Phoenix, AZ
Arizona's oldest and largest no-kill shelter, a 501(c)(3) based in Phoenix providing animal care and protection while promoting humane values across the Valley.
Fees vary by the animal's age, breed, temperament, behavior and physical condition. Senior and veteran discounts are available.
Every cat goes home spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, behaviorally and medically evaluated, and on flea and tick preventative.
No appointment needed. Visit any time during adoption hours to meet available cats.
Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 619 Google reviews . See the full rating above.
In most cases, leave them alone, the mother is likely nearby. If they appear truly abandoned, care for them until 8 weeks old and consider Arizona's Trap-Neuter-Return program to help the mother.
AAWL runs a low-cost community vet clinic (wellness exams, vaccines, nail trims and more), and the Arizona Pet Project offers additional financial assistance and counseling.
Yes, $50 per pet through the Owner Surrender Program, though it can be waived for documented financial hardship.
The shelter runs an owner surrender programme; details are at aawl.org/content/aawl-owner-surrender-program.
Is this your organization? Claim this shelter profile