Altered Tails was founded in 2003 with a mission of providing affordable and accessible spay and neuter services. The nonprofit began its journey by offering services through a mobile clinic that could travel to the poorest communities in the metro Phoenix area where many residents had no means of transportation.
In 2007, local philanthropists Bea and Dick Barnhart donated the building at 950 W. Hatcher Road, honoring their love for Princess and their passion for spay and neuter. Their generosity helped open a first stationary clinic, which was named the Altered Tails Barnhart Clinic in their honor. The doors to the new clinic opened in 2009 and by 2012, Altered Tails had become the first and only Humane Alliance-certified clinic in Arizona and spay and neuter surgeries topped 8,000 annually.
Altered Tails provides services for owned pets, rescue organizations preparing their animals for adoption and groups practicing Trap Neuter Return with free-roaming cats, and they remain committed to offering high-quality services at an affordable price. Since 2003, more than 225,000 dogs and cats have been sterilized by Altered Tails.
The clinic also offers a variety of vaccinations on day-of surgery, microchipping and other services. The Phoenix clinic is open Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in addition to one Saturday per month. For additional information, call 602-943-7729 or visit www.alteredtails.org.
