Maricopa County Animal Care & Control

Pastore would like to remind everyone about the dozens of wonderful dogs waiting for homes at Heidi's Village! Their adoption fees are WAIVED for their entire stay, and there are so many pups to fit your home's needs.

Pastore, a playful, affectionate ball of sunshine, would thrive in a home with adults as mature as he is! He also would like to be your one and only dog, since he has all the personality you would ever need.

📍 600 N 40th St, Phoenix
⏰ 12-5 pm M-F; 12-4pm Sat-Sun

Meet Pastore: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4930250

THANK YOU! Prada came in as a stray several months ago and caught a respiratory infection. Even after treatment, she wasn't eating. Arizona Border Collie Rescue, one of our New Hope Partners, stepped in to help her. Now, she's thriving in her foster home!

"She has been spayed, is house broken and is receiving basic training with her foster family. She plays well with her foster border collie brothers and loves the pool. Prada is ready to meet her forever family."

Prada is still adoptable through Arizona Border Collie Rescue! Visit her profile: https://azbcr.org/Adopt/AvailableBorderCollies/RescueDetails.aspx?rid=5988

Sadie is proof that shelter dogs can do it all 🙌 After being adopted from the West shelter 2 years ago, she has gone on to become an award-winning dog with the American Kennel Club and even won 9th place at the AKC Rally National Championship last year.

As her owner tells us: "It is a great honor to have gone so far with my wonderful, incredible shelter dog. Shows how great these rescue pitties can be! They are so driven to please their owners and generally love to train."

Want a talented Sadie of your own? We have hundreds of dogs that are eager to please: Maricopa.gov/Pets

So far this month, we've seen 306 adoptions! We're already well on our way to reaching our goal of 1,110 adoptions for September Surge. Not sure where to start on your adoption journey? Follow these steps:

1. Visit our Adoptable Pets website. You can search by size, age, and breed: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/AdoptPets
2. Select your favorites and read their profiles.
3. Visit the shelter listed on their profile and ask for a meet and greet, no appointments needed!

To learn more about adopting, visit Maricopa.gov/Pets.

This is Hunk. Hunk is very shy around new people. However, he is being brave right now and would like to present you his plushie as a peace offering. Do you accept?

If no, reconsider.

If yes, please meet him with great haste at our East shelter: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4997590

The world just isn't the same without you, Arianna! Thank you for giving this sweet senior the life she deserved. 💙

Have a you'd like to share? Submit your story here: https://tinyurl.com/mcacchappytails

DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS? ☀️ It may be September, but it's going to be a hot week. Dogs cannot cool off as effectively as humans can, so please keep these symptoms of heat stroke in mind. You may save your pet's life.

What an amazing way to kick off our September Surge. 💙 106 dogs were adopted during our Clear the Shelters adoption special over the weekend, and we couldn't have done it without you! Some of our longtimers were able to find homes, and we are so thankful!

While these are wonderful adoption numbers, more dogs are coming in every day that still need homes. Consider stopping by our shelters this week to find your new best friend.

📍 West shelter: 2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix
📍 East shelter: 1920 S Lewis, Mesa
📍 Heidi's Village: 600 N 40th St, Phoenix

Maricopa.gov/Pets

Your family is one of a kind. Find a pet to match! We have dogs of all breeds, ages, sizes, and personalities, and many are already house-trained and happy to show off their excellent behavior for you (in exchange for a treat, of course.)
Check out adoptable dogs at Maricopa.gov/AdoptPets to find your pawfect match.

✨ Sunday Senior Spotlight ✨

It it possible for true love to come in the shape of a 34-pound old man? Roger thinks so. While he may look like a stout, courageous cowboy on the outside, on the inside he's one of those chihuahuas that are always shivering.

Roger is searching for his emotional support human. He's gentle, affectionate, and sometimes, he just needs assurance that the world isn't such a scary place. At 8 years old, what he dreams of most isn't playtime. It's retirement.

Roger and all of our other dogs 6 months and older have their adoption fees waived TODAY, Sept. 8, for the Clear the Shelters campaign: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4992273

Dogs might need us, but we need them, too. Keep on being the best boy, Lou!

