Crowded Pima Animal Care Center prepping for influx of dogs

The already crowded Pima Animal Care Center is expected to take in more than 100 dogs from two separate homes, officials say.

One case was handled as an abandonment issue, and in the second home, a hoarding issue was underway, said Kayleigh Murdock. a PACC spokeswoman.

Murdock said the new arrivals should be ready for adoption as soon as late next week.

“Well-meaning pet lovers sometimes have situations spiral out of their control,” said Danielle Hinte, PACC’s chief animal protection officer. “The goal is to make sure animals and their owners can share a safe, happy life and prevent these situations.”

“We must intervene when animals’ health and well-being are in jeopardy, as they are in these situations,” said PACC Director Monica Dangler.

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Dangler and her staff are working to minimize the impact on the 569 dogs who currently call the shelter home. This includes finding foster families to make room for the 100 additional dogs.

For those willing to foster a pet, PACC will provide supplies. Those wishing to adopt will get a pet that’s microchipped, spayed or neutered and given all age-appropriate vaccines before they leave the center.

PACC is located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road and is open from noon to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. It is open from 1:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Go to pima.gov/animalcare to learn more about PACC animals available for adoption.