Arizona Animal Welfare News

11/18/2024

Many in the animal welfare world were hoping that the makeup of the Maricopa County BOS would change. Three new members (District 3 will have a recount) will be on the board and hopefully they will break with their predecessors and deal with the many problems that exist.

Republicans will likely have another 4-1 advantage on the Board of Supervisors as the county voted more conservatively this election cycle.

10/25/2024

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The Arizona Humane Society issued several complaints about filthy conditions against Puppy Luv dog rescue in Phoenix, but the investigation has stalled. Fo...

10/20/2024

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors oversee Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. They have heard years of complaints, yet refuse to allow the community to have a seat at the table. They will not meet with animal advocates, will not respond authentically to emails, nor allow a public forum to address concerns.

We advocate for change. Please reach out if you need to understand more. There are 5 supervisorial districts. The board is currently 4 Rs to 1 D. Our votes could make a difference.

Candidates from both political parties said they feel the time has come for county supervisors to embrace their bully pulpits.

10/19/2024

Here is the Humane Voters guide for candidates. Please add anyone you know that will support animal welfare reform in the comments. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/35iomtPyFJS9nYU3/

🚨VOTE for Humane Candidates!🚨Your vote for pro-animal legislators will help animals throughout Arizona. Please be their voice by electing Humane Voters of AZ endorsed candidates! Check the HVA Voter Guide for endorsements, candidate surveys, and ballot measure recommendations - and please share widely!🐾🇺🇸
https://humanevotersaz.org/home/2024-general-election-voter-guide/

10/19/2024

The focus of this page will be on news throughout Arizona regarding animal welfare. We will still be reporting on issues at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, however the state of Arizona needs to do better in oversight and regulation of owners, rescues, breeders, and shelters.

We hope to build a coalition of people who will step up to help the voiceless animals in our community. Feel free to send us any information you'd like us to share.

10/18/2024

There is no oversight for rescues or shelters in Arizona. This is so disturbing, but unfortunately it is not uncommon as a result of Arizona's laws. We must demand better.

Amid numerous complaints of squalor at "Puppy Luv" animal rescue in Phoenix, the Arizona Humane Society finds the rescue overcrowded but has limited actions to take. FOX 10 Investigates delves deeper.