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We primarily serve the incorporated city of Apache Junction, AZ, but adopt to the entire state of Arizona including Pinal, Maricopa and Pima Counties.
Apache Junction Animal Control's adoption process
Additional adoption info
DOGS
Dogs any age $90.00 ($40 if already altered)
(Includes Spay or Neuter, DHAPP 5 in 1 Vaccine, Rabies Vaccine for dogs over 3 months.)
(License for one year is included for City Residents Only)
CATS
Any age $70.00 ($30.00 if already altered)
(Includes Spay or Neuter, FVRCP 3 in 1 Vaccine)
(License for one year in included for City Residents Only)
OTHER ANIMALS
$40.00
DOGS
Dogs any age $90.00 ($40 if already altered)
(Includes Spay or Neuter, DHAPP 5 in 1 Vaccine, Rabies Vaccine for dogs over 3 months.)
(License for one year is included for City Residents Only)
CATS
Any age $70.00 ($30.00 if already altered)
(Includes Spay or Neuter, FVRCP 3 in 1 Vaccine)
(License for one year in included for City Residents Only)
OTHER ANIMALS
$40.00
About Apache Junction Animal Control
Apache Junction Animal Control/Paws and Claws Care Center is a small municipal city shelter located in Apache Junction, Arizona. The shelter houses approximately 40 dogs and 40 cats at any point in time.
Apache Junction Animal Control/Paws and Claws Care Center is a small municipal city shelter located in Apache Junction, Arizona. The shelter houses approximately 40 dogs and 40 cats at any point in time.
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Support adoption and rescue. Why go to a dog breeder, cat breeder or pet store to buy a dog or buy a cat when you can adopt?
Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.
What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?
When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.
So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.