Ever adopted from MCACC? Share your with us, and we'll post your story! Submit them here: https://tinyurl.com/mcacchappytails

HEADS UP! All of these longtimers have their adoption fees WAIVED this weekend for the Clear the Shelters campaign with NBCUniversal and Telemundo! All dogs 6 months and older are eligible for our adoption special, which runs this Saturday and Sunday. 💙

📍 West: 2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix
📍 East: 1920 S Lewis Dr, Mesa
📍 Heidi's Village: 600 N 40th St, Phoenix

Find these dogs and more at Maricopa.gov/Pets!

Need plans this weekend? 👀 We're bringing adoptable dogs to the PetSmart in Mesa to celebrate our Clear the Shelters adoption special! All dogs 6 months and older will have their adoption fees waived, and that includes their spay/neuter, vaccines and microchip.

📍 1733 S Stapley Dr, Mesa
⏰ 10 a..m - 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Maricopa.gov/Pets

Can we get to 1,100 adoptions in 30 days? 💥 An extra 150 adoptions above the average this month can help us bring down our capacity, meaning we can provide the best possible outcomes for our animals!

Right now, more dogs are coming in than are leaving. It's an unsustainable number. But an extra 150 adoptions can turn the tides for both the animals and the people who care for them. In total, we need an average of 36 adoptions a day.

Share. Spread the word. There are 4.5 million residents in Maricopa County. Every single adoption will help us reach our goal and ultimately improve the lives of our animals!

Adopt today: Maricopa.gov/Pets
More details: https://www.maricopa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3089

We're waiving adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older THIS weekend, Sept. 7-8, as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign with NBCUniversal!

To celebrate, we'll be at back-to-back adoption events in PetSmart this weekend at 1733 S Stapley Dr in Mesa from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

📍 West: 2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix
📍 East: 1920 S Lewis Dr, Mesa
📍 Heidi's Village: 600 N 40th St, Phoenix

Find adoptable pets and more at Maricopa.gov/Pets.

Is your dog licensed? In Maricopa County, dogs 3 months and older are required to have one along with proof of rabies vaccination. It's an important way to identify your pet if they ever get lost and end up at the shelter.

Apply for and renew licenses: https://www.maricopa.gov/226/Dog-License

It was love at first sight! 💙

Ever adopted from MCACC? Share your with us, and we'll post your story! Submit them here: https://tinyurl.com/mcacchappytails

It's the first day of school for these sweet pups, and they're dreaming of graduating into your home! 💙 They're dressed for success, and we think they're getting a guaranteed A+.

Thanks to volunteer Kim with Good Vibes Photography for helping us with this photoshoot!

Want to adopt these well-educated pups? Visit our Adoptable Pets website: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/AdoptPets

Campbell has decided to bless your feed with his presence today! While a foster generously stepped up for him, he's still dreaming of the big stage: his forever home! He typed out a letter about himself that he wanted us to share with you all.

"Hi my name is Campbell! (my foster parents call me Angus). I am a happy boy who is always smiling. I love going on walks, playing fetch, playing with other dogs, and cuddling on the couch. I also LOVE to be pet and carrying my toys. I am in search of a loving companion who can shower me with affection daily, and I promise to reciprocate that love!"

We hope that this is enough proof that he is the perfect dog. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to meet him: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4986831

After more than 250 days in the shelter, sweet Balboa has found a home - and it's all thanks to YOU! After we posted a plea for an adopter to help care for his medical needs, his post went viral and was picked up by Newsweek. His adopter came across his article online, and the rest is history.

There are more than 1,000 Balboas currently in the shelter waiting for their chance at a forever home. Puppies, adults, seniors - we have them all. You could change the life of one of these incredible dogs for the better!

📍 West shelter: 2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix
📍 East shelter: 1920 S Lewis, Mesa
📍 Heidi's Village: 600 N 40th St, Phoenix

Learn more about adopting at Maricopa.gov/Pets.

