Arizona Animal Welfare League

Animal shelter in Phoenix, Arizona

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25 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Adoptable Pets at Arizona Animal Welfare League

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Chewy

Mastiff

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
No Details Provided
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Patch

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 4 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Pin

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 4 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Macro

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Login

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Reggie Spaghetti

Karelian Bear Dog/Border Collie

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Nilla

Carolina Dog

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Widget

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Beethoven

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

AAWL is Arizona's oldest and largest no-kill shelter. We have been in the same spot since 1971! Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs, cats, puppies and kittens throughout the State of Arizona that have been surrendered, abandoned, lost or neglected. To help reduce shelter population and the relinquishment of animals by offering affordable veterinary care and dog training to the public. To educate the next generation of animal advocates while teaching compassion for all living things to people of all ages.
Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, San Tan Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Avondale, Tolleson, Litchfield Park, Ahwatukee, Maricopa. Maricopa County

Adoption steps

  1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
    1. We do not require appointments. You are welcome to visit any time during our normal adoption hours.
  2. Meet the Pet
    1. Spend time with the animal and receive all the medical, health and behavior information with an adoption counselor.
  3. Sign Adoption Contract
  4. Pay Fee
  5. Take the Pet Home
    1. We do require all dogs go home with a leash and collar. You are welcome to bring your own or purchase a set in our retail store.

Additional adoption info

Dogs and cats available for adoption at the Arizona Animal Welfare League are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, behaviorally and medically evaluated, flea/tick preventative and 30-days free pet health insurance.

The following steps outline how the adoption process works at Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA.

* Bring the whole family – even the dog(s). We encourage dog-to-dog introductions as a part of the match-making process and may require it in most cases. We do not require the same introductions for cats.

* Upon arriving at the Pet Match Adoption Center, you will be greeted by our friendly staff and/or volunteers and asked to fill out a short Adopter Profile. This is not an application. It is a match-making tool used to help you find the best match for you and the adoptable animals.

* You will be introduced to the available dogs and/or cats with some tips for narrowing down your search to the most appropriate pets.

* Visitors can meet one-on-one with pets in our play yards. Dogs will be introduced, too.

* If your pet meet is a success, you will spend a few minutes completing some paperwork and learning about the many "extras" included with each adoption. then you and your new family member can go home and begin your "Happy Tails" life.

* We have a variable adoption fee policy based on an animal's age, breed, temperament, behavioral issues, and physical condition. Please feel free to contact us at 602-273-6852

Pets at shelters and rescues near Arizona Animal Welfare League

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Hope

Husky

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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GEORGIE

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Christopher

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story

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