Phoenix (Maricopa County) Animal Shelter Statistics 2024
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control · Arizona · Reporting period 2024
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Source: Maricopa County Animal Care & Control — Statistics ↗✓ Last verified November 3, 2026
Figures are based on the most recent publicly available reports and are subject to verification. The 94.2% save rate (no-kill status maintained) is from an official MCACC announcement for 2024. All other outcome counts are preliminary.
- Intake
- 29,700
- Adoptions
- 13,400
- Euthanasia
- 3,900
- 13.1% of intake
- save rate
- 94.2%
- National: 82%
Outcomes, 2024
| Metric | Count | Share of intake |
|---|---|---|
| Total intakePreliminary | 29,700 | 100% |
| DogsPreliminary | 22,600 | 76% |
| CatsPreliminary | 6,400 | 22% |
| AdoptionsPreliminary | 13,400 | 45% |
| Returned to ownerPreliminary | 4,100 | 14% |
| Transferred to partnersPreliminary | 6,900 | 23% |
| Total live outcomesPreliminary | 24,400 | 82% |
| EuthanasiaPreliminary | 3,900 | 13.1% |
| save rateVerifiedPublished by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control | 94.2% | State calc. (tracked): 86.2% |
Additional outcome figures are preliminary and will be updated when official reports are confirmed.
Data period 2024 · Last verified November 3, 2026 · View official source ↗
What the numbers mean
MCACC serves Phoenix and most of the surrounding county. It is primarily a dog shelter by volume and has repeatedly paused owner surrenders due to capacity. In 2024, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control reported 29,700 animal intakes and 13,400 adoptions, and published a save rate of 94.2% — above the 82% national estimate.
The most common way animals left the shelter alive was adoption, accounting for 55% of live outcomes. Adoptions made up 55%, transfers 28% and returns to owner 17%. Dogs made up the larger share of intake (22,600 vs. 6,400 cats).
3,900 animals were euthanized, equal to 13.1% of intake. Among the 10 shelters SaveAPaw tracks, Phoenix (Maricopa County) ranks #2 by headline outcome rate and meets the commonly used 90% no-kill benchmark. Figures come from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control — Statistics and were last verified on November 3, 2026; see the source for Arizona reporting definitions. The 94.2% save rate (no-kill status maintained) is from an official MCACC announcement for 2024. All other outcome counts are preliminary.
Frequently asked questions
- How many animals does Maricopa County Animal Care & Control take in each year?
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control reported 29,700 animal intakes in 2024. This figure is preliminary.
- What is the live outcome rate in Phoenix (Maricopa County)?
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control reported a save rate of 94.2% for 2024.
- Is Phoenix (Maricopa County) a no-kill shelter?
- Yes — its 2024 save rate of 94.2% meets the commonly used 90% benchmark.
- How many animals were euthanized in Phoenix (Maricopa County)?
- 3,900 in 2024, about 13.1% of intake. This figure is preliminary.
- Where does this data come from?
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control — Statistics. SaveAPaw last verified these figures on November 3, 2026.