Podcast

For Dogs' Sake: Maricopa County Animal Care and Control

Kids & Family, Pets & Animals

Tune in each month to catch up on some of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control's latest news , tips, and tricks for keeping your pups happy, safe, and healthy. Each episode is hosted by ACC's Communications Supervisor, Kim Powell, and Specialist, Daniel Guerrero.

Episodes
8
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
27 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

8 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 8: Capacity Management 2

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Our crew continues on the conversation about how the team handles capacity management at our 3 shelters. Listen in to find out more.

    54 min
  2. For Dogs' Sake - Episode 7: Capacity Management

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Check in with Kim and the gang to hear about how the shelter manages capacity at critical times, such as peak summer days.

    47 min
  3. For Dogs' Sake - Episode 6: What To Expect When You're Expecting Puppies

    Season 1, Episode 6

    Show notes

    In this fun episode of For Dogs' Sake, Communications Supervisor, Kim Powell, and Specialist, Daniel Guerrero, sit down with Shelter Manager, Caroline Tade, to discuss how to train and care for puppies. Tune in now and catch all of the chaos and cuteness that comes along with this episode!

    27 min
  4. For Dogs' Sake - Episode 5: The Hardest Part about Animal Welfare

    Show notes

    Communications Supervisor, Kim Powell, sits down with Director, Debbie McKnight, and Shelter Operations Officer, Alaina Muinzer, to have the difficult conversation of euthanasia in animal welfare. In this episode of our podcast, we learn the methodologies behind MCACC's priority placement portal and medical/behavioral matrices. All Adoptable Pets: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/AdoptPetsPriority Pets: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/Priority

    49 min
  5. Episode 4: Enrichment

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    In our fourth episode of "For Dogs' Sake," our host and guest discuss how to create enrichment activities for dogs, including simple ways to keep pets mentally stimulated, engaged, and happy at home.

    27 min
  6. Episode 3: Lost Dog Prevention

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    In our third episode of "For Dogs' Sake," we discuss the issue of lost and stray dogs in Arizona and what Maricopa County pet owners can do to prevent this from happening.

    20 min
  7. Episode 2: Short Term Fosters

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Maricopa County Animal Care & Control's podcast "For Dogs' Sake" discusses trending topics in animal welfare, important information for adopters, showcases an adoptable dog, and much more! This episode discusses misconceptions around adoption returns and the benefits of short-term foster.

    21 min
  8. Episode 1: 3-3-3 Rule

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Maricopa County Animal Care & Control's podcast "For Dogs' Sake" discusses trending topics in animal welfare, important information for adopters, showcases an adoptable dog, and much more! This episode outlines the 3-3-3 rule and what adopters should expect in the first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months of bringing their new furry friend home.Adopt. For Dogs' Sake.

    17 min

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