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PHOENIX -- A Valley group encouraged owners Thursday to get their canines microchipped in honor of National Lost Dog Day.

"According to national statistics, one-in-three pets will be lost each year," Judith Garner with the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA said.

An estimated 90 percent of pets that go missing do not return home. Microchips can help get pets back to their owners.

PHOENIX (3TV) - Remember the fun of slumber parties as a kid, playing and staying up late with your friends?

12 News has partnered with the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA to bring you your daily dose of adorable, adoptable cuteness.

Watch our 12 News live Kitty Cam and watch your favorite little ones play, cuddle and have fun around the AAWL and SPCA kitten room.

Source: AZCentral

Source: KTAR News

PHOENIX -- If you're looking to adopt a pet, a pet slumber party may help your choose the right one.

"People kind of have this expectation that the animal's going to run right over to them, wag their tail, jump in their lap and start licking their faces and that doesn't always happen," Judith Gardner with the Arizona Animal Welfare League said.

Some pets don't show well in a shelter environment.

Original Article on KJZZ

Scientists in Tucson are asking the public to help fund a valley fever vaccine. Researchers are creating the vaccine from the same fungus that causes the disease.

PHOENIX -- A whopping 94 percent of pet owners buy gifts for their pets, and more than three-quarters (78 percent) include their beloved pet(s) in their holiday cards or photos, according to a survey by the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA (AAWL & SPCA).

AAWL & SPCA, Arizona's oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter, recently polled its adopters and supporters to find out how they celebrate the holiday season with their pets. The findings show that the majority of animal lovers include their pets in every aspect of the holiday.

Source: Cox 7

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Animal Welfare League offers a program to help pet owners in a bind.

The "Last Litter" program helps dog owners who have unexpected litters, sometimes referred to as an "oops" litter.

A litter of eight Boston Terrier Puggle mixes is the latest participant in the program.

"They're all named for the Cardinals football players. Floyd is running around here somewhere celebrating his catch from yesterday," said AAWL veterinarian Dr. Claudia Channing.

by Tami Hoey, azfamily.com
Video report by Javier Soto

PHOENIX -- They're man's best friend, and they're also best friends!

Meet Penny and Sam, up for adoption at the Arizona Animal Welfare League. And the pups are a package deal!