 PACC set to impound more than 100 large dogs
PIMA COUNTY, July 31, 2024 - Pima Animal Care Center is set to take in more than 100 dogs from two separate homes in the coming days, a situation aggravated by PACC’s already-high census.
“With more than 530 dogs in our shelter today, PACC is -- and has been -- facing a capacity crisis with our dog population,” said Monica Dangler, PACC’s director. “However, we must intervene when animals’ health and well-being are in jeopardy, as they are in these situations.”
The details of the cases are limited at this time as the situation is fluid. Staff are working to minimize the impact on the pets already at the shelter, but PACC’s Animal Protection team anticipates the larger of the two impounds, which includes approximately 80 dogs, taking place as soon as Friday, Aug. 2. PACC is currently looking for fosters and adopters for the dogs currently in the shelter to open up kennel space for the incoming dogs.
PACC leadership wants to remind people that help is available to those who need assistance with their pets.
“Well-meaning pet lovers sometimes have situations spiral out of their control,’” said Danielle Hinte, chief animal protection officer. “PACC’s animal protection officers and Pet Support Center are here to help however we can to make sure that people can share a safe, happy lives with their pets and prevent situations like these.”
Dogs and puppies are currently free to adopt at PACC, and all pets adopted from PACC are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and given age-appropriate vaccines. Foster parents who can take a pet for a minimum of two weeks are also greatly needed, particularly for large dogs. PACC can provide supplies for fosters based on what donations are on hand.
For those who cannot foster or adopt, donations to PACC’s nonprofit partner, Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, in support of their life-saving work on behalf of PACC pets, are welcomed. In addition, PACC leadership encourages pet owners to keep a collar and tag on their pets and to register lost and found pets on Petco Love Lost to help them get home in the event they’re lost.
PACC is located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road and is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m., on Wednesday from 1:30 – 7 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more about available PACC pets and services, please go to pima.gov/animalcare.
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