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Local shelter may be forced to euthanize if overcrowding continues

The Pima Animal Care Center has faced extreme overcrowding since June.

Animal shelter bracing for a tough August

The Pima Animal Care Center was overcrowded over the July 4th weekend.

Young Arizona filmmaker makes epics in miniature.

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Local animal shelters see rise in number of stray kittens

PACC warns that litters of kittens that appear abandoned are not necessarily alone.

New Year's Fireworks Cause Surge in Stray Dogs

Pima Animal Care Center asks those who can to house strays until an owner is found.

Pima Animal Care Center Opens New Building

Renovations to the existing building will be completed in the summer of 2018.

Shelter Numbers Falling for Pima County Animal Care Center

Staffers are encouraged by five-year trend, which may be connected to increasing spaying and neutering.

Best Pet for Sonora? Desert Tortoises Up for Adoption

Nearly 100 captive-born tortoises up for adoption to homes in Sonoran Desert.

Rillito Horse Racing Gets Another Lap: Through 2021

Extension comes with a stipulation for $1M in upgrades to Rillito Park facilities.

Outbreak Contained, Pima Resumes Pet Adoptions

The center says it has isolated and is treating exposed animals.

Pet Adopting, Intake Stopped Due to Disease Outbreak

A dozen dogs have been diagnosed with distemper and Strep zoo at Pima center.

Wildlife Crossings Give Animal Commuters the Right of Way

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Thinking About Adopting a Pet? Now's the Time; Price is Right

Pima Animal Care Center to offer free pet adoptions this weekend to reduce crowding.

METRO WEEK: Animal Care: Public Cost, Personal Benefit?

Pima Animal Care Center costs rising, UA researcher studies health benefits of owning dogs

Property Tax Increase Would Fund Animal Care Center Expansion

Pima County voters will decide in November election whether to approve a $22M bond to upgrade facility.

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