Seven years in a row, our community has voted us Best Non-Profit and this year, two more honors came alongside it.
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center has once again been named Best Non-Profit in the Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards, for our seventh consecutive year receiving this honor.
Read MoreThe Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic, commonly known as the Friends Pet Clinic, has named Dr. Sarah Rios as its new Medical Director.
Read MoreFriends of PACC was deeply honored to receive a county proclamation officially recognizing January 28th as Friends of PACC Day. This meaningful date marks the anniversary of when we received our 501(c)(3) status in 2016 and celebrates what has become a remarkable decade of service to pets and the people who love them.
Read MoreCats, Dogs, and Reptiles, Oh My! On Sunday, March 8, 2026, companion animals of all types and sizes will follow the yellow brick road at the Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade and Friends of PACC Festival.
Read MoreFriends of PACC is honored to be named Best Non-Profit in the Arizona Daily Star 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, for the sixth year in a row.
Read MoreThe partnership between the Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and iHeartMedia Tucson returns for its second year with the Friends of PACC Radiothon, presented by Rancho Sahuarita, to save the lives of vulnerable animals. The Radiothon will raise awareness and funds to enhance the animal lifesaving programs at PACC, the Friends Pet Clinic, and across the community.
Read MoreOur 2025 Impact Report highlights the new Friends Pet Clinic, inspiring pet stories, and a $1.9M Maddie’s Fund grant supporting lifesaving community programs.
Read MoreMaddie's Fund has awarded Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, the nonprofit partner of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) a three-year, $1,920,000 grant.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring — Join the Team Supporting PACC! Friends of PACC funds critical positions at PACC to help pets and families in need—and you can help make a difference!
Read MoreOn March 2, 2025, Pima County’s companion animals will once again take to the streets for the 4th annual Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade and Friends of PACC Festival.
Read MoreThe Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic will support PACC’s lifesaving efforts by filling gaps in pet care services currently accessible to vulnerable families and families adopting pets from the shelter.
Read MoreCameo, a sweet dog who struggled to find a home, finally found his forever family with the help of PACC's TOP Dogs program. Learn about his journey and how you can support life-saving programs at PACC.
Read MoreJoin us as we celebrate Laura O'Brien, Chair of the Friends of PACC, her remarkable contributions to animal welfare in Pima County, and her new role as Operations Manager.
Read MoreJoin us on September 20, 2024, for the first-ever Friends of PACC Radiothon, a day dedicated to saving animal lives across Pima County. Tune in to iHeartMedia Tucson stations and support PACC's mission to enhance animal lifesaving efforts.
Read MoreFriends of PACC is hosting The Big Fix 2024, offering no-charge spay/neuter surgeries for large dogs in Pima County during June. Help reduce shelter overcrowding and secure your spot!
Read MoreDiscover Friends of PACC’s mission to dramatically reduce noise levels at Pima Animal Care Center through their successful 'Decimate the Decibels' Giving Tuesday campaign—and how you can help foster pets during construction!
Read MoreDiscover the new Spay/Neuter Support (SNS) project by Friends of PACC, a game-changing initiative designed to combat pet overpopulation and reduce shelter intake through accessible spay/neuter surgeries.
Read MoreDiscover how Friends of PACC's inaugural fellowship program is addressing the veterinarian shortage at PACC, introducing two new veterinarians from the UA College of Veterinary Medicine this fall.
Read MoreThe 3rd Annual Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival strutted its furry (and feathery!) stuff down 4th Avenue, celebrating the special bond between pets and their humans.
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