Under One Woof

Small store in the mall. Almost all chihuahuas and small dogs. Staff is nice and the place is pretty clean. A few animals un groomed/​dirty but nothing too unsightly. Most of the dogs here were picked up by the pound.

If you are interested in buy a dog or cat, stop here first. A lot of people will start at mall pet shops, not thinking about where the animals come from, or how they could save a shelter animal. While this shop is at the mall, the animals are rescues. Best of both worlds!
The adoption fees are really cheap: $ 17 dogs and free cats over 3 months.
Think before bringing home a pet. Your home should be a new forever home. If you are committed to caring for an animal for the rest of its life, shop here (or another rescue organization) first. The animals will thank you!

This MCACC adoption site is housed in a former pet store in Metrocenter Mall and sponsored by PetSmart Charities. It has cats and dogs available for adoption but no retail as of yet. The store is on the lower level of the mall, near Sears.
My husband decided to cruise through Metrocenter on his recent day off and made a stop in Under One Woof. There he saw the perfect little puppy for my father, who has been on a search for a new best friend for some time. After some text messages, pictures and phone calls, the parents were on board and this little Malti-​poo was on her way to a new home.
The volunteer who helped us was very friendly and helpful, explaining the shots the puppy had already received and providing us with information on her post-​op care (MCACC had her spayed) and where to take her for a free wellness check. There were other volunteers putting the dogs in the play area while the kennels were cleaned.
There were so many other cute dogs that needed homes, it was hard not to take another one home to join our crew at home. Both of our dogs have been adopted from the Arizona Humane Society. We wanted to rescue animals that needed homes rather than buying from a pet store, but I could not bear the idea of walking the prison-​like halls of the pound. This set up is bright and warm, making adopting pound puppies a little less heartbreaking.
If you’re looking for a new friend, please make sure to check out Under One Woof and give a homeless pooch a new forever home!