Veterinary Care Resources
NAGI Foundation provides free Wellness Care for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members as well as residents or SRPMIC through regular clinics hosted in the community as well as through limited free wellness appointments at Midwestern University. Learn more about these resources and available services here.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide urgent or emergency services.
If you need medical services for your pet in between the times we are in the Community, or are in need of care urgently, here are some resources you can consider, including an urgent care facility that has extended hours and accepts walk ins as well as one emergency hospital that is open 24/7.
Arizona Humane Society Veterinary Clinics
We partner with the AZ Humane Society to bring mobile veterinary clinics to SRPMIC. But they also have several affordable full service veterinary clinics that are available for care on an ongoing basis! They offer low cost vaccines and other wellness services as well as a wide variety of other medical care for your pets. You can learn more about what is available and make an appointment by visiting their website.
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.
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.
Dental Care for Dogs & Cats
NAGI Foundation is currently unable to provide dental services for pets. Here are two affordable resources in the Phoenix area you can consider.
Pet Dental USA – Multiple locations and and affordable full service dental care with free consultations and dental estimates. They also offer low cost vaccines and other preventative care.
Margaret McAllister Brock Veterinary Clinic – This is one of the Arizona Humane Society clinics at their South Mountain Campus, where they offer dental services in addition to a variety of other low cost veterinary care.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
NAGI Foundation hosts free spay/neuter clinics in SRPMIC for registered SRPMIC members and residents of the Community. Learn more and request an appointment for your pet(s) here.
In addition, here are some low cost spay/neuter resources in the area.
Altered Tails – Located in Phoenix, offering low cost spay/neuter along with a variety of other wellness and preventative care services like vaccines, microchipping etc.
Trusted Pawz AZ – Trusted Pawz is a low cost mobile spay/neuter clinic that travels to different locations in the Phoenix area. They also offer some wellness services like vaccines, flea/tick prevention and more.
Marge Wright Veterinary Clinic – This is one of the Arizona Humane Society clinics located at their Sunnyslope campus, where they offer low cost spay/neuter surgeries. Sometimes we can offer partnership discounts for surgeries here. Contact us for information.
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 and residents. 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 by appointment and all SRPMIC members and residents are eligible to participate. 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.