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RESCUE

ARIZONA

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR ARIZONA IGs THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

We are currently ACCEPTING DOGS.  However, IGCA Rescue needs people willing to COORDINATE certain rescue activities to be able to continue taking in dogs.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHY AND HOW YOU CAN HELP!

What is IGCA Rescue - Arizona? We are a group of rescue representatives and volunteers for IGCA Rescue in Arizona dedicated to the rescue of Italian Greyhounds in our state that have been abandoned, lost or surrendered to shelters, or owner surrendered to Rescue by owners or relatives of the owner. We are all volunteers and work with rescue because of our love for Italian Greyhounds. We are not a shelter, and all of our dogs are fostered in homes with our volunteers until their forever homes are found.

Not in Arizona? If you are not located in Arizona please visit the IGCA web site to contact your local representative.

Is an IG right for you? Be sure to research this breed before making the commitment to own one.  Visit this site for more information on IGs.  This is a very affectionate breed that loves human contact, is difficult to housebreak, and cannot be taken off-leash in an unfenced area.

Rescue dogs usually come with some baggage, either emotional or physical, and each home has to be willing to deal with a particular problem.   Every dog will go through a period of adjustment in a new home, which could include potty accidents, sleeplessness, etc. and an adopter must be prepared to deal with this for weeks or months depending on the dog.  Seldom do we get puppies into rescue, although it is not unheard of.

What is the adoption process? The adoption process includes an application, phone interview, reference check and home visit. If you are located in Arizona, please CLICK HERE for an adoption application.  The adoption donation is $250, and all dogs will have complete vet care (spay/neuter, vaccinations, dentals, fix broken legs, etc.) prior to adoption.

Often we have approved homes waiting for high demand dogs, such as young females, and place the dogs before they even make it to the website.  If you do want to adopt a rescue dog but do not see the right match on the website, you must complete the adoption process so that you will be approved when the right dog comes into rescue.

Who to contact?

For Adoptions and Questions on Applying to Adopt: Lacy at lacyravencraft@yahoo.com
If you would like to apply for a specific dog in our program, please fill out an application by following
this link. You can follow up on your application by writing to Lacy.

Since we are all volunteers, the adoption process often takes a couple of weeks to complete.  If we do not have a match in our program for you and you are approved to adopt, we hold your application open until we have a match.  Your patience and support of rescue is always appreciated.

For IGs Needing Help (Surrenders, strays, etc.): Dawn at dawn@dawnsellsaz.com  602-494-4688, North Phoenix/Scottsdale
Lacy at
lacyravencraft@yahoo.com South Phoenix
Amber at
ampinkrose@gmail.com  602-672-9217, Surprise

Please contact the representative closest to you if possible.  We accept dogs within the state of Arizona only. If you are uncertain which volunteer in closest to you, please feel free to contact anyone listed above and they will assess your situation.

If you want to Volunteer for IG Rescue: Georgianna at IdoIGRescue@yahoo.com
For any other questions: Dawn at dawn@dawnsellsaz.com  602-494-4688

Our dogs

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Local Italian Greyhound Activities

IG CLUB - Valley of the Sun Italian Greyhound Club - AKC club hosting an Italian Greyhound Specialty Show each March.

 

Local Resources

Please note that the following are provided for information only and do not reflect endorsement by IGCA Rescue.

PET PHOTOGRAPHY/PORTRAITS
Red Feather Photography-
http://www.red-featherphoto.com/ Professional photography services in Phoenix - portraits, events, and weddings. **Volunteers for IGCA Rescue**

FOOD SUPPLY
Holistic Hounds -
www.Holistic-Hounds.com For healthy foods, treats and supplements in Flagstaff. Shipping available. **Volunteers for IGCA Rescue**
Bark Avenue -
http://www.barkavepetsupply.com Premium foods and pet supply store in Mesa.
Bone Appetit -
http://www.azboneappetit.com Premium foods and pet supply store in Awhatukee.
Fetch Doggie Store -
http://www.fetchdoggiestore.com/frameset.html Premium foods and pet supply store in Scottsdale
Pet Food Depot - three locations in the valley: 17645 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix - 602-493-7639, 1039 E Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, 623-780-0410, 6015 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek - 480-488-5560
Wag N Wash, 4230 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, 602-462-9274
http://www.wagnwash.com/

PET SITTING FOR IGS
www.puppy-love.usjc.net Puppy Love Petsitting in Flagstaff (will pick up in Phoenix for a small fee) **Volunteers for IGCA Rescue**

VETERINARIANS THAT KNOW IGS
Casa Grande
- Homeopathic vet and acupuncturist
http://www.drstolz.com
Flagstaff - Dr Jim Macuilla, Continental Animal Wellness Center, 928-522-6008

Gilbert - Warner-Vista Animal Hospital (corner of ValVista & Warner) 480-497-9700 http://www.warnervista.com/
Gilbert - Gilbert Veterinary Hospital (on Ray & Gilbert Rds) 480-963-1815
http://www.gilbertvet.com/
Glendale - Specialist Southwest Veterinary Referral Center (for specialty vet work such as orthopedic and oncology), southeast corner of 67th avenue and Thunderbird Road, 623-298-5354
http://www.swvets.com/default.asp
Phoenix
- Southside Animal Hospital (Central Ave. and Southern Ave.) 602-276-5505

Phoenix - All Creatures Animal Clinic (Greenway Road and 40th Street) 602-493-5090
Scottsdale - Greyhawk Animal Hospital, Dr. Stan Howard (Scottsdale Road and Greyhawk Drive) 480-585-3512
http://www.grayhawkanimalhospital.com/
Tucson
- Cimarron Animal Hospital (Broadway Road and Harrison Road) 520-886-1125
http://www.cimarronah.com/

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