About AZK9 Rescue
AZK9 Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving Arizona's underserved communities through a tri-fold mission of education, sterilization, and rescue. Founded by volunteers who wanted to make a real difference in the lives of companion animals in Maricopa County, AZK9 focuses on the dogs who need it most - the overlooked, the hard to place, and the ones who simply haven't had their second chance yet.
For every dog in our care, that means thorough medical treatment, training, and socialization so they can find the loving home they deserve. We believe every life is worth saving, and no animal is a lost cause.
How We Got Here
In 2010, we launched Lost Paws: Sterilization, Education, and Rescue with a straightforward goal - do something that matters for pets and the people who love them. What started as a small group of friends offering free spay and neuter services and shelter intervention has grown into AZK9 Rescue, with an expanded focus that now includes senior pets and complex medical cases.
Our roots haven't changed. We're still the same community of people who show up because the animals need us to. We're proud to be part of a movement building lasting change in animal welfare and endlessly grateful to everyone who has stood with us along the way.