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Maricopa County Animal Care & Control West Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa Animal Care and Control, with shelters in Phoenix and Mesa, serves the dogs, cats and residents of Maricopa County. As one of the largest open managed- admission shelters in the nation, the two shelters take in nearly 30,000 dogs and cats every year. Our mission is “working together to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County.”

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2500 S. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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2500 S. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85009

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Adoptable pets at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control West Animal Shelter

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

Jack Russell Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on LENNY's adoption status with email updates.
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LENNY

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on PATCHES's adoption status with email updates.
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PATCHES

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Husky

Female, 1 yr
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on DIABLO's adoption status with email updates.
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DIABLO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on KRATOS's adoption status with email updates.
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KRATOS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on JEFFERY's adoption status with email updates.
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JEFFERY

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs
Phoenix, AZ

Shelter FAQs

Maricopa County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees vary according to size, length of stay at the shelter and any ongoing specials and/or promotions.

Adoption application

https://www.maricopa.gov/214/Adopt-a-Pet

Pets at shelters & rescues near Maricopa County Animal Care & Control West Animal Shelter

Saving Orphan Souls Rescue

Glendale, AZ 85308

Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue

2611 E Indian School Rd.,
Phoenix, AZ 85016

ADOPT ME GSD!

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Scottsdale, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Elmer's adoption status with email updates.
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Elmer

Black Mouth Cur/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Destiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Destiny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on CARLY's adoption status with email updates.
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CARLY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Casa Grande, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Thor's adoption status with email updates.
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Thor

Black Mouth Cur

Male, Adult
Phoenix, AZ

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