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Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Serving the people and pets of Maricopa County. Adoption hours are from 11AM-7PM, and other services are accessible from 12PM-6PM.

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Lilo might have to come back to the shelter, and she could really use your help. 🥹 This cuddly baby angel has been the b...
10/13/2026

Lilo might have to come back to the shelter, and she could really use your help. 🥹 This cuddly baby angel has been the best girl in foster, but her foster mom will be going out of town for several weeks. Can we find her an adopter or another foster so she doesn't have to return to kennel life?

Lilo is dog-friendly, social, and is happiest when she's being held. She's the ideal pet for just about any home. She does incredibly well with people, and she won't even eat unless her humans are in sight. 🥲

If you'd like to adopt Lilo, please email [email protected]: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A5170056

Need an excuse for a lake day? 😍 We're bringing a crew of seniors and longtimer shelter dogs to Butcher Jones Beach Site...
10/13/2026

Need an excuse for a lake day? 😍 We're bringing a crew of seniors and longtimer shelter dogs to Butcher Jones Beach Site at Saguaro Lake for a day by the water! Come visit, be in nature, and meet some often-overlooked pups.

📍 Butcher Jones Beach Site: 3 Butcher Jones Beach Rd, Fort McDowell
📆 Thursday, Oct. 15
🕛 11 am - 3 pm

Learn more: https://www.maricopa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=13195

The rumors are true: We do have the cutest furbabies on the block. 😍 All of these adorable boys and girls are available ...
10/12/2026

The rumors are true: We do have the cutest furbabies on the block. 😍 All of these adorable boys and girls are available for adoption among hundreds of others at our locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa!

East Shelter: 1920 S. Lewis in Mesa
West Shelter: 2500 S. 27th Avenue in Phoenix
Everyday Adoption Center: 4380 N. Miller Rd in Scottsdale (inside PetSmart)

Find these adoptable dogs and more at Maricopa.gov/AdoptPets.

Pet ownership doesn't always go as planned. But if you're prepared to handle a little chaos in exchange for a lifetime o...
10/11/2026

Pet ownership doesn't always go as planned. But if you're prepared to handle a little chaos in exchange for a lifetime of unconditional love, consider stopping by your local shelter! Learn more about what we do at Maricopa.gov/Pets.

Volunteering at an animal shelter is a little...well, stinky. It's dirty work. You can't wear your fancy clothes or have...
10/10/2026

Volunteering at an animal shelter is a little...well, stinky. It's dirty work. You can't wear your fancy clothes or have your hair done up. An excited dog and some mud will show you why.

But volunteers show up weekend after weekend, ready with their go-to shelter jeans and hair in a bun, prepared to get covered in the day's smelly mess with our staff. And for one simple reason: they love the dogs.

We have many different opportunities available for those who want to help. We do ask for a minimum of 4 hours a month, with your first volunteer hours being spent learning the ins and outs of shelter life. After that, you're free to come in, walk some dogs, or help out wherever needed.

Sign up to volunteer today at https://www.maricopa.gov/294/Volunteer.

10/09/2026

We just picked our biggest pumpkin in the patch! 🎃 Bubba is nearly 100 pounds, with most of it going to that big meaty head of his.

Our favorite gentle giant is available for adoption at the West shelter: 2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix.

Niko's a little slumped today because no one wants to adopt him, even though he's the best boy in foster. 🥲 After 3 mont...
10/09/2026

Niko's a little slumped today because no one wants to adopt him, even though he's the best boy in foster. 🥲 After 3 months in the shelter, he finally got a chance to prove himself in a temporary home. Here's how it's going:

"He likes to spend time outside in our yard smelling, listening, relaxing, and takes his sentry job very seriously but he does prefer to have company. He likes to go for walks and pulls just a little. Niko lets us know if he needs anything…food, treats, playtime. He is a bit of a velcro dog and wants to be where you are. He is pretty mellow in the morning but active late afternoon and evening. He has the best zoomies!"

Have you ever wanted a black void to follow you around all day and monitor your yard for squirrels? Niko would be perfect for you. He's potty trained, is learning commands, and loves fetch. Email [email protected] to set up a meet and greet: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4591113

Forest didn't want to get near us. We thought he was terrified of the shelter. But an X-ray revealed there was much more...
10/08/2026

Forest didn't want to get near us. We thought he was terrified of the shelter. But an X-ray revealed there was much more to his story.

Forest has had a bad leg for a long time.

One of his hind legs had been broken in the past, and it never healed properly. His hip was chronically dislocated. Dislocated for so long that new bone formed around it, creating a "false joint." We don't know how much pain he has been in, or for how long.

So we amputated it.

Slowly, we're seeing him open up to us. Before, he wouldn't walk on a leash.

Now, even with one leg gone, he's started walking around the shelter with ease. (Even if it's still a little scary.)

He's still wary of strangers. But his body language tells us he wants to trust in humans - he just needs time to feel safe.

Forest is looking for a calm, patient forever home that will give him the confidence he needs. He is available for adoption at the West shelter: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A5171217

We took 106 stray dogs in just three days. 🥲Maricopa County residents, please check our East and West shelters if you ha...
10/08/2026

We took 106 stray dogs in just three days. 🥲Maricopa County residents, please check our East and West shelters if you have lost your dog. We know some of these pups have homes out there somewhere.

We use Petco Love Lost, Pawboost, and 24PetConnect as platforms to showcase recently found pets. If you have questions about the process, please visit us anytime between 12pm - 6pm daily for lost and found services. Learn more at maricopa.gov/162/Lost-Found-Pet.

10/07/2026

October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month! 💙 Pitties are often misunderstood and believed to be inherently dangerous or aggressive. However, as a shelter that takes in thousands of bully mixes every year, we can say from experience that they can be just as affectionate, loyal, and silly as any other dog.

Have a sweet pittie of your own? Share a pic in the comments!

Pit bulls are often overlooked in shelters, but that can all change starting with YOU. Spot is just one of the many pitties waiting for a forever home!

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2500 S 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
85009

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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