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Overcrowded PACC offering FREE pet adoptions

Posted at 10:57 AM, Oct 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-21 12:30:22-04

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Pima Animal Care Center will be waiving adoption fees on all pets over six months in an effort to reduce the shelter population currently listed at 738.

The free pet adoptions begin Oct. 21, and will be extended through the weekend at its shelter and five participating PetSmart stores.
 
PACC’s shelter is located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road.
 
The participating PetSmart stored are located at:
 
  • PetSmart Oracle & Wetmore, 4374 N. Oracle Rd.
  • PetSmart Grant & Swan, 4740 E. Grant Rd.
  • PetSmart El Con, 3695 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • PetSmart Irvington & I-19, 1175 W. Irvington Rd.
In October, PACC has taken in 1,276 pets, including 921 dogs and 355 cats.
 
Adopted pets will come spayed or neutered, with age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit. A $17 standard licensing fee will apply to all adult dogs. The adoption fee for puppies and kittens will remain at $50.
 
You can check out all of the animals available before heading down to the PACC shelter or PetSmart.