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Pima Animal Care Center

Animal shelter in Tucson, AZ

As our community's only open-admission shelter, we have the largest selection of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens waiting to meet you. Learn more and see our pets at www.pima.gov/animalcare.

Need help with your pet? Call the Pet Support Center
The Pet Support Center is a phone-based resource for our community that strives to help people keep their pets. In addition to providing resources, information and counseling, support staff will schedule admission appointments for pet owners who decide they need to surrender their pets to PACC. Call us at (520) 724-7222 or visit the Pet Support Center webpage - www.pima.gov/petsupport to learn more.

Contact
Phone
Address
4000 N. Silverbell Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
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Meet their adoptable pets

4000 N. Silverbell Road

Tucson, AZ 85745

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Pima Animal Care Center

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RADDISH*

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 yrs
Tucson, AZ
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KEKE

Cane Corso

Female, 9 mos
Tucson, AZ
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LIAM*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
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CHIP*

Husky

Male, 4 yrs
Tucson, AZ
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OTTER*

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Tucson, AZ
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BEATRICE*

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Tucson, AZ

Shelter FAQs

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  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Year-Round Adoption Fees:
• Puppies and kittens less than 4 months old $50
• Adult dogs and cats $30
• A standard $20 dog license fee may apply
• Pets who have been waiting for more than 2 weeks for a family and pets over 5 years old $0 - Fee Waived!

Every adoption includes:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• First Vaccinations
• Microchip
• Vet visit certificate
• Pet insurance

Adoption application

https://www.pima.gov/2438/Adoption

Pets at shelters & rescues near Pima Animal Care Center

Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue

10645 N Oracle Rd.,
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Pawsitively Cats Inc.

PO Box 32115,
Tucson, AZ 85751

Cochise Canine Rescue

PO Box 87,
Pomerene, AZ 85627

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Kuro

Greyhound

Male, Adult
Tucson, AZ
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Laina

Pumi

Female, 8 mos
Vail, AZ
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COOPER

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs
Tucson, AZ
Bonded Pair
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BRIAR ROSE

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Tucson, AZ
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Hubbard

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Tucson, AZ
Special Needs
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Cleopatra

Shar Pei/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Tucson, AZ

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