Maricopa County pushes for a surge in September dog adoptions
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is working to increase dog adoptions this month in an effort to keep shelter capacity at optimal levels. “Even with our high adoption numbers, the number of dogs coming in each day still exceeds the number of dogs leaving,” said Kim Powell, public information supervisor for MCACC. She said […]
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control extends free adoptions through June 16
“We can't thank Kathy Bissell and the Bissell Pet Foundation enough for their support,” MCACC officials said. With all animal shelters in the Valley currently overflowing with rescued animals, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) has announced they will be extending their free adoption events through this weekend to help alleviate the overflow problem. […]
Maricopa County animal shelter continues free dog adoptions, still over capacity
Phoenix (AZ Family)—Maricopa County Animal Care and Control We're extending our adoption special for another week! MCACC spokeswoman Kim Powell said there were 814 dogs at the shelter as of Tuesday morning, about 200 above capacity. From now until Sunday, adoption fees are being waived for all dogs, including puppies. All dogs will go home […]
Mohave County suspends cat adoptions, intakes amid virus outbreak
Mojave County — The Mojave County Animal Shelter has announced a temporary suspension of cat and kitten adoptions and adoptions through at least July 1. The suspension follows the recent outbreak of feline parvovirus, also known as feline parvo, which is highly contagious and potentially life-threatening, especially for unvaccinated kittens. A statement announcing the new […]
