About Us

People for Paws AZ Rescue is a small but mighty 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs across Arizona and supporting local pet owners in need. Our mission is to provide safe, loving homes for neglected, abandoned, and at-risk dogs while promoting compassion and responsible pet ownership within our community.

Founded in 2024, we hit the ground running—rescuing and adopting out 10 deserving dogs in our first year. From the start, we’ve focused on quality over quantity, keeping our rescue small so every dog receives the personalized care and love they deserve.

Because we are a foster-based rescue with no physical shelter, our intake depends on available fosters and funding. At this time, we are not accepting new intakes due to limited fosters, time, space, and resources. However, we continue to support our community, pet owners, and animals in need whenever possible through outreach, resources, and assistance programs.

As a volunteer-run organization, we rely entirely on community support—receiving no government funding. Every donation, foster, and volunteer helps us continue our mission to give Arizona’s dogs a second chance and keep pets with the families who love them.