Featured Pet of the Month: Gemstone
Gemstone is a gorgeous 2-year-old dog who was brought to the Humane Society of Sedona when she was found as a stray. Not much is known about her past, but Gem is a sensitive girl who…
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Featured Pets of the Month: Ember & Luna
Ember & Luna are a bonded pair of sisters who are looking for a new home. They were surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona when their family’s living situation changed and they could no longer…
Fine Dining in Sedona (2026 Guide)
Sedona’s Best Fine Dining Restaurants L’Auberge de Sedona Tucked along the banks of Oak Creek beneath a canopy of sycamores, L’Auberge de Sedona delivers one of the most iconic dining experiences in the American Southwest. The…
Featured Pet of the Month: Onyx
At just over a year old, Onyx has already overcome more challenges than most dogs face in a lifetime. When she was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona at only seven months old, she was…
Featured Pet of the Month: Oreo
Oreo is a handsome 1.5 year old kitty who is waiting for a family at the Humane Society of Sedona. He is slowly but surely finding his confidence and learning how to trust the people around…
Featured Pet of the Month: Barney
Barney is a handsome one-year-old pup who was found as a stray and never claimed. He was very shy when he first came to the Humane Society of Sedona, but he really has come into his…
Featured Pets of the Month: Betty & Grayman
Betty and Grayman are a very sweet bonded pair who are ready to find a new home. They were surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona back in November and are still having a hard time…
Featured Pet of the Month: Buckley
Buckley is a happy and fun-loving cattle dog mix who is in need of a home. He is just about two years old and is so ready for a fresh start with a family who loves…
Featured Pet of the Month: Sampson
Sampson is a beautiful 5 ½ year old dog who is looking for a home. He was found as a stray in Sunset Park in Sedona back in June and has been waiting to find a…
Featured Pet of the Month: Aurora
Aurora is a beautiful 7-year-old retriever mix who is looking for a home. She was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona a year ago and is still looking for a family to love her and…
Featured Pet of the Month: Ray
Ray is a very shy cat who’s looking for a patient and loving forever home. Ray was surrendered to us from a hoarding situation and is one of the shyest cats of the group. He spends…
Featured Pet of the Month: Maxine
Maxine is a very sweet and loving kitty who has had a rough time lately. She was bounced from home to home before being surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona. When Maxine arrived at the…
Special Exhibit
Artist Robert Holton – he created the cover for the April 2024 issue of Sedona Monthly – has a show at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. Robert has created a total of 10 paintings for his…
Featured Pet of the Month: Millie
Millie is gorgeous dog who is looking for a new family! Millie was found as a stray in December 2024 and brought to the Humane Society of Sedona. She was never claimed and she’s been living…
Featured Pet of the Month: Thor
Thor is a beautiful, big 2-year-old dog who is in need of a new home. He was transferred to the Humane Society of Sedona a few of months ago from another rescue. Thor is 107lbs of…
Featured Pet of the Month: Parsec
Parsec is a beautiful kitty who is looking for a home! She was saved from a hoarding situation and brought to the Humane Society of Sedona back in January with more than a dozen other kitties….
Featured Pet of the Month: Blaze
Blaze is a big senior dog who is looking for a family to settle in with! Blaze was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona last September when his owner could no longer keep him. He…
Featured Pets of the Month: Prince & Tug Boat
Are you ready for Double the Fun?! Meet the beautiful bonded brothers that are currently bunking at the Humane Society of Sedona – Prince and Tug Boat! These cats are just stunning! Big, bold, and beautiful!…
Featured Pet of the Month: Arlo
Arlo is a handsome, 5-year-old dog who is looking for a home! He has been at the Humane Society of Sedona for about 7 months and is ready to find the perfect family. Arlo was found…
Featured Pet of the Month: Cfor
Cfor is 5-year-old male kitty in need of a loving home. He was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona a couple months ago and has had some trouble adjusting to shelter life. Cfor is a…
Featured Pet of the Month: Tony
Tony is a handsome, fun-loving dog who is in need of a home. He was found as a stray and brought to the Humane Society of Sedona last June. Tony has captured everyone’s hearts at the…
Featured Pet of the Month: Sophia
Sophia is a gorgeous senior Calico cat who is in need of a new home to spend her golden years. She was recently surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona when her previous home could no…
Featured Pet of the Month: Squeaky
Squeaky is a hilarious, playful, affectionate dog who is looking for a home. He was found wandering as a stray and has been at the Humane Society of Sedona since May. This happy guy loves to…
Featured Pet of the Month: Samantha
Samantha is a big, beautiful German Shepherd who is desperately seeking a family. Her former guardian could no longer care for her and had to surrender her to the Humane Society of Sedona back in February….
