Ladybug traveled all the way from Oregon to become your trusty sidekick. This sweet girl was surrendered to the HSSA when her owner was passing through town. Now she hopes to establish her roots in Tucson. Lucky for her, we have some of the world’s nicest animal lovers! Ladybug will make the perfect addition to just about any stable, supportive home. As an ideal family companion, Ladybug has had positive experiences with kids of all ages and dogs of all sizes. However, she is a little too interested in cats to cohabitate with feline siblings. As a special guest in staff offices, Ladybug has proven to be fully house trained and completely trustworthy to leave alone overnight. She is such a well-mannered delight! If you would like to meet this very special Hidden Gem, please inquire about lovely Ladybug at the main shelter.

Star is out of this world! This personality-packed 30-pound pup is frisky, fun and oh so smart! As a special guest in staff offices, Star has transformed from a tick-infested frightened stray to a pampered oversized lapdog. Star gets along with other pets, has learned house training and crate training in just one week and is turning out to be such a terrific companion. She is entertaining, loving and loyal to the core. Star would do best with someone willing to continue her training and with an adult-only family or one with children ages 12 and up. Please stop by the main shelter today and ask to meet Star to see if she could be the shining light in your life!

Do you know someone who could use some love, fun and happiness in their life from a sweet, brilliant dog who is perfectly house trained and loaded with amazing tricks? Sassy is the absolute best dog in the whole world! She only has one fault - She wants to be your only pet. But she’s got the personality of 100 dogs! Sassy has amazed everyone at the HSSA with her impeccable manners and astonishing  genius. Sassy can distinguish names for her various toys and performs commands with precision. Not only is she an extraordinary entertainer, Sassy is also a glutton for attention. She will roll over for tummy rubs and lean in for hugs. Sassy would do fantastic in just about any pet-free home with older kids or all adults. If you’re looking for a super dog to make every day remarkable, please ask to meet this very special Hidden Gem today at the main shelter of the HSSA. Sassy would love the opportunity to make your jaw drop!

Mischievous Mario is the perfect cure for a case of the Mondays. This big comical kitty is packed with personality and attitude. As a special guest in staff offices at the Humane Society, Mario insists on being the center of attention and will steal your seat and give you a stare down whenever the opportunity arises. Surrendered when a family member suffered from allergies, Mario is now hoping to find a cozy place to retire in style. This sassy Siamese would do best in a stable, cat-free, all-adult home. He prefers to have his humans all to himself! If you could be the special person to make Mario’s golden years bright, please ask to visit him at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. One look in those blue eyes and you’ll be smitten!

Talk about a rough start!  Foxy was found limping through rural farmland with a punctured eye, visible ribs, tape worms and a raging case of Tick Fever and Valley Fever. It was the peak of summer and Foxy was emaciated, thirsty and exhausted. Thankfully someone discovered Foxy and delivered her to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, where she underwent surgery to remove her dead eye and correct the painful condition causing lameness in her hip. After months of foster care, physical therapy and medicine, Foxy is looking and feeling 100% better. Her foster guardian has taken in countless animals over the years and beams that Foxy is the best guest she has ever had. This appreciative pup is extremely easygoing and has impeccable manners. Now all she wants is a permanent place to call home where she can be your pampered one and only pooch. Although she will need continued treatment for her Valley Fever and Tick Fever, Foxy’s unyielding loyalty is well worth the extra investment. If you would like to meet this very special Hidden Gem, please call (520)327-6088 to schedule an appointment. You’ll be glad you did!

Don’t tell Gabi she’s different. She won’t believe you! This cuddly kitty is FIV positive. Although cats with feline immunodeficiency virus can live long, healthy, happy lives, Gabi will need to go to a home with other FIV-positive cats or as the only feline in your family. But with loads of personality, Gabi is all the cat you’ll ever need! She’s outgoing, playful and always at your heels. Plus, she’s fully litter box trained and terrific at warming your lap. If you could give this special sweetheart the loving forever home she’s dreamt of after years of living on the street, please ask to meet Gabi today at the main shelter!

Daisy says, “Pick me!” This super sweet little girl has been waiting to meet you since August.  Surrendered when her family had a baby, Daisy is hoping that someone will recognize what a wonderful girl she is and make her their pride and joy. Although she’s humble and takes a while to warm up to new people, Daisy is not shy with affection as soon as she is comfortable. Daisy loves everyone, whether they have two legs or four and is willing to open her heart to whoever crosses her path. Could you give this personality plus pup the chance to blossom in your family? Call the HSSA at (520)327-6088 to schedule an appointment to meet this very special Hidden Gem today!

Opal is a rare gem who is ready to offer a lifetime of unconditional love to the right person. This undersocialized little lass arrived at the HSSA as a terrified stray in serious need of some love and comfort. Now that she’s in foster care, Opal (or "Opie" as her friends call her) is letting her true colors shine. We’ve discovered that Opal ad...ores other dogs and cats and is fully house trained. Plus, she’s easygoing and completely happy to curl up in bed all day while waiting for you to return. Once you're home, she’ll greet you with a silly two-legged happy dance and an invitation to rub her tummy. Although she’s an incredibly loyal and well-mannered sweetheart, Opal is still very apprehensive in new situations and would do best in a calm, quiet adult-only home. She just wants to feel safe and appreciated.

