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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
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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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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Adoptable pets at Pima Animal Care Center

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FINNIGAN*

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs
Tucson, AZ
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KELINA*

Rottweiler

Female, 5 yrs
Tucson, AZ
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FANG

Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs
Tucson, AZ
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MANGO*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Tucson, AZ
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BIG BOY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Tucson, AZ
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SAMSON

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
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:
• Adult dogs $0
• Adult cats $30
• Puppies and kittens less than 4 months old $50
• 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

Sahuaro Dachshund Rescue

4080 E Pinal St.,
Tucson, AZ 85739

Fetch a Friend

P.O. Box 12066,
Tucson, AZ 85732

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Tika

Beagle

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Tucson, AZ
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Winnie

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female
Tucson, AZ
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Porter

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 mos
Vail, AZ
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Elvira

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
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Paco

Cocker Spaniel

Male, 13 yrs 9 mos
Tucson, AZ
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MARSHALL

Miniature Pinscher/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Tucson, AZ

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