All About Halo Animal Rescue by L. A. Keller

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Magic and Chance - my current two rescues.  Magic was abandoned in my neighborhood and it took six weeks before I could approach him.  Chance came to us from Halo as a kitten to provide companionship to Magic.  They don't always get along this well as Chance is a bit of a brat.

As an animal rescue advocate I couldn't consider purchasing a pet. There are so many abandoned animals waiting and hoping someone will come along and love them. It shatters my faith in mankind to see the condition some are in when arriving at the shelters. Despite that the generosity and devotion by volunteers renews my belief that so some people will give selflessly of their time and money to correct the wrongs.

Lately I've not had the time I wish I could devote to Halo Animal Rescue but I hope the information I'm providing will motivate to you become a contributor - in any fashion. Even a few dollars goes a long way to provide the food and care these wonderful cats and dogs deserve.

Halo stands for Helping Animals Live On and last year they helped save more than 5,400 pets and find them loving homes. Started in 1994 by two women, Michel Herstam and Heather Allen, their mission statement is "Helping Animals Live On through increased adoption, sterilization and pet care education."

For years Halo was headquartered beside the Maricopa County Animal Shelter in Phoenix but moved in 2017 to Central Phoenix on 32nd Avenue and Bell Road.  The new facility has 45 indoor dog runs, 4 indoor play yards, a puppy nursery, grooming area and a cat area which can house over 25 cats. Halo has partnered with Petsmart Charities to help place animals with new families.

Halo is always happy to have new volunteers and they provide a training program, t-shirt and identification badge.  Volunteers are needed for everything from dog walkers, kitty cuddlers to laundry help. If your time is limited you can donate animal toys, beds, blankets and towels as well as financial support. You can also foster a pet in your home until he or she finds a forever placement.

Once you have received your training it's as easy as going online to select which shifts you are available to work and in which location.

To view the current roster of super star kittens and cats, click on the link below.


HALO Animal Rescue Main Shelter
Cat and Dog Adoptions
3227 E Bell Rd, Ste D151, Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-971-9222
Mon - Fri 11AM - 6PM
Sat & Sun 11AM - 5PM

​HALO Pet Adoption Center
Metrocenter Mall (map it)
Cat and Dog Adoptions
9617 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051
602-997-HALO (4256)
11AM - 6PM Daily

PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center
PetSmart Deer Valley
Cat and Dog Adoptions
2901 W Agua Fria Fwy, Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-492-9045 Option 5
11AM - 6PM Daily

PetSmart Luv-a-Pet Adoption Centers
Cat Adoptions-we have cats available every day during PetSmart store hours at the following location:
21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, 480-513-4262

Petco
Cat Adoptions--we have cats available every day during Petco store hours at the following locations:
10190 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, 623-936-4034
9480 W Northern Ave, Glendale, 623-877-2730
2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, 623-580-5018
6090 W Behrend Dr, Glendale, 623-376-0621

Please consider adopting a pet. As a cat momma and lover for more than 40 years, I know there is no greater joy than that which is found when you open your heart to an animal that desperately needs a home.

Happy Trails,

Leslie


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