Pima Animal Care Center Reports Severe Overcrowding
The Pima Animal Care Center in Pima County is housing nearly 500 dogs in 218 available kennels. The intake of dozens of animals from a hoarding case has added to the overcrowding, raising concerns about animal welfare, staff safety and…
Tucson, AZ, October 15, 2026 —
The Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Pima County is grappling with severe overcrowding, with nearly 500 dogs housed in 218 available kennels, according to the information provided. The number of dogs exceeds the center’s stated kennel capacity, leaving it with a significant space shortage.
The situation has been exacerbated by the arrival of dozens of animals from a hoarding case. The information provided does not specify when the animals were taken in, how many came from the case or the circumstances surrounding it.
The overcrowding has prompted concerns about animal welfare and staff safety. It has also raised the possibility of euthanasia because of the lack of space. No specific euthanasia decisions or outcomes were provided, so it is unclear whether any animals have been euthanized or are scheduled to be.
PACC is urging members of the public to adopt or foster animals to help ease the strain on the facility. The information provided does not include details about how many animals need placement, the center’s adoption or fostering procedures, or how long the overcrowding is expected to continue. A date for the center’s reported capacity figures was also not provided.
The immediate issue described is the gap between the number of dogs being housed and the kennels available. The center’s appeal to adopters and foster caregivers is intended to alleviate the situation, but no further details about steps being taken or the expected impact were included.
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