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January is National Train Your Dog Month – Dog Training Isn’t Just for Puppies

January 18, 2022

It isn’t just puppies who can benefit from training! Dogs of all ages are capable of learning new behaviors or skills. Many dog owners think that after a puppy reaches a certain age you can’t break their bad habits or teach them new skills, which simply isn’t true. You just need to take the time […]

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Arizona Animal Welfare League Receives $167,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities to Gain Insight into Barriers to Affordable Vet Care in Phoenix Latinx Communities

January 14, 2022

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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How to Prevent & Spot Infectious Diseases in Your Pets

July 27, 2021

As you bring your new pet home, you may want to bring them everywhere with you or have your friends bring over their furry friends to play with, but there are few things to keep in mind in order to keep your pet safe and healthy. As you may know, vaccines are an important way […]

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Beemer’s Drive rescues animals, donates supplies to Rural Rescue!

January 27, 2021

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 […]

Shelter Stories

4 dogs live in motel with traveling savior!

January 11, 2021

A wonderful woman was working as a traveling healthcare worker in a remote part of Arizona helping the Rural community. One night when she came home from work, she saw four dogs living near her motel. Realizing it was going to be below freezing at night, she opened her door and they all ran inside! […]

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Introducing AAWL’s Incoming President and CEO: Alessandra Navidad

January 11, 2021

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 […]