Building healthier communities through the human-animal bond.
The Arizona Coalition for People and Pets
What We Do
The Arizona Coalition for People and Pets leads statewide efforts to recognize and embrace the human-animal bond’s essential role in the health and well-being of individuals, families, cultures, and communities.
Through these efforts, we will remove systemic barriers and create a future where people and pets thrive together.
Our Core Initiatives
Advocate
Advocate for systems change and long-term solutions to the barriers that people with pets face in accessing services.
Educate
Educate people and organizations about the human-animal bond and best practices in creating pet-inclusive services through reference materials, learning sessions, policy briefs, webinars, and more.
Collaborate
Collaborate with community partners across sectors to bridge the gap between human and animal services.
Coalition Members
Benefits of Joining
Community Visibility
Join us in building a coalition representative of the diverse partners and stakeholders helping vulnerable people with pets.
Training, Best Practices, and Resources
Hands-on learning that focuses on integrating pets and people into care plans. Includes a one-year subscription to Besty BnB, a technology platform that helps preserve the human-animal bond in cases of emergency.
Be Part of the Solution
Your involvement will help bridge the gap in pet care for low-income families and those facing crisis situations.
JOIN THE COALITION
Meet Our Dedicated Board Members
Our board members are passionate advocates for the human-animal bond, each bringing unique expertise and dedication to our mission.
Jodi Polanski
Board Member
Leanna Taylor
Board Member
Taylor Wolpe
Board Member
Jesse Benscoter
Board Member