Barb's Dog Rescue

8028 W Thunderbird Rd Peoria, AZ 85381
Dogs 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed Today
  2. Tuesday Appointment
  3. Wednesday 1 PM - 5 PM
  4. Thursday 1 PM - 5 PM
  5. Friday 1 PM - 5 PM
  6. Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM
  7. Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Barb's Dog Rescue in Peoria, AZ

The very unique Barb's Dog Rescue is an AZ 501c3 non-profit founded in 2001 by the late Barb Mumbaugh in Puerto Penasco , Sonora, MX, We now house 450 street and other rescue dogs between MX and AZ. All dogs are medically sound before available for adoption, regardless of arrival condition at Barb's. Dogs are treated like family with plenty of play time with other dogs and one-on-one play time with humans; they their own space, toys, blankets and other typical dog items. All available dogs at both locations can be viewed on our web site. Desired MX dogs can be transported to AZ for adoption. Adoptions are also conducted in Puerto Penasco just North of town off HiWay 8 .All paper work and certificates are pre-prepared for travel to the US, with a 24 hour notice of intent to adopt. We Rescue Love Repeat.

Before you go

Adopting from Barb's Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Daily on-site, and on-site and remote promotional adoption events. New family needs to complete adoption application and be approved. The process is about 24 hours.

Service area
AZ and Sonora, Mexico
Animals served
Dogs

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