AZ CLAWS Animal Rescue

Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix-area rescue working with cats in need across the Valley, operating through foster homes rather than a public shelter building.

Hours Visits by appointment only; call (602) 770-8865 ahead of time.

Areas served Phoenix and the greater Maricopa County area, Arizona

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 602-770-8865 for current adoption fees.

Requirements

Cats adopted through AZ CLAWS must be kept indoor-only and never declawed.

How it works

Complete the pre-adoption form online. The rescue then follows up to arrange meeting the cat you are interested in.

Location

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The area

Maricopa County at a glance

Population 4,559,748

Housing units 1,884,334

Est. households with a cat 555,553

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a shelter I can visit?

No. AZ CLAWS is foster-based, so its cats live in volunteer foster homes around Phoenix rather than in a building.

How do I start the adoption process?

Fill in the pre-adoption form online, and the rescue will follow up to arrange meeting the cat you are interested in.

Where does my adoption fee go?

The rescue states that 100 percent of adoption fees and donations go directly into its rescue work.

Get involved

Support AZ CLAWS Animal Rescue

Surrendering a cat

Contact the rescue at 602-770-8865 or azclaws@cox.net to ask about surrendering a cat.

Become a foster