PACC: June is ‘Big Dog’ month, with name your own adoption fee special

There is still time to adopt your next big ‘fur’ baby...

By KOLD News 13 Staff | May 28, 2019 at 4:06 PM MST - Updated June 17 at 12:37 PM

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - June is here and the ‘Big Dogs’ at the Pima Animal Care Center are having their day.

PACC is hosting a special event for the month - a ‘name your own price’ adoption fee on dogs four months and older that weigh 30 pounds or more. This special pricing adoption event is to help clear the shelter, as it is in the middle of a busy puppy and kitten season, often taking in 50 to 100 pets every day.

The busy season is officially here. We are taking in around 50-130 pets every day! We have over 400 homeless dogs in...
Posted by Pima Animal Care Center on Monday, June 17, 2019

There are a number of benefits to adopting a 'big dog', as they are often very laid back, many are good with children and they are often generally easier to train.

Doggo play time! Playgroup was a success this morning thanks to our volunteers and dedicated behavior team members. We have 423 pups here at the shelter in need of a home. You can name your own price for the adoption fee!
Posted by Pima Animal Care Center on Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Check out the ‘big dogs’ at PACC by clicking HERE.

Not able to adopt long term, but want to help the pets out at PACC anyhow - consider the very flexible fostering program. Interested in fostering - sign up online.

Stop by and check out the pets available for adoption before June hits, PACC is located at 4000 North Silverbell Road and is open Monday to Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is a $19 licensing fee for all dogs, but remember all pets adopted from PACC are spayed/neutered with age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped and will get a free vet visit.