EMERGENCY OR TEMPORARY HOUSING

Thank you for remembering that pets are part of the family too! When you are suffering in an emergency situation, they are suffering with you. For info on bully friendly and pet friendly housing check here.

Emergencies come in many forms. Some options available:

Short term care for evictions, hospitalizations
and other emergencies:

Pima Animal Care Center Safety Net Program: Allows community members to foster owned animals whose families are experiencing a temporary inability to provide care for them. This may be related to financial instability, domestic violence, incarceration, or hospitalization. Complete this application online or email pacc.safetynet@pima.gov. If you need information regarding eviction prevention or legal assistance visit Pima County’s Emergency Eviction Legal Service page.

Arizona Pet Project/Lost Our Home Pet Rescue: This service, for low income families, is expanding to offer temporary care/foster care in southern Arizona for people in crisis. Apply here or call (520) 333-5061.

Red Rover: has grants for short term boarding due to COVID-19 illness. A client representative must be included on the application. Apply online Emergency Boarding Grants – RedRover

PACT for Animals A nationwide non-profit. Offers foster care services to those serving in the military (their goal statement says they also assist pet owners who are experiencing a medical crisis which requires long-term hospitalization and recovery time). Application and instructions for emailing on website.

Military Oriented Needs and Resources

Dogs on Deployment (619) 800-3631
Website offers a database of foster homes/boarding facilities willing to take care of a dog/cat/bird/other for active military member on deployment at discounted rates or through incentive programs.
Fees vary
Guardian Angels for Soldiers Pets (254) 248-1818
Temporary foster care for active military and veteran in various situations: deployment, medical hardship, homelessness etc. Apply online. Fees Vary They also offer a Military Pet Assistance (MPA) Fund that can help you cover pet-related expenses, including veterinary care, short-term boarding (14 days or less), and mid-term boarding (30 days or less).
PACT for Animals A nationwide non-profit. Offers foster care services to those serving in the military and military support services personnel during deployment, training, or permanent change of station. PACT also assists pet owners who are experiencing a medical emergency and require long-term hospitalization and recovery time. Application and instructions for emailing on website.

Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Violence (520) 795-4266 hotline
Emergency Shelters for women and children and assistance with placing pets of people fleeing domestic violence
Mariposa Family Services can assist with applications for funds available specifically for those escaping domestic violence for boarding, vet care and vaccinations. Pets can be included on Orders of Protection. You may be able to obtain a court order to stay in the house with your pets free of abuse. Mariposa Family Services can assist with obtaining Orders of Protection, address protection applications, lay legal services, domestic violence counseling and other referrals and resources. Call Kristen, Director of Mariposa Family Services (520) 272-6489.
Sojourner Center shelters those escaping domestic violence and their pets. Hotline: (602) 244-0089 or Main (602) 244-0997
Red Rover (916) 429.2457
RedRover offers financial assistance for victims of domestic violence and their pets through our Safe Escape grants which pay for temporary boarding and/or veterinary care to enable domestic violence victims to remove their pets to safety. For safety reasons, the application must be submitted by a shelter worker.

Assisting the Homeless

Emergency and transitional housing is available for homeless individuals and families with pets who want to stay with their pets. Space is limited, contact the participating agencies which each can provide more information and help with the application process.

Our Family Services (520) 323-1708 x410 email intake@ourfamilyservices.org
Drop in intake hours at 2590 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, Arizona 85712 are: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ; Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Primavera (520) 882-5383 email housing@primavera.org
Drop in intake hours at 702 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85713 are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Salvation Army Hospitality House (520) 622-5411 1002 N. Main, Tucson, Arizona 85705

Pet Sitters

Rover
Searchable local listings for dog sitters in the area. Can take on emergency basis or for planned vacations. $15/night and up
Pet Sit
Internet site that networks available pet sitters to pet owners. Fees vary

Other Helpful resources/suggestions

Foster care: Some local rescue organizations will try to identify a foster (temporary) home for a pet if the owner is able to contribute to the cost of the animal’s care.
Boarding facilities may also be able to provide an option for temporary boarding at reduced prices,
Locating a foster home by yourself. For tips on finding and screening a temporary or permanent home for your pet check our Guide to Re-homing Your Pet. Additional information on finding a foster home, including how to write a contract with your chosen foster, can be found here.
You may set up a foster or adoptive “home wanted” listing on Petfinder.
Planning for your pet in the event of your death or temporary inability to care for them. Many animals wind up in shelters due to a lack of planning for such an event
For tips on planning for your pet check out Planning for Your Pets When You Are Not Able to Care for Them
For tips on how to include your pet in a will visit this page.
Hearts that Purr Feline Guardianship Program cares for cats made homeless due to terminal illness, incapacitation or death of their owner. (520) 297-3780