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A Scottsdale animal welfare organization operating since 1995 and helping more than 1,000 pets a year, making it one of the Valley's longer-established rescues.

Adoption fee From $0
Hours Daily 10am-5pm.
Areas served Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area, Arizona
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $0

$0 to $300 depending on the animal's age

Requirements

All adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip and spay or neuter surgery.

How it works

Adoptions are first come, first served. Visit during business hours to meet available cats.

Location

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The area

Maricopa County at a glance

Population 4,559,748
Housing units 1,884,334
Est. households with a cat 555,553

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the adoption fee include?

Fees range from $0-$300 depending on the animal and age, and cover vaccinations, microchipping and spay/neuter.

Can Foothills hold a pet for me?

No. Adoptions are first-come, first-served and the shelter cannot hold animals.

Is there an age requirement to volunteer?

Yes, volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Rehoming information is at foothillsanimal.org/rehome-your-pet/.

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