PACC Chat is a monthly presentation series giving supporters and animal lovers behind the scenes access to the people, programs, and decisions shaping animal welfare in Pima County. Each session features PACC leadership, Friends of PACC staff, and industry experts speaking openly about the challenges being faced, the solutions being built, and the progress being made on behalf of the pets and families of Pima County.
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Lifesaving League members attend PACC Chats live and can bring their questions directly to our speakers. Join the Lifesaving League to participate.
PACC Chat for April 2026 - Steve Kozachik talks EPAC and ARK
PACC is growing. Join Director Steve Kozachik as he shares updates on two exciting new facilities, EPAC (the Eastside PACC Adoption Center) and ARK (Animal Restoration Kennels), and how they will better serve the pets and families of Pima County.
PACC Chat for March 2026 - PACC's Cat Programs Coordinator, Stephanie Stryker
PACC Cat Programs Coordinator, Stephanie Stryker works on the front lines for Tucson's most vulnerable cats, from fragile neonatal kittens to free-roaming community cats living outdoors. Join us as Stephanie takes us inside the programs, the challenges, and the daily work that gives every cat a fighting chance.
PACC Chat for January 2026 - A Decade of Caring, Paw by Paw
January PACC Chat: A Decade of Caring, Paw by Paw, with Friends of PACC's Chief Executive Officer, Torre Chisholm. This month marks the organization's 10th anniversary. The conversation will reflect on some of the significant accomplishments over the years and what the future holds for PACC and the pets and families of Pima County.
PACC Chat for December 2025 - Friends Pet Clinic, from Concept to Reality and Future Plans
This month, the Friends Pet Clinic, From Concept to Reality and Future Plans, featuring Friends Pet Clinic Medical Director, Dr. Erin O'Donnell. Attendees will be presented with Dr. O'Donnell's perspectives on the day-to-day operations of the clinic, challenges to low-cost veterinary care, and the unique vision for the Friends Pet Clinic mission.