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MCACC is a fantastic 2 pound (and 2 outside location) system. They have two pounds one in Phoenix (2500 S. 27th Avenue) and one in Mesa (2630 W. 8th Street).
The facility in Phoenix is MUCH larger and nicer. This is because they got to make a whole new facility in the last couple of years and they replaced the old pound that they were using. The one in Mesa was built in the '50s and wasn't made for adoptions, so it is much darker, smaller and over-all depressing.
The Phoenix pound has kennels A and B which are adoptable dogs, C-H are all strays/owner holds etc and are not adoptable. Any animal inside is adoptable (this is where they keep puppies and cats). The facility also has many 'Meet and Greet' rooms for potential families to meet these cuties.
The Mesa pound has 4 wings (I think), and mostly has dogs. They seem to have fewer small dogs then the Phoenix pound. And the
Mesa facility seems to have more 'huge' dogs.
The PHOENIX shelter is CLOSED on Wednesdays.
The MESA shelter is CLOSED on Thursdays.
The Volunteers:
In both locations look for people in RED shirts that say volunteer. These people know a lot about the adoption process (I'm one of them :) ). The ones in blue are there for facility and animal care, less on the adoption side. But they can help you, it's just not their area of specialty.
The Animals:
Most animals up for adoption are strays. However a good portion are from owner surrender. When you look at a potential animal for adoption all of them had to pass two types of tests: health and behavior. The health test is to screen for OBVIOUS only medical problems, the behavior test is to screen for things like aggression and fear.
Generally, any animal put up for adoption is in good shape. A lot of them may have small problems which are easily fixed (both behavior and health problems).
When you adopt an animal you get a free vet visit within 10 days to a vet of your choice. The facility will give you a list. MCACC can not verify the health of any animal but they do do their best.
PLEASE consider adopting a shelter pet. Animal boutiques and pet stores OFTEN get their animals from shelters or backyard breeders. MCACC gets a ton of purebred animals, and the selection in breeds is extensive at any given time.
Adoption Fees:
These change semi-regularly due to environmental conditions. They are very reasonable and include: all necessary shots, registration for dogs (not puppies or cats), and a free vet visit.
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