The Humane Society of Sedona 2115 Shelby Drive Sedona, Arizona 86336 (928) 282-4679 Fax (928) 282-1630 email:

Several years ago a small group of volunteers armed with puppies began visiting the local health care facilities. Their mission was to bring a ray of happiness to the patients. Now health care facilities feel the program is a critical part of their total therapy. The regular visits from both humans and animals, increase many a patient's will to live, to become more independent and to interact with their surroundings. The unconditional love and acceptance an animal provides helps to dispel the loneliness and isolation the elderly feel and it keeps them active and involved. The animals provide a healthy focus for the seniors and help them cope with illness, pain and other age-related problems. The visiting pets are especially important to people who may have had animals in the past but are now incapable of caring for and keeping them on their own.

To volunteer, please call the shelter at 928-282-4679.