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High Country Humane

Flagstaff, AZ

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High Country Humane is the Flagstaff shelter serving northern Arizona, providing animal care and adoption services across two campuses: its main site on Highway 89 and a second Butler Avenue campus.

Hours Thu-Tue 11am-5pm. Closed Wednesday.
Areas served Flagstaff and Coconino County, Arizona

High Country Humane serves Flagstaff and Coconino County, Arizona.

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 928-526-0742 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Browse adoptable cats online, then visit during open hours (no appointment needed) to meet them, sign an adoption agreement and pay the fee. Cats and dogs are not pre-tested together, so introduce them carefully at home.

Location

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The area

Coconino County at a glance

Population 144,508
Housing units 70,645
Est. households with a cat 17,693

Coconino County has an estimated 17,693 cat-owning households, a sense of how many local adopters High Country Humane potentially reaches.

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. It is 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

Do I need an appointment to meet a cat?

No. Just visit during open hours, Thursday through Tuesday, 11am-5pm (closed Wednesdays).

What is the 3-3-3 rule?

A guideline for the adjustment period after adoption: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn your routine, and 3 months to start feeling at home.

Who can surrender a pet here?

Only residents currently living in Coconino County. Complete an owner surrender application to schedule a behavior evaluation.

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Surrendering a cat

Only accepts surrenders from Coconino County residents. Complete an owner surrender application to schedule a behavior evaluation appointment; a manager will follow up to discuss options and scheduling.

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