Pima Animal Care Rescues 1 Dog, 57 Cats In Tucson Hoarding Case

TUCSON, AZ — Late Thursday night, the Pima Animal Care Center was contacted by the Tucson Police Department to help in removing 57 cats from a home near S. Houghton Road and E. Valencia Road. The cats were as old as 8 years and as young as a few days. Inside the home, trash and animal waste covered the floor. No water was sitting out for the animals, and litterboxes were filled with urine and feces. The house also lacked electricity. Outside, a dog was found in the backyard, with no water bowl.

After further examination by PACC’s clinic, the dog appears healthy but has some matted fur. The cats, which have not all been medically evaluated yet, however, have been diagnosed with upper respiratory infections. The animals appear “very friendly,” according to a PACC news release, and PACC will give notification when the pets are ready to be adopted.

The PACC shelter now houses 1,421 additional animals also needing new homes. Area residents adopting a pet would help the shelter in accommodating the continual average daily intake of 50 to 100 animals, according to PACC.

To foster a pet, email PACC.foster@pima.gov or stop by the shelter. Those interested in adopting an animal can see the pets online, or get acquainted with the pets by coming to the shelter at 4000 N. Silverbell Road. PACC’s hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m., or weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PACC pets who are adopted are all spayed or neutered, come with a free veterinary visit and have received a microchip and age-appropriate vaccinations. Dog adoptions require an additional $19 licensing fee

Those wanting to donate to PACC can do so through Friends of PACC, a nonprofit partner organization, PACC reports.