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The Maricopa StandDown is establishing a pop-up veterinary hospital to provide free veterinary care for homeless pets of at-risk veterans. Your donations will help ensure this 100% free veterinary care for homeless pets is available to those in need.

In 2025, the veterinarians volunteering at the Maricopa County Veterans’ StandDown treated over 350 cats and dogs, as well as at least 2 birds. They issued 105 dog licenses, performed 45 groomings, completed 33 spay/neuter procedures, and administered over 500 vaccines—all at no cost to the veterans.

Your donation makes this vital support for homeless veterans and their pets possible.

Giving Levels:

$5 to chip in and show support

$10 provides a veteran’s pet with a week of food.

$15 covers complete pet vaccinations, which are essential for moving into housing.

$30 helps cover the cost of a pet carrier.

$50 supports the spaying or neutering of a pet.

$4000 funds the setup of the 2-day surgical tent.

Visit them at https://azhousingcoalition.org/avsa/ to donate for pet care and support homeless veterans.

The Maricopa StandDown is an annual outreach event aimed at providing support for homeless veterans and at-risk veterans, along with their caregivers. This event offers comprehensive access to social services, all at no cost. Participants can receive assistance in various areas, including: 

- Pet Care/Vaccinations (consider donating for pet care to help support homeless veterans and their beloved pets) 

- Court/Legal Services 

- Employment Support 

- MVD Services 

- Housing Assistance 

- VA Benefits 

- Disability Claims 

- Social Security 

- Education Services 

- Vision/Medical Support 

- Mental Health/PTSD Support 

- Department of Economic Security 

- VA Healthcare and so much more! 

This event also emphasizes the importance of providing veterinary care for homeless pets, ensuring that veterans have the support they need.

Pets and Homeless Vets Service Summary

2025

Dogs Examined: 203

Cats Examined: 31

Vaccines Administered: 588

Boarding Stays: 173

Grooming Appointments: 45

Spay/Neuter Surgeries: 33

Dog Licenses Issued: 105

Engraved Tags Made: 157

Microchips Placed: 40

ESA Letters Provided: 8

Total Retail Value: $49,290

Final Cost to Veterans: FREE 

We encourage everyone to donate for pet care to support homeless veterans and their beloved pets, ensuring they receive essential veterinary care for homeless pets.