CABRA,The Coalition of All Breed Rescue of Arizona, is a statewide non profit IRS 501 (3) organization of people dedicated to rescuing and finding good homes for purebred dogs. It is CABRA's hope that more unwanted purebreds will find loving, lifetime homes through the efforts and activities of its members.

Members assist animals of recognized breeds by removing them from shelters whenever possible, and from homes where they are no longer loved or wanted. They then work to place them in permanent adoptive homes. Many are fostered by CABRA members, while other are placed through direct referral.

CABRA requires that all rescue animals be neutered or spayed, health checked, and current on all shots prior to adoption.

CABRA screens its members carefully to assure quality for both the animal and the adopter. Members have agreed to abide by an established Code of Ethics. Questions regarding our Code of Ethics should be directed to CABRA's board of directors.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY CABRA - CABRA provides service to the community refering the public to member rescues. You can view our Member Rescues below to find a rescue person or organization for the breed you are interested in. If the breed you want isn't listed, call our hotline at 480-874-2511, as new rescues are forming every day.

CABRA is an Arizona not-for-profit corporation and is tax-exempt according to IRS tax code 501(c)3. Your gifts of cash and supplies (crates, grooming equipment, food, etc) are tax deductible. If you want your donation to be used to help a specific breed, please indicate this on your gift. Donations may be sent to CABRA at P.O. Box 7264 Phoenix, AZ 85011-7264. Thank you for your help.

CABRA provides low-cost microchip and vaccination clinics, see below for more information.

NEWS - CABRA Microchip Clinics - The Coalition of All Breed Rescue of Arizona (CABRA), a nonprofit IRS 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization offers low cost microchip and vaccination clinics.

Our next microchip and vaccination clinics are scheduled for

LOCATION: University of Arizona Maricopa Co. Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway

HOW TO GET THERE: I-10 to 40th St., South to Broadway and then east on Broadway to 43rd Pl. Building is on the south side of Broadway at 43rd Place.

Vaccinations: Rabies, Parvo /Distemper, Bordetella are $15 each if the dog or cat get or has a microchip (otherwise $20 each if they don't). We do have the equivalent of cat distemper shots at the same prices. These great prices reflect our low overhead. Other than the vet and vet tech, our other workers are volunteers. There is no separate vet examination fee.

Microchips are increasingly being cited as the basis for getting lost pets back to their owners. Recent publicized stories have dogs being returned to their owners YEARS after the pet is lost and all because of a microchip. At these prices you want your pet to have one. NOBODY thinks their dog is going to get out and get lost but the pound is full of those dogs. Even the best owners can lose a dog.

Our microchips and shots given by a licensed vet and there is no "visit" charge. This by itself can save you $40-$50. This clinic is open to the general public and you don't have to have an appointment or be a member of CABRA to participate so come on out.

Microchips and distemper/parvo and rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be there before 1:00 if you are bringing multiple pets.

We use HomeAgain microchips. These cost us more than several of the other brands but we think they are the best.

We accept cash, check, debit or credit cards.

Don't wait till your pet gets lost to think about microchipping. At these prices you don't want to risk it.

Volunteers All Vounteers are welcome and encouraged, even if you can only stay for an hour or so.

CABRA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

How Do Microchips Work? - A microchip is a tiny transmitter that is inserted under your pet's skin. Insertion is done with a needle, similar to a vaccination, and does not involve anesthesia or significant pain for your pet. If your pet is lost and found, a shelter or vet will scan your pet. The microchip will return its registration number, so the shelter or vet can call the chip manufacturer and retrieve your information. Your pet is never without ID, even if he is lost without a collar. And, in the event that your pet is stolen or someone claims your pet as their own, you can prove that you are the pet's rightful owner. However we still reccommend that you keep an ID tag on your pet.

Why Vaccinate? - What Vaccinations Are Required? Vaccinations provide protection for your pet from many potentially fatal diseases. Generally both cats and dogs need a rabies vaccination, and a comination vaccine (either 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 depending on the species). Check with your veterinarian regarding a specific vaccination schedule for your pet, but we have included here the most common reccommendations for your reference.

In Maricopa County, rabies vaccinations are required for dogs and cats. The first vaccination should be given at three months of age. The first recorded vaccination (regardless of the pet's age) is good for one year, subsequent vaccinations last for three years. Dogs must be relicensed with the county annually, regardless of whether a vaccination is needed. Cats do not need to be licensed.

4-in-1 vaccinations protect dogs against distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and hepatitis. Puppies should be vaccinated at 2, 3, and 4 months of age, and then annually. Kittens should be vaccinated with 3-in-1 vaccine at 2, 3, and 4 months of age. Adult cats should also receive a 3-in-1 vaccination annually. This protects against feline panleukopenia (also called feline distemper), rhinotracheitis, and calcivirus.