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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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Shelter Stories
Lessons of gratitude from the Marvelous Mrs. Midge
Gratefulness is something hard to explain, yet it affects every aspect of my life. Nothing has come easy for anyone this year, but that is the best time to reflect, take stock of your life, and be grateful for what you have. If I have spent half of the last two years in a […]
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Shelter Stories
How one rescue dog drove me to save thousands more
Bob Colabianchi is the general manager of Chapman BMW on Camelback. As the general manager of a luxury car dealership, it was always important for me to support my community as they have supported us, but I never thought a rescued cattle dog I met through our annual promotion would change my life. My dealership, […]
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Pet Care & Tips
Great Trails And Hikes For Your Four Legged Friend!
With the weather finally cooling down and AAWL’s Walk to Save Animals right around the corner, we thought it would be helpful to highlight a few dog-friendly walking trails around the valley. Our list includes hiking and walking paths that range from easy to moderate as well as a handful of scenic paths that are […]
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Shelter Stories
Petite Puppies Protected By Pyrenees From Porcupine!
65 schnauzers, bottle baby puppies, porcupine attacks, and one brave Pyrenees: This is one of the CRAZIEST Rural Rescue Stories we have ever told. Earlier this year, an unfortunate accident led to the death of a woman who owned 65 Schnauzers on her expansive rural property in the desert of northern Arizona. After the family […]
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