a point where I don't get very sad when I think about my dog or am around other people's dogs. But when I do, I can't wait to spend the time with the dogs there.
This is an amazing facility with so many dogs and animals that need homes and need to be loved. Even if you can't give a home, you can give a buck or you can give an hour --- an animal will love you for it.
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