Our County shelters are way over capacity which puts stress on the dogs in our care. That is why we are seeking an extra 150 dogs be adopted by the end of the month.  An extra 150 adoptions in 30 days will help MCACC bring shelter capacity back down to a level that provides the best outcomes for the dogs. 

To support this effort, MCACC will offer new promotions and events at its shelters and take adoptable pets out to where potential adopters are, like high-profile concerts.

• September 7th & 8th: Clear the Shelters Weekend; adoption fees waived for dogs 6 months and older
• September 7th & 8th: Double Header PetSmart Adoption Event
• September 21st: East Side Elves Par-Tee Golf Tournament
• September 28th: Cars & Canines Adoption Event
• September 28th & 29th: Maricopa County Home Show

To get more details on our upcoming events, visit our website.

Join the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office at Barry Goldwater High School for an in-depth discussion about fentanyl in Maricopa County. Learn from subject matter experts about the fentanyl crisis and how we can work together to keep families safe.

This event is free and open to anyone in Maricopa County! Parents, guardians, teachers, and students are encouraged to participate. Naloxone will be distributed after the event. 

Spanish interpretation will be available.

Date: September 12, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Address: Barry Goldwater High School 2820 West Rose Garden Lane Phoenix, AZ 85027

Coming soon! All households will be able to order 4 free COVID-19 home tests at COVIDTests.gov at the end of this month.

Volunteer and help keep our community safe and cool. Our Medical Reserve Corps volunteer team is looking for volunteers to support indoor cooling centers during extreme heat.

Sign up today to help through the end of Summer or for next Summer.

You can also request volunteers for your cooling center.

Fall starts at the end of this month but the heat is still on! If you’re hitting the trails this weekend, be sure to plan your route ahead of time so that you know how long you’ll be on the trails and can plan accordingly with plenty of water and sun protection.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Last year more than 27 million items were borrowed from the Maricopa County Library District and its’ affiliated libraries. More than 144,000 people signed up for MCLD’s library cards during 2024’s fiscal year and Maricopa County Library District had almost 1.7 million visitors. Don’t miss out!

Sign up today!

“I knew I was in love with Milly by seeing her sweet face on my computer screen. I just signed on to stream the County Board of Directors meeting and MCACC was featuring her during the Pet Showcase. She reminded me of my dog that passed two years ago that was my everything. The more I looked at her picture and read her profile on the MCACC website, I knew she had to join my furry family. I got to the West Shelter before it opened and met her, and the first thing she did was sit on my feet so I couldn’t leave, then kissed my face. I filled out her paperwork and brought her home where she quickly became best friends with my older dog Ace, and is working on charming her three kitty sisters. She’s the happiest little pittie piglet ever, and I am beyond grateful to have her in my life! Maricopa Milly is forever home.” -Brittany C.