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Our Mission is to provide excellent care, protection and loving compassion for the life of the animals entrusted to us and to take a leadership role in promoting humane values for the benefit of all animals and people.
The Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA (AAWL) is a private non-profit organization supported solely through donations, program fees and memberships. We receive no government funding.
Last year in Maricopa County, there were more than 100,000 dogs and cats surrendered to shelters and sadly, more than 50,000 were euthanized. AAWL is committed to eliminating the unnecessary euthanasia of dogs and cats. AAWL takes in dogs and cats from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and the Arizona Humane Society where they might otherwise be euthanized. At any given time, our shelter facility can house up to 90 dogs and 130 cats.
All dogs adopted from the AAWL have been spayed or neutered, are microchipped, are current on vaccinations, and are behavior tested. All dogs go home with an ID tag, a microchip tag, a bag of food, a toy and access to our behavior helpline to make the transition to your home a smooth one. The dog adoption fee ranges from $65 to $129. More of our Dogs.
All cats adopted from the AAWL have been spayed or neutered, are microchipped, current on vaccinations, and have tested negative for feline leukemia. They will go home with a collar, ID tag, a bag of food, a toy and a pet carrier. The cat adoption fee ranges from $65 to $129. More of our Cats.
Our Behavior Helpline is a valuable resource for pet owners who have questions about their cat or dog’s behavior. The Helpline is monitored 7 days a week with the goal to prevent animals from being surrendered for correctable behavior issues.
Make a Difference - Become a Volunteer! If you are looking for a great place to volunteer, please consider donating your talent and your time to the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA.
AAWL's volunteer needs include: socializing dogs and cats, administrative tasks, landscaping, behavior protocol training, special events, adoption counseling, thrift store assistance - and more!
For questions about volunteering call AAWL's Volunteer Coordinator at(602) 273-6852, ext. 101. or apply online.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
The AAWL foster program is designed to allow us to care for orphaned kittens and puppies too young for adoption, sick or injured animals needing extra TLC, adult dogs and cats needing additional behavior training and dogs and cats who need a break from the stress of a shelter environment. Loving foster families throughout the Valley open their homes for these animals until they are ready to be adopted.
To help these wonderful animals, contact our Foster Care Coordinator, at 602-273-6852, ext. 113. You'll be asked about your availability, what types of pets you are interested in fostering and a few other very painless questions. It's that simple and the dogs and cats will be so grateful. Find out more.
The Arizona Animal Welfare League is a non-profit organization funded entirely through program fees and private donations. Donations are tax-deductible and we gratefully accept all donations, big or small. Please visit our website to see how you can help!
The AAWL is located at 30 N. 40th Place in Phoenix, on the north side of Washington Street, west of 44th Street.
From the Loop 202, go south on 44th Street and then west on Washington to 40th Place.
From Interstate 10, go north on State Route 143, get off on Washington and then go west to 40th Place.
From State Route 143, exit at Washington and then go west to 40th Place.
From State Route 153, exit at Washington and then go west to 40th Place.
MAP.Shelter Hours: Mon-Closed, Tuesday-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm.
PETsMART adoptions daily at the Tempe Marketplace PetSmart. Cats are available for adoption daily and dogs are brought down on the weekends.
