Pet rescue program, including cat rescue

COW CATS AND DOG LOG, Pet Adoption Center -- Uniting Shelters, Pets, and People.

ANIMAL BENEFITS CLUB OF ARIZONA -- 602/867-2169 -- Temporary foster homes until the pet is placed permanently. They also have a "Continuing Care" program in which owners can pay a premium of $1,000 per cat and $1,500 per dog to insure their pet will be cared for after their death.

ARIZONA ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE -- 602/273-6852 -- Telephone hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- No kill shelter.

CITIZENS FOR NORTH PHOENIX STRAYS -- 602/375-2428 -- No kill shelter.

FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SANCTUARUY -- 480/497-8296 or 480/893-8558 -- Telephone hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- No kill shelter.

ARIZONA CAT ASSISTANCE TEAM (AzCATS)-- 602/287-8824 -- Neither a shelter nor adoption program, this non-profit organization educates the public and assists the Valley's homeless street cats with its Trap, Neuter, and Return program.

COALITION OF ALL BREEDS RESCUE ASSOCIATION (CABRA)-- 623/853-9169 -- Provides a list of all breed rescue contacts.

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE -- 480/488-9890 -- Telephone hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- no kill shelter.

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY -- 602/997-7585 -- Will provide a list of additional local rescue groups.