Arizona Animal Welfare League

AAWL is a great possibility for getting your pet as they do pull them from the euthanasia list at county. However, like many shelters in Maricopa county, they do temperment test to determine adoptability. This keeps them from being ranked under what I refer to as a True No Kill.

Pros: No-kill shelter

Cons: Temperment testing

This organization has to be my favorite to go to when I adopt a new animal. I found my kitty at first on their website, and they immediately were in contact with me about him. He was still in foster care, but they were great about getting everything together so I could bring this baby home. When I went down to the shelter, the animals were clean and very happy. It made me feel great to know there are places out there that care about animals like this.

Pros: Very nice staff and very happy animals

Cons: A little bit of a drive from where I live, but still worth it