PHOENIX — After 32 years of helping homeless pets while operating from leased facilities, HALO Animal Rescue is preparing to move into its first permanent home: a newly purchased three-acre campus in Glendale.

HALO’s current main shelter at 3227 E. Bell Road in Phoenix will close to the public beginning Friday, Oct. 23, as the organization transitions its operations to the new campus at 7150 N. 110th Ave., Glendale. The new shelter is scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 7.

HALO’s Deer Valley PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center will remain open and continue adoptions throughout the transition. HALO’s Thrift Boutique will also remain at its current Phoenix location and operate during regular business hours. Neither location is moving or closing as part of the relocation.

The move marks one of the most significant milestones in HALO’s history, giving the nonprofit a permanent home from which to continue its lifesaving mission for generations to come.

“After 32 years of operating from leased spaces, having a place to finally call our own is truly a dream come true,” stated Heather Allen, HALO Animal Rescue President and CEO, in a news release. “This move is about so much more than a new address. It’s about creating a permanent home where we can continue giving homeless animals the care, compassion and second chances they deserve. We’re excited to bring our community along as we transform this property into the Furever Home we’ve always envisioned.”

The Glendale campus will provide dedicated areas for dog and cat housing, medical care, animal intake and rehabilitation, outdoor play yards, a maternity ward, adoption services and community education. The property gives HALO the opportunity to create improved environments for animals while providing welcoming spaces for adopters, volunteers and community members.

The campus will open in phases, with renovations and improvements continuing after November 7. Community support will help fund the remaining work, including improvements to animal housing, outdoor enrichment areas, and essential infrastructure. HALO is inviting supporters to help complete the transformation and build a lasting home for its mission.

Located in the growing West Valley, the new facility will strengthen HALO’s presence in a community with an increasing need for animal welfare resources.

HALO asks the public for patience and understanding during the temporary closure as staff and volunteers safely relocate animals, equipment and daily operations. The organization looks forward to welcoming adopters, supporters, and the community to its new Furever Home beginning Nov. 7.

Editor’s note: The above was republished from a HALO Animal Rescue news release.