Animal Shelter

The Willcox Animal Control facility is located at: 1525 East Stewart Street

This department is responsible for picking up stray or injured dogs, investigating cases of cruelty, handling adoptions of animals, and other functions concerning domestic animals with in the City Limits of Willcox. .

Please contact the Department of Public Safety to file a report on an animal and call 911 in the event of an aggressive animal.

If you would like additional information about adopting one of our animals Please call: 520-254-1131 or 520-384-4673.

Hours

Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 3pm

Saturday: 9am to 12pm

Know the Law

City Ordinances set out the appropriate rules associated with owning and caring for animals within the City of Willcox. A copy of these ordinances (Title 6) are available HERE.

Why Should I Spay or Neuter My Dog?

Spaying and neutering are common procedures that are extremely beneficial to dogs that will not breed. The dog health benefits of early spaying are both physical and behavioral. Female dogs are less likely to develop cancer and/or pyometra, and unwanted pregnancy is avoided. Male dogs are also less likely to develop cancer, and tend to be less aggressive when neutered. Males that haven't been neutered, on the other hand, are more likely to run away, in search of a female in heat. In general, animal welfare organizations and veterinarians agree that spaying and neutering pets is a responsible decision that will benefit both pets and owners. Pet health care professionals insist that problems can certainly be avoided with these simple procedures. With proper dog care, you will also avoid excessive animal care expenses. Maintaining your dog's health through spaying and neutering is a sure way to prevent unnecessary costs.

If you don't spay or neuter, here's an example of how easily the cat overpopulation problem happens: