PACC is set to impound more than 100 large dogs [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News)—Pima Animal Care Center is set to take more than 100 dogs from two separate homes in the coming days, a situation aggravated by PACC’s already high census.

“With more than 530 dogs in our shelter today, PACC is — and has been — facing a capacity crisis with our dog population,” said Monica Dangler, PACC’s director. “However, we must intervene when animals’ health and well-being are in jeopardy, as they are in these situations.”

The details of the cases are limited at this time as the situation is fluid. Staff are working to minimize the impact on the pets already at the shelter. Still, PACC’s Animal Protection team anticipates the larger of the two impounds, which includes approximately 80 dogs, taking place as soon as Friday, Aug. 2.

PACC is currently looking for fosters and adopters for the dogs in the shelter to open up kennel spaces for the incoming dogs.

“Well-meaning pet …