Local Veterinary Clinics
NAGI Foundation provides free Wellness Care for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members, residents and employees through monthly clinics hosted in the community. Learn more about those clinics and available services here.
We are unable to provide urgent or emergency services. If you are having a pet medical emergency or need veterinary care for your pet urgently, please visit a medical clinic as soon as you are able to. Here is a list of local vets you can consider, including one emergency hospital that is open 24/7.
VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona
1648 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 898-0001
*Open 24/7 for pet medical emergencies. No appointment needed.
You can also visit >> AZ Pet Vet to locate additional Phoenix area veterinary clinics that may offer payment plans.
Pet Food Resources
NAGI Foundation hosts a pet food pantry as food becomes available. Check for upcoming dates on our Events Calendar. Sometimes we receive last-minute donations and will post news about the event on our social media pages. For the latest news on when the next Pet Food Pantry will be held, please follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
There are also other food resources available, listed below.
FAQ’s
How do I schedule a spay/neuter appointment?
Limited free spay/neuter appointments are available to SRPMIC members, residents and employees. To request a spot on our waiting list please fill out this form.
What is a Wellness clinic?
We host free Animal Wellness Clinics once per month, typically on the third week on Friday & Saturday. These events are first-come, first-serve and all SRPMIC members, residents, and employees are eligible. These events provide veterinary wellness services like exams and vaccines for pets. Learn more about services that are available, here.
When are your clinics held?
Check out our Events Calendar for upcoming event dates and location information. We post updates about events on our social media pages – be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for the latest and greatest details.
Can I get some pet food?
We host a pet food pantry where we giveaway free food and supplies for dogs and cats. These events are held as food becomes available. These events are posted on our Events Calendar when possible, but sometimes they can be last minute donations! For the latest news on when the next Pet Food Pantry will be held, please follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
How old does my pet need to be for vaccines?
Puppies and kittens should begin their vaccine series at about 6 weeks old. They will require 2-3 rounds of shots to be fully vaccinated. They will need shots on an annual basis after that.
My pet is missing. What do I do?
If your pet has gone missing, we recommend taking the following steps.
- Visit the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control website to find information about lost and found pets.
- Check Straydar of Arizona, a public Facebook group sharing information about lost and found pets.
- Check Nextdoor.com to list your missing pet and check for notices of found pets in your neighborhood.
- List a notice about your missing pet on Craigslist and check for notices of found pets that match your pet’s description.
If you suspect that your pet may have been removed from the Salt River Indian Community by the SRPD Animal Control Technician or a Salt River Police Ranger, you may be able to locate your pet at the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) facility.
2630 W. Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ
(602) 506-7387
I found a stray dog. What do I do?
Please consider keeping the dog at your home while you look for the owner, if it is safe to do so. We also recommend taking these steps.
- If you are able to, please have a veterinarian scan the dog for a microchip. If the dog is chipped, you may be able to locate its owners more quickly.
- Visit the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control website to find information about lost and found pets.
- Post a “found animal” notice online at the following places. Also check for posts searching for pets that match the description of the animal you found.
- Straydar of Arizona, a public Facebook group, sharing information about lost and found pets.
- Nextdoor.com
- Craigslist – Pets Section
You may also bring the animal the West Valley Shelter. Please make sure to list the dog as missing on the shelter’s Lost and Found website to help locate the owner.
2500 S. 27th Avenue (27th Avenue, south of Durango)
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-506-7387
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM weekdays
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on weekends
I found kittens, now what?
Leave the kittens where they are! It’s likely that mom will return. She might be out hunting or in the process of moving her litter. The kittens stand the best chance for survival with her.
The Arizona Humane Society has excellent information about how to tell if kittens have been orphaned, and how to care for them at home if needed. Check it out at Don’t Kit-nap Kittens.