I’ve been volunteering with non-profit animal groups for over 20 years. The one thing they all have in common is the need for funding. It’s always a struggle and now it’s even more critical given the state of the economy and the overflowing capacity at the Pima Animal Care Center. Friends of PACC is the non-profit associated with the Pima Animal Care Center. They provide funding for animals that may need to seek outside specialty care. They help families in financial need that would otherwise have to relinquish pets by helping with medical care and pet supplies. They also provide funding for training of pets that may have behavioral issues. They’ve established Lovely’s Fund that is restricted for the care of abused and neglected pets. Additionally, they are raising money for the PACC Rescue Rover that will allow PACC veterinarians and technicians to go out into the community to provide care to include vaccinations and microchipping. Your donations can make a difference and save some lives. I am fundraising for them and hope you can help. Thank you.
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC's Official 501(c)(3)) invites you to ride with the PACC in the 39th El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 19th, 2022!
The Ride with the PACC team is passionate about cycling, pets, and our community. This year, Friends of PACC is the only non-profit serving cats and dogs in our community. Your ride can make a dramatic and focused impact on the lives of truly vulnerable pets.
Pima Animal Care Center is the only open-admission shelter in the 9,000+ square miles of Pima County and never turns away a pet in crisis. In FY 20/21, PACC took in 14,676 pets, including 7,860 lost animals and 4,861 pets surrendered by their owners. PACC takes in and provides individualized care as needed to every stray dog, pets with medical or behavioral needs, and pets whose owners are in crisis. Ninety-two percent of the animals left the shelter through adoption, reunification with their owner, or rescue placement. During the COVID pandemic, staff worked tirelessly with the community to keep animals in their homes and neighborhoods. Our community responded overwhelmingly by holding on to healthy and friendly stray animals to help get more pets reunited with their families.
Those are some big numbers—we know—but every pet at PACC is treated as an individual. We hope you will consider joining us for this incredible local event and be a part of a team that has fun all year long! In addition to fundraising and riding in the El Tour de Tucson itself, riders can volunteer to help organize and promote the team, and join and/or lead group training rides for all abilities.
Our Mission
To support Pima Animal Care Center and enhance its efforts to save the lives of pets in need.
Our Vision
Every pet served by Pima Animal Care Center is supported with the resources needed for a safe, healthy, and happy future.