Pets for adoption
Local pets that need a forever home.
Azul
Azul
ID No.: A741301
Age: 1 year
Story: Azul is one of the best boys who loves to show you how well he can "sit" and takes treats with a soft mouth. When it's time to go for a walk, Azul will gladly have all 4 on the ground when you leash him up. He listens to his name and is attuned to his walker. This fun little guy is housebroken, has lived with chickens, horses and kids and did well with them.
Fee: $0 adoption fee
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 724-5900
Hours: By appointment only. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sign up to foster: pima.gov/foster or make an appointment to adopt: pima.gov/adopt. Adoption includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchip and a free vet visit. A $20 license fee applies to adult dogs.
Wakanda
Wakanda
ID No.: A743177
Age: 1 year
Story: Wakanda quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite. He's friendly, sweet, and affectionate. He's definitely a lover of people and has done fine meeting other PACC dogs too. He looks forward to his time in the play yard so he can dip his toes in the kiddie pool and run around with a squeaky toy in his mouth.
Fee: $0 adoption fee
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 724-5900
Hours: By appointment only. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sign up to foster: pima.gov/foster or make an appointment to adopt: pima.gov/adopt. Adoption includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchip and a free vet visit. A $20 license fee applies to adult dogs.
Sid
Sid
ID No.: A744822
Age: 8 months
Story: Sid is handsome, intelligent, energetic, and thoughtful. He's an enthusiastic walker but engages very well with his walking partner, checking in frequently with lots of eye contact and responsive to verbal cues. When you stop to rest, he leans in for touch and affection.
Fee: $0 adoption fee
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 724-5900
Hours: By appointment only. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sign up to foster: pima.gov/foster or make an appointment to adopt: pima.gov/adopt. Adoption includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations,
Cardenza
Cadenza
Age: 3 years
Story: Cardenza is sweet and gets along with other kitties. She loves treats, and snoozing in the sun.
Fee: $80
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary, 5278 E. 21st St.
Meet: By appointment only. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
O'Malley
O’Malley
Age: 10 years
Story: O’Malley is a lovable kitty who wants nothing more than a kind person to pet, groom and love him. He tested positive for FIV so it is better if he is an only kitty or with another FIV positive kitty. O’Malley is a volunteer favorite. Adoption qualifications required.
Fee: $20. COVID-19 adoption specials: all kittens 12 months or younger are now $40 and all other cats are $20. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Meet: by appointment, give us a call
Curie
Curie
Age: 1 year
Story: Curie had four male kittens in April, she has been a perfect mom. Curie loves attention and does great with other cats. She is still very thin from raising her brood and taking in two other kittens who needed nursing. Now she is spayed and gaining weight. Adoption qualifications required.
Fee: $20, or $50 if she’s adopted with one of her kittens. COVID-19 adoption specials: all kittens 12 months or younger are now $40 and all other cats are $20. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Meet: by appointment, give us a call
Jerry
Jerry
Age: 7 years
Story: Jerry lived in a hoarding situation most of his life, so nowadays he loves being petted and brushed. He will stand on his hind legs and paw at the air for a treat.
Fee: $45, includes neuter, shots, and microchip.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 520-625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mind Road, Green Valley. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily
Precious Boy
Precious Boy
ID No.: A733832
Age: 5 years
Story: Precious Boy has a list of favorite toys: fabric mice, toys with bells, pipe cleaners, and yarn balls. He's an independent guy who has a loving side to him. He enjoys hanging out in his cubby, will jump on your bed and sleep next to you, and will lay on your desk and keep you company while you work. He's also content bird watching from a window or an open door.
Fee: $0 adoption fee
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 724-5900
Hours: By appointment only. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sign up to foster: pima.gov/foster or make an appointment to adopt: pima.gov/adopt. Adoption includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchip and a free vet visit. A $20 license fee applies to adult dogs.
Dot
Dot
Age: 1 year
Story: Dot is the last of her litter looking for a forever home. She is beautiful, playful and full of energy and loves being around "her person." Dot loves cat nip and her rug. If you are interested in meeting her please fill our our online adoption application at www.pawsitivelycats.org, then we will schedule a time for you to visit her in her foster home.
Fee: $99, includes spay, microchip and appropriate shots.
Contact: Pawsitively Cats, savecats@pawsitivelycats.org
Garfield
Garfield
Age: 10 years
Story: Garfield is looking for a quiet and calm home to call his forever. He’s laid back and doesn’t like to play. Once comfortable in his environment, he likes spending time with his human, but also enjoys doing his own thing whether that be napping in a cubby or window watching. Wet food is his favorite. He does well with other cats and is interested in dogs (he tries to greet them when he sees them). He could adapt to dogs that are respectful. He also would do best with older kids.
Fee: $85
Contact: Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, 520-200-1643. www.sacatrescue.org
Sadie
Sadie
ID No.: A534038
Age: 13 years
Story: Sadie is all things wonderful! She greets everyone, she loves to be petted and have her tummy rubbed, and is calm and loving. She loves her daily walks and will wait for you by the door while you put your sneakers on. Sadie loves to brushed, she'll give you one side to brush, then will roll over and give you her belly and then she'll flip over so you can brush her other side. She'll then drift off to sleep. Sadie is housebroken, will play with her chew toy in a calm fashion, and is a lovely companion.
Fee: $0 adoption fee
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 724-5900
Hours: By appointment only. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sign up to foster: pima.gov/foster or make an appointment to adopt: pima.gov/adopt. Adoption includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchip and a free vet visit. A $20 license fee applies to adult dogs.
Justine
Justine
ID No.: A704094
Age: 6 years
Story: Meet Justine! This beautiful soul is a chunky, mature, spunky gal with the biggest heart and smile you've ever seen! She's sweet, funny, playful, affectionate, adventurous and loves people and belly rubs the most! She enjoys car rides, asks to go outside when needed, will relax and let you work, and will play and entertain herself. She loves soccer balls, tennis balls, balls that bounce...
Fee: $0 adoption fee
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 724-5900
Hours: By appointment only. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sign up to foster: pima.gov/foster or make an appointment to adopt: pima.gov/adopt. Adoption includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchip and a free vet visit. A $20 license fee applies to adult dogs.
Sara Brown
Opinion Coordinator
An influx of pets brought on by the summer heat, hoarding cases and cat breeding is causing the Pima Animal Care Center to be near capacity almost daily.