Animal Care Center Newsroom

Jan 31, 2023 - Pima Animal Care Center is hosting a free spay and neuter event for community cats Feb. 24-26. 

Jan 26, 2023 - Strep zoo closed facility for a week. 

Jan 20, 2023 - Pima Animal Care Center will be closed to all non-emergency services through the end of the day Monday, Jan. 23. 

Jan 17, 2023 - Due to multiple positive cases of Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus or “Strep zoo” at Pima Animal Care Center, the shelter will be closed to the public through the end of the day Friday, Jan. 20. 

Jan 12, 2023 - A dog at Pima Animal Care Center has tested positive for a highly contagious bacterial infection, Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus or “Strep zoo,” prompting the shelter to move to an emergency-only admissions schedule through close of business Thursday, Jan. 19, to minimize the number of animals exposed to this infection. 

Jan 12, 2023 - PACC staff, volunteers and fosters will be at The Boxyard with several dogs from the shelter who are looking for new homes. 

Dec 22, 2022 - With the holidays just around the corner, the Pima Animal Care Center is celebrating the successful adoption of several dogs and cats that were long-term residents at the shelter. These long-timers will be spending their holiday in a home after waiting months at the center. 

Dec 22, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center is releasing a euthanasia list detailing the dogs currently at risk of being put down due to space. 

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Dec 12, 2022 - Funds can be spent at PACC's on-campus Central Pet store. 

Dec 07, 2022 - Foster stays can range from a night to longer. 

Dec 07, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center and Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up for a holiday adoption extravaganza Dec. 9 – 11 

Dec 02, 2022 - Pet owners in Ajo can get free vaccines and microchips for their animals at a Dec. 10 medical clinic at the Ajo Church of God, 1900 N. 2nd Ave. in Ajo, sponsored by Pima Animal Care Center. 

Nov 21, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center is asking folks to “adopt ‘til you drop” at their Black Friday Special adoption event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. 

Nov 07, 2022 - Tucson’s historic 4th Avenue will once again get furry, scaly, and feathery as pets of all types and sizes join their people for a one-of-kind celebration of Pima County’s animal companions on Feb. 19, 2023. 

Oct 25, 2022 - A scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating and, of course, adoptable pets, are all on tap at Pima Animal Care Center’s “Halloween Spell-tacular” adoption event Oct. 30, noon-4 p.m. at the shelter, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 

Oct 20, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center may be forced to euthanize animals for space. 

Oct 14, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center and Friends of PACC are partnering with Tucson Subaru to host a pet adoption event Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Tucson Subaru, 4901 N. Oracle Road. 

Oct 06, 2022 - Anyone adopting a dog weighing 40 pounds or more from Pima Animal Care Center will receive a $50 credit to use at PACC’s on-campus Central Pet store through Oct. 9. The incentive is part of a concentrated effort to place 138 dogs into adoptive or 2-week foster homes immediately.  

Sep 29, 2022 - Intake follows impound of 23 dogs less than two weeks ago. 

Sep 22, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center is joining dozens of animal welfare organizations across the country in asking for the public’s help in a new Share the Care campaign. 

Sep 14, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center and Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up for another adoption campaign to encourage people to choose to adopt, not buy, their next pet. 

Sep 07, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center is rolling out a new initiative to help prevent the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable dogs. 

Aug 26, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center desperately needs fosters for the pets in its Safety Net program. 

Aug 18, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center is holding two free medical clinics Aug. 25-26 at the Ajo Church of God, 1900 N. 2nd Avenue, in Ajo.  

Aug 01, 2022 - Effort runs for month of August 

Jul 20, 2022 - During August 2022, the Pima Animal Care Center will join hundreds of shelters across the country to find as many loving homes as possible for as many animals as they can. 

Jul 12, 2022 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Jul 08, 2022 - Funds will incentivize adoptions, move some dogs to other locations. 

Jul 06, 2022 - Expects additional admissions due to July 4 runaways 

Jun 27, 2022 - Looking for people to adopt, foster pets. 

Jun 23, 2022 - Getting pets and homes ready for the upcoming holiday keeps everyone safe 

Jun 16, 2022 - Grant funds PACC's lifesaving work, adoption events. 

May 27, 2022 - PACC issues reminder that best place for kittens is with their mother. 

