They’re cute. They’re cuddly. And they melt your heart. Of course we’re talking about cats and dogs. And many need a forever home.

For the next two months, we’re partnering with the Arizona Humane Society to raise awareness about the responsible and compassionate care for animals and the many important services AHS provides to the greater community.

You’re invited to come along for the journey! In the coming weeks you can get involved by participating in the following activities. Maybe you’ll discover you have such a passion for animals and you’ll become a foster family to help rehabilitate injured or neglected cats and dogs so they can find their forever homes.

The goals for the Eastmark Cares about Animals are:

• To raise $2,600 in donations which will help three homeless animals get the care they need to find their forever homes.
• Recruit 5 families to become foster heroes.
• 8 pet adoptions at the Celebration of Pets event
• To collect 200 kitten rice socks and 100 dog kongs for AHS shelters

Here’s what’s ahead and how you can get involved!

Eastmark Cares about Animals Campaign Kick-off
Saturday, Jan. 21 | 10 a.m. to Noon
Bus Stop at The ‘Mark
Enjoy breakfast treats and learn more about how you can support Arizona Humane Society and make a difference in the lives of animals. | Learn More

Arizona Humane Society Tour
Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10:30 a.m.
Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion
Get a behind-the-scenes look of how Arizona Humane Society saves animals lives. | Learn More

Animal Rescue Squad (kids ages 7-12)
Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 to 11 a.m.
Palm Plaza at The Eastmark Great Park
Sign up the young animal enthusiast in your family for this one-hour hands-on workshop led by experts from Arizona Humane Society. | Learn More

Foster Hero Orientation
Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Classroom at The ‘Mark
Learn how you can play an important part in giving an animal a second chance at life. | Learn More

Make a Difference Community Activity
Tuesday, March 7 – Thursday, March 9
Gather your friends and family and help provide kennel supplies. We’ll be making Rice Socks and Dog Kong Stuffers. | Learn More

Celebration of Pets
Saturday, March 18 | 9 a.m. to Noon
The Eastmark Great Park
The two-month philanthropic initiative culminates with a fun, family-friendly event featuring pet parades and animal adoption. | Learn More

Attention Parents! The Eastmark Community Life Team is pleased to partner with AHS for a spring break camp, right here in the community.

Superhero Animal Camp
March 13-17 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The ‘Mark
This camp is designed for kids ages 9-12. | Learn More