This Labor Day weekend, 143 stray dogs came into our care. This is what crisis capacity looks like - dogs are sitting in holding kennels in the hallway, waiting for an actual kennel to open up. We are hundreds of dogs beyond what our facilities are equipped to hold.

🚨 Lost a pet over the weekend? Please come to either of our shelters to look for your pet. Visit 24petconnect.com to see our most recent intakes. More resources can be found at Maricopa.gov/162.

🐾 Looking to adopt? There's no better time like the present! You don't need an appointment, and we have dogs of many breeds, ages and temperaments.

💙 Want to help support us? Learn more about ways you can help at Maricopa.gov/Pets.

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 Want to adopt a dog, but don't have time to come to the shelter during the week? We're coming to you! Upcoming events include:

- Back-to-back adoption events in Mesa
- Adoptable dogs at Cars & Canines
- the Maricopa County Home Show

To learn more about upcoming events, visit Maricopa.gov/Pets.

✨ Sunday Senior Spotlight ✨

Marit is, to put it simply, the nicest dog around. He's the type of dog who won't send back an incorrect order at a restaurant because he's too polite. He will, however, gently paw you to remind you that you must be petting him at all times.

Marit is running for mayor next year, and he believes all of the world's problems could be solved if everyone just gave each other belly rubs. However, if he wants to promote his message, he'll need to find a forever home.

Meet the sweet Marit at our East shelter: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4989731

Lookin' good, Charley!

Ever adopted from MCACC? Share your with us, and we'll post your story! Submit them here: https://tinyurl.com/mcacchappytails

With nearly 1,000 dogs currently in our care, weekend adoptions are critical in reducing our shelter population. Even during a holiday weekend, intakes do not stop. By adopting from us this Labor Day, you can help find dogs loving forever homes while also freeing up kennel space for the next pup!

We have dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes and temperaments, all for an affordable adoption fee that includes spay/neuter, vaccines and microchip.

📍 West: 2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix
📍 East: 1920 S Lewis Dr, Mesa
📍 Heidi's Village: 600 N 40th St, Phoenix

Maricopa.gov/Pets

🐾 Friday Foster Feature 🐾

Is Maddox a dog or a honey baked ham? His foster family is still trying to find the answer. This charming 7-year-old is suspected of having vestibular disease, which can cause an unusual head tilt or loss of balance. Despite his quirks, he is having the best time in foster and is even taking training classes.

"Maddox is wonderful!! So sweet and mellow. I think his head tilt is improving too! He’s eating great now and drinking plenty of water. He seems very happy and comfortable!"

Email [email protected] if you're interested in meeting Maddox: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4912579

Milo is back home. 💙 This runaway pup found himself at MCACC, and our field team went to work trying to find his family. Animal Services Officer Neely, who is always busy researching lost dogs that come into the shelter, was able to track down Milo's owner.

The owner used a ridesharing service to come pick up his dog, but the driver of the vehicle wouldn't allow pets in the car. So our Field team went the extra mile. Ofc. Neely took a field truck and brought Milo straight to his dad!

Thanks to MCACC Field Officers and Ofc. Neely for going the extra mile and getting lost pets back home!

UPDATE: Adopted 💙

Our community stepped up for Balboa, who is currently settling in to his new home. Can we do the same for Flume?

Flume is another longtimer who is at risk due to kennel deterioration. In total, she has spent over 90 days in the shelter, and was returned once due to not getting along with a dog in a previous home. Since her return, she has been seen leaping high, circling, growling and barking at staff members passing by. Due to her high levels of anxiety, stress and frustration, she needs to find an adopter by close of business Sept. 2.

Flume is a volunteer favorite, and while she's timid at first, she's affectionate to those who earn her trust. She loves getting all the attention, and she would do best in an active home that can get her zoomies out. Her temperament changes when she's in a kennel, surrounded by dozens of barking dogs.

We do recommend that she be your one and only dog, and that potential adopters go slow with her. Adopters should be prepared to handle a high-energy pup in need of lengthy decompression time. She is at our West shelter, and her adoption fees are waived: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A4971125