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Pima Paws For Life

Animal shelter in Tucson, AZ

Our mission is to partner with our community in creating a no-kill Pima County.

To find loving homes for every treatable and adoptable animal in our care.

To collaborate with other local animal welfare agencies to broaden the safety net for homeless animals in our community.

With the help of the people of Pima County, we can be the safest community for companion animals in Southern Arizona.

Contact
Address
2555 W Zinnia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
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Meet their adoptable pets

2555 W Zinnia Ave

Tucson, AZ 85705

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Pima Paws For Life

We'll also keep you updated on Tootsie's adoption status with email updates.
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Tootsie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Kira aka Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Kira aka Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Faith's adoption status with email updates.
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Faith

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 8 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Jellybean's adoption status with email updates.
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Jellybean

Labrador Retriever/Shar Pei

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Josh's adoption status with email updates.
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Josh

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Jedi aka Batman's adoption status with email updates.
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Jedi aka Batman

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Emery's adoption status with email updates.
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Emery

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Tucson, AZ

Shelter FAQs

We serve Pima County, Arizona and Tucson and surrounding areas

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

We do adoptions based on an approved application, which is filled out in person. We want to find the best fit for your home and lifestyle.

Current adoption fees:
Puppies-$200.00, Adults- $125.00 and Seniors 65.00. Cats- $99.00. All animals have been seen by vet and are fully vaccinated,microchipped, and altered prior to adoption. Fee also includes first licensing.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Pima Paws For Life

Arizona Puggle Rescue, Inc

P.O. Box 91761,
Tucson, AZ 85752

Paws Patrol Inc

750 W Camino Casa Verde,
Green Valley, AZ 85614

The Big Mutt Network Inc

10875 S GREAT HORNED OWL WAY,
Vail, AZ 85641

We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on PATIENCE*'s adoption status with email updates.
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PATIENCE*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Ruffian's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruffian

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on DUCHESS's adoption status with email updates.
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DUCHESS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 11 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Eve's adoption status with email updates.
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Eve

Beagle/Pug

Female, Adult
Tucson, AZ

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