News & Announcements
News & Announcements
Arizona Animal Welfare League Receives $167,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities to Gain Insight into Barriers to Affordable Vet Care in Phoenix Latinx Communities
PHOENIX (December 16, 2021) – The lack of affordable veterinary care, training and education programs are common reasons for pet surrenders back to shelters. Due to cost and other barriers, pets in under-resourced communities often do not have access to basic veterinary care such as spay/neuter services, vaccinations, dental care and other medical and preventative […]
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Beemer’s Drive rescues animals, donates supplies to Rural Rescue!
This week, we partnered with Chapman BMW on Camelback for “Beemer’s Drive” to one of our Rural Rescue partners! Beemer was rescued from a Rural Partner in northern Arizona in 2019, where she was found in an abandoned house with two other dogs (one with two broken legs) and chickens living in an overturned truck […]
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Introducing AAWL’s Incoming President and CEO: Alessandra Navidad
AAWL Welcomes Alessandra Navidad as President and CEO Former ACLU of Arizona Executive Director Brings Passion for Animals, Nonprofit Leadership to State’s Largest and Oldest No-Kill Shelter The Arizona Animal Welfare League is proud to announce that Alessandra Navidad will join its executive team as its President and CEO, replacing current President and CEO Judith Gardner […]
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The Pet Housing Help Taskforce
Supporting Pets and People During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is putting thousands of pets in Arizona at risk of being surrendered to animal shelters by the families who love them, but may be forced to choose between finding a place to live and keeping their pets. It is estimated that between 22 to 39 percent […]
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With your help, the CARES act can help care for homeless pets.
All of us here at the Arizona Animal Welfare League are thinking of you and your family. These are difficult times for everyone. It is our hope that you have found comfort and joy in the animals you have in your life as we know that is one of the silver linings in all of […]
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2018 Impact Report
We had an incredible 2018, thanks to you! Your support made us stronger together: We saved more lives, made more families, helped more youth campers, visited more schools, and spread the word of adoption and animal welfare across the state. Read our impact report, see the difference you made in your community, and get ready […]
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