Featured Pet of the Month: Bear
Bear is a fun and active 2-year-old cattle dog mix who is looking for a home! He moved to Sedona from Michigan with his guardian, but sadly due to landlord issues, they could not stay together…
Featured Pet of the Month: Nala
October is Pitbull Awareness month and the Humane Society of Sedona wants to make you aware of how AMAZING this month’s Pet of the Month, Nala is! Nala is a gorgeous and happy pitbull mix who…
Featured Pet of the Month: Harriet
Harriet is a very sweet senior dog who is need of a family. She is about 10 years old and was brought to the Humane Society of Sedona as a stray. She arrived very much in…
Featured Pets of the Month: Mitzie & Snookie
Mitzie & Snookie are two of the sweetest senior kitties ever! They arrived at HSS in late March and are still here awaiting a fresh start. They were surrendered to HSS when their guardian passed away…
Featured Pet of the Month: Rush
Rush is a playful 1.5-year-old Alaskan Husky mix and is ready to bring adventure and fun into your world! He is a gorgeous dog with a fluffy coat and one piercing blue eye. Rush has boundless…
Featured Pet of the Month: Morty
Morty is an absolutely beautiful orange tabby cat who is looking for a home. He is about three years old and 13lbs – a big, beautiful boy! Morty can be just a little shy when you…
Fire Safety: Let’s Take Care Of Our Feathered Friends
You have seen many photos in past issues of Sedona Monthly displaying the beauty of the birds who live here. They make major contributions to our lives, whether or not we are aware of it. We…
Featured Pet of the Month: Cally
Cally is a super cute one-and-a-half year old German Shepherd mix who is looking for a home! She has the sweetest little face and goofiest personality. Cally is just barely out of puppyhood and no one…
Featured Pet of the Month: Orange Julius
Orange Julius (OJ for short!) is a very sweet and affectionate cat who is looking for a home. OJ was transferred to the Humane Society of Sedona from a local rescue partner and he has been…
Featured Pet of the Month: Rocky
Rocky is a small, special needs pup who is looking for someone with a special heart! This beautiful 10-month-old cattle dog is so ready to find a home. Rocky is deaf and will need some special…
Featured Pet of the Month: Pizazz
Pizazz is a sweet and shy little tabby cat who is in need of home. She was transferred to HSS from another rescue, so her past is a bit of a mystery. She has struggled in…
Featured Pet of the Month: Jed
Jed is a BIG lover boy who is looking for a family! He was surrendered to the shelter because he wasn’t getting along with the other animals in his home. Jed is a six-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix and while…
Featured Pets of the Month: Aloha & Flip Flop
Aloha & Flip Flop are a bonded pair of sweet young kitties and they are looking for a forever home. They were surrendered together to the Humane Society of Sedona back in June because their owner…
Featured Pet of the Month: Razzle
Razzle is a playful and goofy young dog who is ready for a fresh start! He came in with his four siblings – all found as strays in Camp Verde. Razzle and his siblings were quite…
Featured Pet of the Month: Bissell
Bissell is a very sweet and goofy 14-year-old orange tabby cat who is looking for a home to spend his golden years. Bissell was brought to HSS almost two months ago when his guardian became unable…
Featured Pet of the Month: Ken
Ken was brought to the Humane Society of Sedona when he was found as a stray in Camp Verde. He has been with HSS since late July and it’s time he finds a family! Ken is…
Featured Pet of the Month: Maverick
Maverick is a three-year-old Siamese mix who looking for a home. He is as fun to be around as his eyes are blue! Maverick just loves to play and will chase a string toy for hours on end….
Featured Pet of the Month: Benny
Benny is a one-year-old shepherd mix and he’s ready to get out of the shelter! He’s been with us for over three months, which is a quarter of his life, and that makes us incredibly sad….
