Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Briana Baler Arizona State University Spring 2013

MCACC Arizona’s largest animal shelter. 2nd largest shelter in the nation. Open admission shelter. Mission: “Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and pets in Maricopa county.” 2

Vision “Animal Care and Control strives to reduce the dangers and nuisances caused by irresponsible pet ownership, and to protect pets from abuse, neglect, and homelessness.” 3

Values Transparency Accountability Professionalism Clarity Safety Humane Attitude 4

Statistics 2010 Statistics: Admissions of more than 46,000 dogs and cats each year. Almost 24,000 were euthanized 314 died or were lost in shelter care Only 14,130 were adopted 5

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Plan Increase spay/neutering Reduction in number of animals in need of sheltering Increase license compliance Reduce euthanasia Increase education and outreach efforts 7

Services Adoption Programs Rabies vaccinations Dog licenses Spay and Neuter programs Shelter for lost and stray animals Pick up of stray dogs Microchips 8

Foster Temporary placement of homeless animals that saves their lives! Fill out a foster application at: Foster ApplicationFoster Application 9

Adopt Considerations: Are you committed? Are you financial prepared? Is your home/yard large enough? If so…. Adoption ApplicationAdoption Application 10

Thank You For more information on how you can help please contact me at: 11