AAWL Partners with PetSmart Charities to Address Lack of Accessible Vet Care
The Arizona Animal Welfare League has received a grant from PetSmart Charities® in the amount of $120,000 to address challenges in accessing veterinary care in identified Latino communities in Central City and East Maryvale.
Rising costs combined with geographical and cultural barriers have left many communities out of the veterinary care system altogether. This grant program supports innovative and culturally relevant veterinary programs.
AAWL: Our Rebrand Story
As our organization continues to expand our life-saving programs and grow our presence throughout Arizona, we wanted to make sure our brand reflects who we are and all we hope to accomplish in the future.
Keep Your Pet Safe this Fourth of July
Fireworks may be a fun celebration for us, but they can cause severe anxiety for our pets and can cause them to flee in terror from their homes. Between July 4 and July 6, more pets are lost than any other time of year and local shelters are overwhelmed with the strays entering their doors.
Luckily, there are some precautions that you can take to keep your pets safe during the upcoming holiday weekend:
Plan Ahead
Water Safety – Keep Your Dog Safe this Summer
The triple digits are upon us, which means many of us will be trying to keep cool and spending more time by the pool or at the lake. All of us know we must be mindful of our kids when they are around water, especially if we have a pool in our backyard. Just leaving them alone for a matter of seconds can lead to devastating consequences, but did you know our pets can be at risk too?
If you have a backyard pool or want to take your dog out to the lake, here are some important water safety tips to ensure you keep your pets safe in and around water this summer.
January is National Train Your Dog Month - Dog Training Isn’t Just for Puppies
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 to train them and have patience during the process.
Arizona Animal Welfare League Receives $167,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities to Gain Insight into Barriers to Affordable Vet Care in Phoenix Latinx Communities
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.
Arizona Animal Welfare League recibe una subvención de $167,000 de PetSmart Charities para obtener información sobre las barreras al cuidado veterinario accesible en las comunidades latinas de Phoenix
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.
How to Prevent & Spot Infectious Diseases in Your Pets
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.