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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!

With the opportunity to infuse the love for animals and learning into one, kids have the chance to get involved with much more than just an exciting “Call of Duty” match or intriguing five-season Netflix series this summer.

The Arizona Humane Society, Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA, Phoenix Herpetological Society and Southwest Wildlife plan to pave the way for young animal enthusiasts through a number of fun and educational camp programs.

Arizona Humane Society

1521 W. Dobbins Road

(602) 997-7585

A three year long campaign that aims to save as many stray pets as possible in Maricopa County is getting ready to hold a huge event.

They're hopeful to get at risk animals new homes.

Rescued from a puppy mill Gabe now has a loving forever home.

TEMPE, AZ - Have you ever been to an animal shelter and wondered if the dogs are actually trying to get your attention by being extra cute? 

Well, an ASU psychologist is trying to figure out just that: do dogs exhibit behavior that makes them more adoptable? 

And is this something that can be taught?

Clive Wynne is not your typical dog lover.

“What I love about Oakley, is that he brings the ball back,” says Wynne as he plays fetch with one of the dogs being sheltered at the Arizona Animal Welfare League.

The non-profit, no-kill organization National Mill Dog Rescue, (NMDR), recently rescued seventy-five surrendered breeding dogs from multiple puppy mills in Kansas and Missouri.