Maricopa County offers Petzl app to give adopters digital records and training resources

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control said it now provides adopters with Petzl, a post‑adoption support app intended to give new pet owners easy access to records and training resources. "Now when you adopt a pet from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, you can take their dog care and training expertise along with you with their new post adoption support app, Petzl," a Maricopa County Animal Care and Control staff member said.

The app centralizes details typically needed after adoption, including an animal's estimated birth date, microchip number, veterinary records and shelter behavior notes. "So the Petzl app will have everything from your dog's estimated birth date, their microchip number. They'll also have their vet records, all their behavior notes from inside the shelter," another county staff member said. The speaker added the app includes training videos and articles about introducing a dog to a new home and to other dogs already in the household.

Petzl also displays neighborhood veterinarians from a county-maintained list; county staff said providers marked with a heart icon are offering a free wellness exam within the first 10 days after adoption. The staff described coupons from retailers including PetSmart and Petco as additional app features. "The records and resources on the Petzl app ensure a smooth transition for your new furry friend as they become part of your family," one staff member said.

Maricopa County officials did not specify download links, costs to adopters or whether the app will include records for species other than dogs. There was no formal vote or policy action recorded in the provided remarks; the transcript contains an informational presentation about the app.