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Maricopa County Animal Care & Control West Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa Animal Care and Control, with shelters in Phoenix and Mesa, serves the dogs, cats and residents of Maricopa County. As one of the largest open managed- admission shelters in the nation, the two shelters take in nearly 30,000 dogs and cats every year. Our mission is “working together to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County.”

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2500 S. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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2500 S. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85009

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Adoptable pets at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control West Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on OPAL's adoption status with email updates.
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OPAL

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 4 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on A4986116's adoption status with email updates.
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A4986116

Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on TURTLE's adoption status with email updates.
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TURTLE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on MYRTLE's adoption status with email updates.
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MYRTLE

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Female, 2 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on ESPRESSO's adoption status with email updates.
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ESPRESSO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on POINSETTIA's adoption status with email updates.
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POINSETTIA

Husky

Female, 2 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on PHOENIX's adoption status with email updates.
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PHOENIX

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on TUX's adoption status with email updates.
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TUX

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Phoenix, AZ

Shelter FAQs

Maricopa County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees vary according to size, length of stay at the shelter and any ongoing specials and/or promotions.

Adoption application

https://www.maricopa.gov/214/Adopt-a-Pet

Pets at shelters & rescues near Maricopa County Animal Care & Control West Animal Shelter

Arizona Dog Rescue

Tempe, AZ 85284

Doggie Tails Rescue

Doggie Tails Rescue House,
Phoenix, AZ 85020

We'll also keep you updated on Puddin's adoption status with email updates.
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Puddin

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on LUCY's adoption status with email updates.
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LUCY

German Shepherd Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Apache Junction, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Jesse's adoption status with email updates.
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Jesse

Miniature Pinscher

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos
Avondale, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Kaia's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaia

Akita

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Little Belle's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Belle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Trip's adoption status with email updates.
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Trip

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 4 mos
Phoenix, AZ

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