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 care.

PHOENIX (December 16, 2021) – La falta de programas accesibles de atención, capacitación y educación veterinaria son razones comunes por las que las mascotas se devuelven a los refugios. Debido al costo y otras barreras, las mascotas en comunidades de escasos recursos a menudo no tienen acceso a la atención veterinaria básica, como servicios de esterilización/castración, vacunas, atención dental y otros cuidados médicos y preventivos.

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 to ensure your pet is protected against harmful diseases, like Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) and Parvo.

AAWL Welcomes Alessandra Navidad as President and CEO

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 of renters will be affected, along with an estimated 5,000 pets each month over a four-month period once the eviction moratorium lifts at the end of December.

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 shelter, losing my family three times, and am still grateful for every day of my life with everything happening in the world, you too can find a way with help from your new friend Midge.

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 surprisingly easy to access.

Easy Hikes

Dreamy Draw