Arizona Humane Society Expands Sunnyslope Clinic to Increase Access to Care

The Arizona Humane Society has completed a major expansion of its original Sunnyslope veterinary clinic, significantly increasing its capacity to provide affordable care to pets across the Valley.

Founded in 1957, AHS has grown from a small volunteer group into a large-scale provider of animal medical services, treating more than 20,000 sick and injured pets each year. The Sunnyslope location – its first facility – has now been redeveloped from a 2,000-square-foot clinic into an 11,000-square-foot, full-service veterinary hospital.

The upgraded facility includes expanded spay and neuter capacity, along with additional services such as dental care, vaccinations, trauma treatment, and end-of-life care. The expansion is intended to address a growing gap in access to veterinary services, with AHS estimating that 1 out of 2 pets are not receiving needed care, often due to cost.

Funding support from PetSmart Charities helped make the project possible. The organization notes that a significant portion of that funding comes from small donations made by customers at checkout.

In addition to clinical services, AHS continues to operate programs like Bridge-the-Gap, which provides financial assistance, pet food, and resources to help owners maintain care for their animals.

With the expanded Sunnyslope clinic now open, AHS projects it will serve approximately 28,000 animals annually. More information is available at azhumane.org.