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Volunteer Spotlight

National Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: Vince M

April 9, 2019

Today we give our thanks to one of our elite kennel volunteers: Vince M Vince began his volunteer career at AAWL nearly 10 years ago in August of 2009 and has since given over 1,600 hours of service. Vince is one of our early birds who focuses on dogs who have newly arrived to the […]

Volunteer Spotlight

National Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: Ginger J

April 8, 2019

Today we would like to spotlight a volunteer who we could not imagine running our Chandler Mall Adoption Center without: Ginger J Ginger started volunteering at the AAWL Chandler Mall Adoption Center in December of 2017 and has since given 400+ hours of service. She is always willing to jump in and help wherever is […]

Volunteer Spotlight

National Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: Merlin M

April 7, 2019

Today, April 7th, kicks off National Volunteer Appreciation Week! At AAWL we have more than 450 volunteers that log 60,000 volunteer hours each year. These volunteers save AAWL more than 1 million dollars each year. We thank all of our volunteers for their work every day – and this week we’d like to highlight a handful […]

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Dale K

April 5, 2019

Oh what can we say about our pal Dale K? He is just a hoot! Dale is kind, generous and always has smile to share. His laugh is contagious and when he’s around you can’t help but feel an extra pep in your step. Dale has been volunteering with us for a little over a […]

Shelter Stories

“I feel like I’m in the hood…” and other judgey Jethro comments

April 1, 2019

Real talk everyone, I’m a lover not a fighter! I am sooo over being judged because I have a big noggin, I got the floppy ears, and I keep myself fit. I will not apologize for the way I look: My friends at AAWL tell me I’m very handsome, and I know I am beautiful […]

Shelter Stories

“We’re going to help your friends.”

March 14, 2019

When your rural partners ask quietly for any food you can spare, you listen. Groups that operate on small budgets, and still do incredible work in their communities across the state. Rescues that have helped us save over 6,000 lives from our Rural Rescue network since 2016, Like our puppy Morgan. If they are asking, […]