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Arizona Animal Welfare League

Animal shelter in Phoenix, AZ

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.

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Phone (602) 273-6852 ext.116
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25 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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25 N. 40th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Adoptable pets at Arizona Animal Welfare League

We'll also keep you updated on Grimm's adoption status with email updates.
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Grimm

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
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Meow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 mos
Phoenix, AZ
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Cloe

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Wham's adoption status with email updates.
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Wham

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Josie's adoption status with email updates.
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Josie

Rottweiler

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Gypsum's adoption status with email updates.
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Gypsum

Border Collie

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Angela's adoption status with email updates.
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Angela

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, San Tan Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Avondale, Tolleson, Litchfield Park, Ahwatukee, Maricopa. Maricopa County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

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

https://aawl.org/content/donate

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Happy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Glendale, AZ
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Nimbus II

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs
Scottsdale, AZ
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CO/Alvin

Brittany/Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Glendale, AZ
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Tramp

Great Dane

Male, Young
GLENDALE, AZ
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Corduroy

Border Collie/St. Bernard

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Scottsdale, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Munch's adoption status with email updates.
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Munch

Shar Pei

Male, Young
Scottsdale, AZ

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