Buddy had a horrendous start to life, confined for most of his first year to a tool shed. But enough of that! Buddy would prefer to focus on his bright future. This fun-loving bundle of cheer is now letting loose and kicking up his heels in a foster home. He greatly enjoys palling around with the other dogs and showering his caregiver with unconditional love. All in all, Buddy would make a terrific sidekick. He sure hopes you’re looking for one of those! If you’re interested in meeting this very special Hidden Gem, please call the HSSA at (520)327-6088.

Rocky is a snuggly, wiggly, cheerful guy. Friend or stranger, everyone gets warmly greeted with an abundance of puppy kisses. Rocky was surrendered to the HSSA when his family no longer had time to care for him.  Smart as a whip, Rocky is already house trained, crate trained and incredibly fond of other dogs.  However, Rocky can be a little testy about sharing his food and is currently in a foster home to learn some mealtime etiquette. He's making remarkable progress! This irresistible armful is going to be a giant teddy bear of a dog.  If you have space in your heart and home, please call (520)327-6088 and ask to rendezvous with Rocky!

Tiger is a comical, inquisitive and charming companion. As a special guest in staff offices at the Humane Society, Tiger is enjoying time spent playing with toys, eating vegetables, rearranging boxes and soaking up attention. He’s also figured out how to use a litter pan in just a few days! Tiger always lets you know what he’s thinking. Because of his big personality, Tiger would do best under the care of an adult with rabbit experience. If you would like to get to know this happy, hoppy heartthrob, please ask to meet Tiger at the main shelter of the HSSA.

“Don’t make a face or it’ll stick like that!” Lilly didn’t heed her mother’s warning. Nobody knows exactly what happened to Lilly, but half of her face has been paralyzed since puppyhood, leaving her with a unique grin. Surrendered to the HSSA because she was too nervous to walk on a leash, Lilly went into a loving foster home and has made remarkable progress. Today, Lilly is a socialized and confident companion who adores other dogs and looks forward to getting out and exploring her surroundings. She’s excellent in the house and soaks up attention with gusto. Now all Lilly needs to complete her transformation is a quiet, stable home that she can enjoy for the rest of her life. If you would like to meet this one-of-a-kind sweetheart, please call the HSSA today at (520)327-6088 and ask to learn more about this very special Hidden Gem.

Rosie told us today that she’s ready to be adopted into a fantastic home.  OK, maybe not in words, but in actions.  You see, Rosie arrived as a terrified, unsocialized stray a few months ago.  You couldn’t get near her.  But thanks to the patience, consistency and kindness of a loving foster volunteer, Rosie is all kisses and wiggles.  It will take a little time to build her trust, but once you do, Rosie will be palling around with you forever and always.  She also enjoys the company of other respectful dogs.  In fact, a canine companion might go a long way in helping her to build confidence and learn how to play.  Rosie’s super hero foster mom recently moved away and Rosie gave her an incredibly appreciative farewell.  Now Rosie is continuing her remarkable progress in a new foster home and hopes to be rewarded for the leaps and bounds she’s made with a permanent place to belong.  Could you be the one to complete Rosie’s amazing transformation?  If so, please call the Humane Society of Southern Arizona today at (520)327-6088 to schedule a meet and greet with our blossoming buddy, Rosie.

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Meet loveable Mister Twister. Although he’s a little apprehensive in new situations, Twister blossoms with love and patience. Surrendered because his family had too many animals, Twister grew up with a dozen other dogs and arrived at the HSSA with a lot of catching up to do. Twister was unfamiliar with leashes and had never set paw indoors.  But he has since mastered house training and has been a perfect guest in staff offices at the HSSA. Slowly but surely, Twister is gaining courage and confidence. Now he just needs a compassionate family to expand his horizons and make him feel safe and loved. Although he enjoys the company of other respectful dogs and older children, Twister really needs a calm, quiet home to help him blossom. Could you be Twister’s new best friend? He’ll repay you with a lifetime of gratitude and affection. Please ask to meet this very special Hidden Gem today at the main shelter.

Today is a very special day: The day you meet Roxy!  “Roxy Boxy” is a gleeful girl with the perfect amount of energy and a magnetic personality.  Roxy loves tossing around her toys and joining you for walks, but knows how to relax for a good afternoon nap.  This brindle beauty was brought to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona when she jumped over the 4.5 foot wall and her owners decided to tether her (Tie-outs are illegal in Pima County and the City of Tucson).  When a concerned neighbor asked about Roxy, the family decided that they didn’t want her anymore.  So Roxy’s new friend and guardian angel delivered her to the HSSA for the chance at a better life.  Now Roxy is enjoying the luxuries of indoor living in staff offices.  She’s a delightful guest, too – housetrained, happy to greet visitors and usually plopped on a dog bed with a toy in her mouth.  Although she adores humans, she can be a little picky about her dog friends.  So please bring your pooch in for an introduction and ask to meet this very special Hidden Gem by name.  Roxy hopes that today is the day she’s been waiting for her entire life!