Maricopa County Animal Care & Control's primary mission is to serve the people and pets of Maricopa by fostering a safe community and reducing the homeless pet population. We offer the following services by appointment:

  • Stray Dog Turn In (West & East)
  • Owner Surrender (West)
  • Tails Around Town (West & East)
  • Adoption Returns (West & East)
  • Foster Pick Up/Returns (West & East)

Please note: a separate appointment is required for each individual animal. Appointments are available for Maricopa County residents only.

    • Owner Surrender - Dog @ 2500 S 27th Ave, Phoenix

      Our shelter uses a managed intake process to ensure we have appropriate space for the animals arriving daily. If you need to surrender your dog, please secure your appointment time below. Animals will not be accepted without a confirmed ...

    • West Valley - Stray Dog Turn-in

      Our shelter uses a managed intake process to ensure we have appropriate space for the animals arriving daily. If you need to turn in a stray animal, please secure your appointment time below. Sick/Injured Strays: Arizona Humane Society ...

    • EAST - Alt Placement/Foster

      If you need to schedule an appointment outside of the available times listed, for foster appointments please email us at ACCFoster@maricopa.gov or for alt placement please email accaltplacement@maricopa.gov.

    • WEST - Alt Placement/Foster

      If you need to schedule an appointment outside of the available times listed, for foster appointments please email us at ACCFoster@maricopa.gov or for alt placement please email accaltplacement@maricopa.gov.