Phoenix, Arizona · Est. 2020
We help rescue organizations save more animals — with a place to stay, medical care, and a community that shows up.
What We Do
Think of Heidi's Village as a home base for the animal welfare community. When rescue organizations run out of space, funds, or support — we step in. We give animals a safe place to stay, the medical care they need, and the help to find their forever home.
Rescue animals get comfortable, affordable housing on our 5-acre campus while they wait for their forever home. Rescues only pay what they can — we handle the rest.
Our on-site veterinary clinic performs surgeries, vaccinations, and urgent care for rescue animals at subsidized rates — care they couldn't otherwise afford.
We connect 120+ rescue organizations with shared resources, knowledge, and support — because no single rescue can solve this alone. Together, we find a home for every pet.
Our Services
Five acres. Nine buildings. One mission: make it possible for every rescue organization to save more animals.
Surgeries, vaccinations, wellness exams, dental care, and emergency treatment — all provided to rescue animals at a fraction of the market rate. Over 2,550 surgeries and 4,720 vaccinations every year.
Clean, comfortable housing for dogs and cats from partner rescue organizations. Capacity for 250 dogs and 200 cats — so rescue groups never have to turn an animal away because of space.
Newborn kittens need round-the-clock care that most shelters can't provide. Our Smitten Kitten Nursery gives every tiny kitten a fighting chance — and sends 670+ graduates to forever homes each year.
We train and deploy volunteers across our campus and partner organizations — 20,720+ hours of care each year. Plus behavior training, grooming, and adoption counseling for animals and families.
Partner rescues get access to shared facilities, reduced-rate medical care, quarantine and recovery rooms, specialized animal housing, and a network of 120+ organizations working toward the same goal.
We work with individuals and families to match them with animals from our partner rescues — and provide follow-up support to help every adoption succeed.
"Every pet deserves a home. We built the village it takes to find it."
— Virginia "Ginny" Jontes, FounderOur Story
Heidi was a white schnauzer — beloved and well-cared for — until her owner Joan could no longer provide for her. Instead of walking away, Joan's community stepped in. They found Heidi a home. They made a promise.
That promise became Heidi's Village.
Founded by Virginia "Ginny" Jontes in 2020, Heidi's Village was built on the belief that no animal should fall through the cracks when community shows up. Today, our 5-acre Phoenix campus serves as a lifeline for more than 120 rescue organizations — and a home base for every pet that needs one.
Read More About UsSee It for Yourself
Come see where rescue animals get the care, space, and support they need — and where our community comes together to make it happen.
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Get Involved
Whether you give money, time, or a temporary home — every bit of support saves a life.
Your donation funds surgeries, vaccinations, boarding, and the daily care that rescue animals depend on. Every dollar goes directly to the animals.
Walk dogs, socialize cats, help with feeding and enrichment, assist at events, or use a special skill like photography, marketing, or construction. There's a spot for everyone.
Start VolunteeringOpen your home to an animal in need — even for just a few weeks. Foster families are one of the most important parts of the rescue system, and we provide everything you need.
Become a FosterLooking for a furry family member? Browse animals available through our rescue partners and find your perfect match. Every adoption makes room for another animal in need.
Find Your Match
True Story
"We signed up to foster for two weeks. That was two years ago. Best decision we ever made."— A Heidi's Village foster family
Rescue Organizations
Heidi's Village exists to make your work possible. We partner with 120+ rescue organizations to provide shared resources, reduced-rate medical care, boarding support, and training — so you can focus on saving more animals.
Surgeries. Boarding. Kitten care. Volunteer programs. None of it happens without people like you. Give today — and help us find a home for every pet.