May 27, 2022 - Pima Animal Care Center is over capacity as holiday weekend approaches 

May 04, 2022 - The “Howling at the Moon” event will take place at PACC from 5 to 10 p.m. May 13.  

Apr 25, 2022 - Shelter vets concerned about contagious disease 

Apr 20, 2022 - The route travels down Historic 4th Avenue beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

Apr 18, 2022 - Clinic to be held at Kino Sports Complex 8.am. until 400 pets served. 

Apr 11, 2022 - Free pet clinics for Ajo residents April 21-22 

Apr 07, 2022 - RHDV2 showing up in rabbits locally. 

Apr 04, 2022 - Event happening at participating shelters April 15-16.  

Mar 23, 2022 - The Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade (POPP) will happen on April 23, 2022.  

Mar 14, 2022 - Event is first-come, first-served on March 26. 

Mar 11, 2022 - The shelter needs adopters and fosters for 100 medium- to large-sized dogs immediately. 

Feb 28, 2022 - PACC’s goal is to sterilize 600 outdoor cats 

Feb 02, 2022 - Meet overlooked pets in need of homes. 

Jan 20, 2022 - There are seven ways people can help the shelter. 

Jan 10, 2022 - PACC is holding two free medical clinics for Ajo residents Jan. 20-21. 

Dec 09, 2021 - Adopt, foster, shop, and more! 

Dec 08, 2021 - PACC has taken in 19 cats and 2 dogs from the home. 

Dec 06, 2021 - Each week will offer a different way to save on adoption fees. 

Nov 18, 2021 - Shelter to have five days of celebration. 

Nov 15, 2021 - This will be a first-come, first-served event on Nov. 20. 

Nov 03, 2021 - Events set in Tucson Nov. 6 and in Ajo Nov. 20 

Nov 01, 2021 - Donate a canned good to get a $0 adoption fee 

Oct 06, 2021 - The Pets of Pima Parade (POPP) will be held April 23, 2022. 

Oct 04, 2021 - Snip ‘N’ Tip for community cats will be held in PACC’s Multi-Purpose Room. 

Sep 29, 2021 - All dogs and coffee-colored cats have $5 adoption fees. 

Sep 21, 2021 - Pet owners will need to sign up for a virtual spot in line. 

Sep 17, 2021 - Color-coded plan created for an increased shelter population. 

Sep 13, 2021 - Shelter to hold event Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Sep 08, 2021 - The new system has colorful and unique ID tag options and a free lost pet service. 

Sep 03, 2021 - This promotion continues through Sept. 19. 

Aug 27, 2021 - PACC has treated 47 cases of parvo in 5 days. 

Aug 23, 2021 - Month-long series of events addresses crowded conditions 

Aug 19, 2021 - Shelter is taking in 80-100 pets every day, with special need of placement for large dogs. 

Aug 17, 2021 - The shelter is out of space for incoming dogs.  

Aug 13, 2021 - Monsoons scaring pets into running away. PACC has tips that can help. 

Jul 29, 2021 - Shelter in search of adopters and fosters for full shelter.  

Jul 16, 2021 - PACC is one of just two animal shelters across the country participating.  

Jul 13, 2021 - Free pet vaccination and microchip clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 at PACC. 

Jul 05, 2021 - July 10-11 event to feature food, music and giveaways. 

Jun 30, 2021 - PACC already dealing with high summer intake. 

Jun 21, 2021 - This is open to the public, and no appointment is needed.  

Jun 18, 2021 - Monica Dangler has been named the facility’s permanent director. 

Jun 14, 2021 - List of 10 ways to help PACC right now. 

Jun 08, 2021 - Clinic to be held Saturday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at PACC. 

Jun 02, 2021 - PACC has taken in 623 pets in the last seven days 

May 11, 2021 - PACC is holding a drive-in adoption event May 14 where attendees can "bid" on pets. 

May 10, 2021 - Shelter entering busiest season of the year. 

May 06, 2021 - Funds will help continue lifesaving programming at the shelter. 

May 04, 2021 - Supply drive on May 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Mission Manor Elementary. 

Apr 19, 2021 - $0 adoptions for adult pets and a reminder to leave kittens with mom. 

Apr 12, 2021 - The event will be held April 17, from 1-4 p.m., at the Abrams Public Health Center. 

Apr 08, 2021 - Adoption promotion for adult pets happening April 9-11.