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Choose your adoption fee with this Arizona Humane Society special

Jun 22, 2023, 8:00 PM

Kira (left), a two-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, and Pulga (right), a one-year-old terrier mix, were brought to the Arizona Humane Society earlier this month when their family lost their home. With nowhere else to go, the duo has stolen the hearts of all AHS staff and volunteers in their relatively short time with the shelter. (Arizona Humane Society) Austin is a 4-year-old American Bulldog mix who has been patiently waiting for his new family while in and out of AHS’ care for nearly a year. (Arizona Humane Society)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society is launching an adoption special through June 30.

The “pay what you can” special will allow new owners to choose what adoption fee they will pay, according to a press release.

Dogs one year and older at both South Mountain and the Scottsdale PetSmart locations are eligible for the special.

Animal intake numbers have increased, with the first half of 2023 seeing a 26 percent increase – with dog intake increasing by 40 percent, the press release stated

All adoptable dogs have been spayed, neutered, microchipped and are up to date on vaccines.

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Choose your adoption fee with this Arizona Humane Society special