Two hoardings involving 72 dogs and cats at the Pima Animal Shelter in quick succession have employees scrambling to clear out the shelter to make room for new animals in need. Therefore, it is a burden.
Animal Services Director Monica Dangler said the newly seized animals in both cases will require extensive veterinary care before being put up for adoption.
Meanwhile, Dangler said the greatest need right now is for pet adoptions, foster homes and rescue adoptions for pets already in PACC's care.
PACC became aware of the dire situation on January 6 after receiving a call to a home where 24 dogs were reportedly living in hoarding conditions, the agency said.
The dogs had been undergoing testing and treatment for just three days when PACC was alerted to the second hoarding situation. The rescue team in this case seized 48 cats that were taken to the shelter.
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“PACC has been operating at an extremely tight capacity for the past two years,” Dangler said. “Accepting so many animals with critical medical needs further strains PACC’s resources.
“Foster families and adopters help ease the burden on shelters and help care for these pets.”
The animals will remain at the shelter during treatment and associated investigations. By removing healthy animals in need of forever homes, PACC staff will have the space to reallocate treatment and care to those who need it most.
Anyone who is unable to foster, volunteer or adopt can help by donating to Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, PACC's official nonprofit partner.
PACC is located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masu.
Animals adopted from PACC are microchipped, spayed/neutered, and given age-appropriate vaccinations.
There is a $20 license fee for adult dogs.
visit www.pima.gov/animalcare You can learn more.
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