Thursday, March 23 is National Puppy Day — the perfect time to get involved and help out pups in need in Pima County.
The Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) currently has over 500 dogs living in the shelter. The capacity is at critical levels according to their website.
PACC relies on volunteers to keep its doors open. Nearly 1,000 volunteers work for over 60,000 hours per year — equal to the work of 30 to 40 full-time staff members.
Volunteers can help by taking the dogs for nightly walks, helping families find the perfect pooch, and even going to outreach events to spread awareness.
The center is also actively looking for fosters to provide temporary homes to animals in need.
You can foster a dog for as short as one day — an opportunity to provide pups with some extra love and perhaps a trip to the park.
Check out adoptable Benjamin's pre- and post-walkies face 😍
— Pima Animal Care (@PimaAnimalCare) March 19, 2023
You, too, could bring this kind of joy to shelter dogs waiting to find their homes! Even an hour a week can make a huge difference in the lives of shelter pets. Learn about volunteering at https://t.co/TZvwiPieSg 💙💙 pic.twitter.com/h47mb0mm7p
To submit photos of your furry friend to be featured on air, visit kgun9.com/photobooth.
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Emma Miller is a producer for KGUN 9. Originally from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Emma graduated from Fordham University in 2021 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Mandarin Chinese. In April 2021, Emma became the first woman researcher in MLB and NHL Network history. She joined the KGUN 9 family in August 2022 after falling in love with Tucson.
