Reward Offered for Info on Animal Cruelty Incident
The Animal Defense League of Arizona is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the investigation, arrest and conviction of the person or person(s) who shot a domestic outdoor cat with a hunting device in the Palo Verde District of the City of Peoria, AZ, in mid to late February or March of 2025.
Persons with information can email outdoorcats@adlaz.org or call 602-265-7729 x107. Tips made to ADLA will be shared with the City of Peoria’s Police Department, Animal Control, and any other collaborating law enforcement agencies investigating this crime.
Domestic outdoor cats are protected against acts of Animal Cruelty pursuant to ARS 13-2910, and other applicable municipal and state laws in Arizona.
Big Win for Arizona’s Animals!
HVA and Animal Defense League of Arizona are excited to announce a $500,000 budget allocation secured by Senator John Kavanagh to fund critical spay and neuter surgeries across the state! Thanks to collaborative efforts between our dedicated volunteer lobbyists and Senator Kavanagh—who championed similar funding in 2023—this allocation will be distributed through the Arizona Spay Neuter Fund, largely supported by AZ Pet Plates.
Why it matters: 
Spay/neuter programs help control pet overpopulation, ease the burden on crowded shelters, and support feral cat communities. Thanks to Sen. Kavanagh’s efforts, this funding will transform the lives of thousands of dogs, cats, and entire neighborhoods throughout Arizona.