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Fostering saves lives

June is Foster A Pet Month

There are endless benefits to fostering. June is National Foster a Pet Month, making it the perfect time to open your home to a pet in need and make a meaningful difference. Fostering aids in the socialization of pets in our care, helping them become more comfortable and prepared for an eventual transition into their forever homes. It also allows us to learn more about each pet’s unique personality, preferences, and needs, so that we can better match them with the right adoptive family.

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Our Impact

Working to create a more humane society.

We rescue and protect companion animals by providing for their wellbeing, uniting them with loving homes, and advocating for a compassionate society. Thanks to all our volunteers, fosters, donors that have contributed toward our impact in 2025:

1,319

pets have found homes

8,665

pets have been spayed/neutered

193,630 lbs

lbs of pet food distributed
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Become an AAHS volunteer!

Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give! Join us in our mission to save more lives and help animals in need. We could not do our lifesaving work without the help of our beloved volunteers.

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