Joan's Corner - December 2024 Newsletter
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Joan Koczor
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A History of Compassion
Since 1957, the Arizona Humane Society has fostered the belief that every pet deserves a good life. What once began as a small shelter established by a compassionate group of volunteers has since grown to become the state’s largest animal welfare and protection agency, as well as the state’s designated responder for animals in distress during natural disasters.
Over the years, we’d started various programs to save the lives of Arizona’s most vulnerable pets. But in 2013, we knew we had to push harder to create the pet-friendly future we wanted to see. In the face of a pet overpopulation crisis, we began lifesaving programs like our Parvo ICU, Maternity Suites, and Bottle Baby ICU & Kitten Nursery to care for animals who are often euthanized in other shelters.
As a result, we’ve decreased euthanization by 83%—that’s 130,000 additional lives saved. We’re working hard to transform the very notion of animal welfare in Arizona, and we’re proud to say that many of these first-of-their-kind programs, services, education and communication techniques that have been emulated by organizations all over the world.
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Sunday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
YOU SHOULD SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
Pinal County Animal Care and Control is open seven days a week for walk-in adoptions.
Citizens are welcome to tour our kennels and see adoptable animals in person.
ADOPTIONS ARE ON FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS
Availability of pets is constantly changing and the shelter does not have the capability to place holds on pets. Please contact us for any questions.
PETS FOR VETS
In recognition and appreciation of U.S. veterans’ service to our country, Pinal County Animal Control and Care (PCACC)’s Pets for Vets program waives adoption fees for pets over 1 year of age.
Adopters participating in the Pets for Vets program will be responsible for paying the $15 license fee for adopted dogs (no fee for cats). Veterans wishing to participate in the program are asked to provide verification of veteran, reservist or active-duty status. The following documentation is accepted: Military ID, DD214 Military Discharge Certificate, Honorable Discharge Certificate, Letter from the U.S. Military Center in St. Louis or Letter from the Maryland Veterans Administration Service Program. Start your application online.
NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PET?
Try looking on Home to Home. Home to Home is a direct-to-adopter tool for pet guardians looking to re-home their animal. Take a moment to fill out the Pinal Pet Request to receive email notifications when potential animals of your interest come into the shelter.
RIGHTS OF ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL TO REFUSE ADOPTION
The Staff at Animal Care and Control hope that every adoption is successful. That is why we follow the procedures we do. We take it very seriously and ask for your patience while we go through the process together. If, for any reason, our staff does not believe that a successful adoption can take place, Animal Care and Control reserves the right to deny the adoption.
About Us:
Your local neighborhood Pet Nutrition Center & Wellness Spa. We specialize in natural pet foods, raw foods, treats, toys, litter, leashes & collars… you name we have it! Pets welcome always!
Certified Pet Dietitian & Pet Nutrition Specialists.
In today’s market it is difficult to sift through the various opinions out there as to what is appropriate to feed your dogs and cats. In order to assist consumers navigate these tumultuous times, our staff has undergone professional training in Pet Nutrition and Raw Food feeding and earned their Pet Nutrition Specialist status. Some of our staff has also enrolled in or completed a Certified Pet Dietitian program, the first of its kind! Stop wondering what the right advice is and talk to our certified and trained staff.
Our Vision:
A no-kill Arizona that provides compassionate care for animals and the people who love them.
The Arizona Animal Welfare League is the largest and oldest no-kill shelter in Arizona. A “no-kill” shelter is an animal shelter that does not kill healthy or treatable animals even when the shelter is full, reserving euthanasia for terminally ill animals or those considered dangerous to public safety.
AAWL is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, tax ID 23-7149453. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
AAWL rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes more than 4,000 dogs and cats that are abandoned or that have been surrendered by their owners. We do this primarily by rescuing them from other shelters in Maricopa County where they are likely to be euthanized due to the lack of time and resources to care for them. At any one time, our shelter will hold 140 cats and 190 dogs. We also have a foster parent network of approximately 90 families who provide care and shelter in their homes for puppies and kittens that are too young to be adopted, and those animals that are recovering from medical procedures or that need socialization before adoption.
All pets offered for adoption have been spayed or neutered; micro-chipped and are current on all vaccinations. Any medical treatments needed, including surgeries, are provided by our medical team and all animals are evaluated by our behavior department. Learn more about our Phoenix veterinary services and animal clinic.
AAWL not only adopts companion animals into loving homes, but we also hold a leadership position in the community in education and animal welfare issues. Check out our extensive dog and obedience training classes.
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