Adopt

My name is
BILLY!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
4 years 11 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A767158

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Billy is a dog with a story to tell! Back in early 2022 he was found as an injured stray and brought to PACC. After a trip to the clinic, our vet determined Billy had broken his spine! Billy has spent a good amount of time in foster since then, and you would never know he was ever hurt that badly. Today he’s a happy, playful, and bouncy boy! Here’s what one foster had to say:

“Billy was a great guest! He is extremely quiet and well mannered. While he does not love the crate, he gets in with fairly minimal convincing and a little bit of peanut butter. The rest of the time he was in my bedroom with me on his own bed on the floor. He pretty much just wants to be next to you on the floor while he is sleeping.

He seems to be housetrained, at least he did not have any accidents at my house. We gave him a stuffy and he has shown fairly minimal interest. I have a cat and he ignored her for the most part. He didn`t interact with any children but based on my observations of his personality generally I think he would be absolutely amazing with them.”

Billy spent about a month in a second foster home- here’s what we learned:

- Billy is quiet and super well- behaved
- He was gentle around kids
- He was easygoing and loved to sleep on the couch
- His favorite past time is napping- on the couch, the bed, the rug…
- He is housebroken and good on leash
- He is friendly, cuddly, super sweet, a couch potato and a lap dog

Here’s what volunteers at the shelter have said:

“Wow, I had Billy out in the Dog of the Day yard today and he did an amazing job! He met several different people and was exceedingly calm and friendly with everyone! He every person who came into the yard with a softly wagging tail and a smile! The best part of our time in the yard was when a family came in with a three or four-year-old child and he stood next to the kid as he gently rubbed his velvet ears between his fingers for a couple of minutes while I talked to his parents. Billy looked like he was in heaven!! He was very, very gentle, slow and SWEET with this little boy and he LOVED the child’s gentle touch!! Billy was non-reactive to people and dogs passing by the yard: he gets an A++!!”

“We took Billy and his kennelmate out to a play yard together. These new roomies are good buds! They chased each other around the yard and played for a few minutes, then both came over to me for snuggles. They are both sweet and affectionate love bugs!”
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
A767158
Contact
Phone
Address
4000 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85745

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Mon - Tues: 12-7pm Wed - 1:30-7pm Thurs - Fri: 12-7pm Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Must be checked in 45 minutes before close

2.

Meet the Pet

Once you have decided which pets you are interested in, sign in for an adoption counselor who will guide you through the adoption process.

3.

Take the Pet Home

Cats must leave in a carrier and dogs must leave in a carrier or on leash. We do have these available for purchase in our lobby store.

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

Go meet their pets

Pima Animal Care Center
4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 724-5900

HOURS:
Monday- 12-7pm
Tuesday - 12-7pm
Wednesday - 1:30-7pm
Thursday - 12-7pm
Friday - 12-7pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Must be checked in 45 mins before close for adoption and admission

More about this shelter

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.

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