Featured Pet of the Month: Montey
Montey is a one-year-old domestic short hair kitty who is looking for a home. If you are looking for a snuggle bug- look no further! Montey is as affectionate as they come. He has a big…
Featured Pet of the Month: Dexter
Dexter is a big dog and brings big laughs to all who meet him! He is only one year old and is looking for a fresh start. Dexter just loves to play and is as goofy…
Featured Pet of the Month: Chibi
Chibi is a 4-year-old Torbie, meaning her coat has both tortoiseshell and tabby markings. She is an independent kitty who loves treats. She is looking for a patient family without small kids, because she doesn’t particularly…
Featured Pet of the Month: King
King is a 7 year old German Shepherd weighing around 74 lbs. He traveled to Sedona all the way from Germany with his family, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they were unable to keep him. He…
Our Favorite Stories Through the Years
It was 1993 when I arrived in Sedona. It was very different, but very much the same. Quieter, sure. But it’s just as easy today to get lost in the quiet beauty and energy that surrounds…
Featured Pet of the Month: Trixie
Trixie is a 4-year-old Domestic Shorthair with a beautiful Tortoiseshell coat. She is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly. She loves to play, but she also loves to sit in your lap and…
Featured Pet of the Month: Jimmy Chew
Jimmy Chew is an 8-year old Labrador Retriever mix that weighs in at around 70 lbs. Despite being a little older, he is energetic and loves to play and go hiking. He has some vision loss…
Featured Pet of the Month: Jelly
Jelly is a 2 ½ years young Alaskan Husky Mix. She is an energetic dog who was found as a stray so she is looking forward to being back in a family setting. She enjoys going…
Featured Pet of the Month: Dumpling
Dumpling is a friendly cat that was rescued from a high-volume city shelter. At 15 pounds, he needed more time and attention than they could give, so Dumpling has been given a second chance in Sedona! …
Featured Pet of the Month: Roxie
Roxie is a beautiful 2 year old Staffordshire Terrier Mix and needs a home ASAP! She is such a snuggle bug and just loves when people spend time with her. When Roxie was younger she was…
Featured Pet of the Month: Sunny
Sunny is a gorgeous seven year old, long haired orange tabby who is ready for a second chance! He is such a beautiful kitty, even with his “lion” haircut. Sunny has the fluffiest, chubbiest cheeks and…
Featured Pet of the Month: Xena
Xena is a one year old English Bulldog mix, and she is ready to light up your life! This little girl is pure energy and always up for a good time. Don’t be fooled by her…
Featured Pet of the Month: Tonto
Tonto is a 2 year old big tabby cat with the most beautiful golden eyes who is ready for a fresh start! This guy was sharing a home with seven other cats and would love to…
Featured Pet of the Month: Codi
Codi is a super cute, 10 year old bull terrier mix who weighs about 43 lbs. She is a very sweet and smart lady, but don’t let her age fool you! Codi is an active gal…
Featured Pets of the Month: Lila, Hazel, Scarlett & Hanna
Lila, Hazel, Scarlett & Hanna are four gorgeous 6 month old kitties looking for their forever home! This little clique consists of two bonded pairs – meaning they must go home together! (Lila & Hazel and…
Featured Pet of the Month: Melissa
Melissa is a five year old unique tortie looking for a very special human! She has been through a lot in her short life (including having her front paws declawed) and she is ready to settle…
Featured Pet of the Month: Blueberry
Friendly Boxer mix Blueberry doesn’t ask for much – just a home where she can cozy up to you on the sofa and cuddle. She is gaining back the weight she lost when she recently had…
Featured Pet of the Month: Mio
Meet Mio! Mio is a beautiful senior kitty with so much life to live and love to give! He’s been with HSS for a few months now and would love to find a home. He’s loving…
Featured Pet of the Month: Bruno
Meet Bruno! Bruno is a goofy American Pitbull Terrier mix who just wants to make friends with everyone he meets (except cats!) and has something to say about it. He walks well on a leash and…
Featured Pet of the Month: Baby
Our Pet of the Month is Baby! Baby is a Chinese Shar-Pei and Pit Bull Terrier mix with tan and white coloring. Baby was found by a good Samaritan laying by the side of the road….
Cider & Bombon
Meet Cider and Bombon! Cider and Bombon are 8 year old male Siamese Chocolate Point mixes who were surrendered to us because their owners did not want to deal with Cider’s medical issues. Cider is FeLV+…
Featured Pet of the Month: Max
Meet Max! Max is a domestic shorthair mix with brown and black tabby coloring. Max was transferred to us from a crowded shelter in Phoenix where he was on the euthanasia list due to his diabetes….
