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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.”

Contact
Email
Address
2500 S. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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Meet their adoptable pets

2500 S. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85009

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

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

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on OLLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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OLLIE

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on A5087163's adoption status with email updates.
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A5087163

Maltese

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on A5087162's adoption status with email updates.
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A5087162

Cairn Terrier/Chihuahua

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Husky

Female, 1 yr
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on STAR's adoption status with email updates.
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STAR

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs
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

Safe Haven for Animals

P.O. Box 2282,
Scottsdale, AZ 85252

Fast Dogs - Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption

22134 N Lobo Ln,
Sun City West, AZ 85375

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Scottsdale, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Zayden's adoption status with email updates.
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Zayden

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Tabby

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Casa Grande, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Huntington's adoption status with email updates.
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Huntington

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Phoenix, AZ

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