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About​

We are The Crazy Dog People — a passionate group of volunteers at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) working tirelessly to connect caring hearts with homeless paws. Every day, we advocate for the most vulnerable dogs in the shelter — from adoptable pups just waiting for a second chance to those in urgent need, and the “New Hope Only” dogs who require immediate fosters or rescue support. Our mission is simple: save lives, one dog at a time.

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Volunteers making a difference

How We Save Lives

We don’t have kennels or a shelter — just volunteers, community support, and the will to fight for every dog.

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Get the Word Out​

We take photos, write bios, and share every dog’s story across social media so people can see them as more than just a kennel number. The more eyes on a dog, the better their chances..

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Match with Adopters​

Once a dog is safe, we guide adopters with everything they need to bring a new dog home. We celebrate every adoption as a life saved and a new beginning.

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Find Fosters

We help find safe, foster homes for dogs in need — especially New Hope Only and medical dogs. Foster homes give dogs a break from shelter stress and time to heal.

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Focus on Urgent Cases

Some dogs don’t have time. When a dog is at risk of euthanasia, we act fast — reaching out to rescues, fosters, and the public to get them to safety before it’s too late

Saved & Loved​

Real stories from shelter to safety and comfort.

“Heidi was terrified and on the euthanasia list. With hours left, a foster stepped up. Just two weeks later, she was adopted into a loving home with a big yard and dog siblings!”​
A dog named Heidi who was saved
Heidi-The Hendersons​
“Rocco had a rough start and was considered ‘rescue only.’ Thanks to our network, he got pulled by a local rescue and is now thriving with a foster who sees his potential.”​
A dog named Rocco who is now living the good life
Rocco– Amanda J.​
“Bowie was labeled New Hope Only and overlooked for weeks. We shared his video and a family fell in love. Now he’s snuggling on the couch and sleeping under the covers.”​
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Bowie​– Mark Florendo​
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Priority pups, urgent cases, and adoptable dogs waiting at Maricopa County’s shelters.​

See Dogs Who Need You​

We work closely with the county shelter to help the dogs most at risk. Click below to view current adoptables, urgent dogs, or New Hope Only pups in need of immediate rescue or foster.

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