Every year, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, about 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets up for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.
Whether you have a sweet tooth or are looking for some extra sweet furry friends filled with brotherly love, the Arizona Humane Society has a couple of cuties that are perfectly irresistible. Just in time for Girl Scout cookie season, Brownie and Thin Mint are a bonded pair of adorable guinea pigs who are looking to add a “forever home badge” to their list of accomplishments.