Featured Pet of the Month: Zoe
Our Pet of the Month is Zoe! Zoe is a Pitbull Terrier and Chinese Shar-Pei mix with tan and white coloring. Zoe was surrendered to us because she did not get along with the other animals…
Featured Pet of the Month: Sailor
Our Pet of the Month is Sailor! Sailor is a Domestic Long hair mix with black coloring. Sailor was transferred to us from a crowded shelter in Phoenix. Prior to that she had been living in…
Featured Pets of the Month: Ziggy & Zeppelin
Our featured Pets of the Month from the Sedona Humane Society are Ziggy and Zeppelin! Ziggy and Zeppelin came to us from a crowded shelter in Tucson. Although they are shy at first, they are very…
Featured Pet of the Month: Aries
Aries is a Siamese cat with white and tan coloring. Aries came to us from a crowded shelter in Phoenix. He is a loving cat with a spicy side and is ready to enjoy his retirement!…
Featured Pet of the Month: Kimchee
Our Pet of the Month is Kimchee! Kimchee is a domestic shorthair mix with black coloring. Kimchee came to us from Maricopa County and is ready for her retirement dreams! Our petite senior girl is sweet,…
Featured Pets of the Month: Sheba & Suey
Our Pets of the Month are Sheba and Suey! Sheba is a Mixed Breed with brown brindle coloring and Suey is a Yorkshire Terrier mix with tan and grey coloring. Sheba and Suey were surrendered to…
Featured Pet of the Month: Courage
Courage is a five year old Pitbull/Cattle Dog mix who was brought in by a good samaritan as a stray wandering around Highway 89A. To be brutally honest, he was a mess! He was either out…
Featured Pet of the Month: Dizzy
Dizzy is a senior cat who is FIV+ but fortunately it is no longer seen as a life shortening virus. Cats who are FIV+ should be kept indoors so they can avoid any illnesses from the…
Featured Pets of the Month: Haiku & Rumi
Haiku and Rumi are super, super playful and need space to run around and get their wiggles out. They both love to be pet and are silly boys always ready for food, playtime, nap time or…
Featured Pet of the Month: Maggie
Hi I’m Maggie! I love car rides so much and I’m pretty calm and collected when I’m out and about. Sometimes in my kennel I bark but you can’t judge me in the shelter environment. I…
Featured Pets of the Month: Mercy & Sarah
Mercy and Sarah were surrendered after their guardian passed away. Mercy had to get her teeth fixed because they were pretty bad but she is doing great now. Sarah is also doing very well now after…
Featured Pets of the Month: Thymus & Louie
Thymus and Louie recently came into the shelter together and are a bonded pair. These two male kitties are very sweet but they are very scared. They need someone who is patient and willing to take…
Featured Pet of the Month: Rocco
Rocco recently came to us as a stray with his sister Mya and we learned that they had bounced around from home to home before coming to us. Rocco takes some time to warm up to…
Featured Pet of the Month: Cessna
Cessna came in recently as a surrender and even though she has had a huge change in her life, she takes it in strides. She is really affectionate & loving. Cessna is such a chill cat;…
Featured Pet of the Month: Macy
Meet Macy! She is a young female German Shepherd who was found as a stray and likely abandoned near the McDonald’s in Sedona a few months ago. Her owner never came for her and Macy was…
The Artful Home
BACKYARD PARADISE Creating outdoor living spaces in new homes and renovations seem to be a hot trend that is growing across the country. Outdoor art appears to be more curated than ever. Incorporating a piece of…
Featured Pets of the Month: Ozzie & Muffy
Ozzie and his sister Muffy came to the Humane Society of Sedona in March after their owner could no longer care for them. They are two of the friendliest kitties you will ever meet at 11…
Featured Pet of the Month: Chai
Chai is a 4-month-old neutered male Chihuahua mix that will melt your heart! Chai has adorably large ears and a playful puppy spirit. He loves to be with people and other dogs. He is quiet, well-mannered,…
Featured Pet of the Month: Odin
Odin is a very friendly 5-month-old, domestic, medium-haired kitten. He has a beautiful coat and gorgeous green eyes. Odin is cuddly and gets along great with other cats, which makes him a good choice if you already have…
Featured Pet of the Month: Zelda
Zelda is a 1-year-old spayed female Chihuahua mix with a heart of gold! She came to the Humane Society of Sedona from Maricopa Animal Care and Control in Phoenix where she was found running the streets…
Featured Pet of the Month: Thomasina
Thomasina is a big, beautiful, long-haired female kitty looking for a cat-savvy person to help her with her special needs. The Humane Society of Sedona believes this 4-year-old girl is mostly blind. She will need a…
Featured Pet of the Month: Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a 1 1/2-year-old neutered male. This Australian shepherd mixed breed pup is very friendly and genuinely enjoys other dogs and people. He’s 50 pounds of love and affection! Pumpkin enjoys playing and going for…
Featured Pet of the Month: Chester
Chester is a 10-year-old gentle giant! This neutered male has been living at the Humane Society of Sedona since March 2018 when he was surrendered by his owner. He needs a fur-ever home that allows him…
Featured Pets of the Month: Sarah & Sasha
Sarah and Sasha need a loving home! These pups are 8 years old and have lived together their entire lives. Sarah loves playing in the water and will jump into a kiddie pool whenever possible. Sasha…
Featured Pet of the Month: Baby
Baby is a spayed, female, domestic short-hair calico cat living at the Humane Society of Sedona. She is 14 years old and her favorite pastime is napping on someone’s lap – Baby loves people. She has…
