It’s an all-too-common situation–an unspayed female dog who becomes pregnant has puppies that end up in an open-intake shelter where they are at risk of being euthanized. The mother  often reproduces more times, adding to the homeless pet overpopulation.

    The Arizona Animal Welfare League & Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL & SPCA) has created a new program called Last Litter. Pet owners who find themselves with unplanned or unwanted puppies can now contact the no-kill organization for help.

    When the puppies are old enough to be weaned, mom and the entire litter will go to AAWL & SPCA’s shelter. Mom will be spayed and vaccinated in the organization’s PetMD Clinic and returned to her owner at no charge. The puppies will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before being put up for adoption at the AAWL & SPCA Adoption Center.

    For more information, contact Monika Sperke at 602-273-6852, ext. 100.