ABC Animal Rescue

A no-kill rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption shelter for dogs and cats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a brief collection of the most frequently asked questions.

FAQ

I picked up a stray cat/dog that I cannot keep. What can I do?

Check for ID tags and contact the phone number(s) if available
Take the animal to a vet office or PetSmart to scan for a microchip (free service)
Post flyers of the animal around the neighborhood where (s)he was found
Take photos of the animal and post them under the found sections online at Petfinder, Pets911, your local Craigslist page, and any other online resources you like. Review the "lost" sections of these same sites for animals that may match your rescue
Contact your personal network of friends, family, and coworkers to see if anyone is able to foster or adopt the animal

I am surrendering my cat/dog. How do I go about bringing him/her to ABC?

Like most animal rescue groups in Phoenix, ABC is typically at full capacity and can only take animals in as they are adopted out
Please email us and we can add your information to the waiting list
As animals are adopted, we will contact you on a first come, first served basis
Please consider contacting as many rescue groups as you can
Your friends, family, and coworkers are also an excellent resource for potential adopters of your cat/dog

I lost my cat/dog. What should I do?

Post flyers of your animal around the neighborhood where (s)he was lost
Take photos of your animal and post them under the lost sections online at Petfinder, Pets911, your local Craigslist page, and any other online resources you like. Review the "found" sections of these same sites - EVERY DAY - for potential matches
Contact Rabies Animal Care & Control and as many local rescue groups as you can to see if they recently had an animal come in that matches your lost animal
If your animal was microchipped, confirm that the chip company has all of your correct, current information on file

Are there any dog/cat breeds that ABC will not accept?