Be part of a team that is helping pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1971, the Arizona Animal Welfare League is the largest and oldest no-kill shelter in the state of Arizona. Starting as a small sanctuary for homeless animals, we have grown over the past 53 years to become a statewide animal welfare organization providing a full range of community services from adoptions and behavioral assessments to community education and low-cost veterinary services.
Most dogs need regular exercise, no matter how big or small they are, but did you know that mental exercise can be just as good for them as physical exercise? Especially, during the long summer months here in Arizona. Here are some tips to keep your pup burn some of their energy if you don't have time to take them for a walk!
The first few days in your home are special and critical for a pet. Your new dog will be confused about where he is and what to expect from you. Setting up some clear structure with your family for your dog will be paramount in making as smooth a transition as possible.To make the transition as smooth as possible at home, here are some helpful tips on how to set your new pup up for sucess with both house and crate training.
Congratulations on your new family member! Getting a new dog is exciting for all but can be initially stressful for the new dog, as they enter a new environment. Some dogs are easy going and adjust very quickly, others may take more time to warm up and be 100% comfortable in their new surroundings. This is especially true when it comes to warming up to other furry family members!
To help make the introductions as smooth as possible, here are some helpful tips on how to introduce your new dog to others pups and even kitties!
Many older cats and dogs tend to spend more time in shelters waiting for their forever home compared to their younger furry friends. Most people come to the shelter wanting to adopt puppies, kittens, or young adult dogs and cats. According to the ASPCA, senior dogs, for example, have a 25% adoption rate, compared to the 60% adoption rate of younger dogs and puppies.
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Arizona Animal Welfare League is a proud recipient of funding from Maddie's FundⓇ (www.maddiesfund.org), helping to achieve a no-kill nation #ThanksToMaddie.
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