TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two of Southern Arizona’s largest animal welfare organizations are teaming up to help more families keep their pets at home and out of overcrowded shelters.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Pima Animal Care Center have been awarded a $1.9 million grant from Maddie’s Fund. The three-year investment will support a joint effort to expand services, such as low-cost veterinary care, behavior training, and temporary foster placement.
It will also pilot a joint Pet Support Center, allowing the two organizations to coordinate responses, share resources, and serve as a one-stop shop for families in need. PACC’s current Pet Support Center already receives more than a thousand calls each week, and staff say the demand for help is far greater than they can currently meet…