A dog waits to be adopted from Pima Animal Care Center
Pima Animal Control Center says they need more temporary fosters for large dogs to manage an influx of lost pets around the Fourth of July.
According to PACC spokesperson Kayleigh Murdock, the week after the holiday is the shelter’s busiest of the year.
“That’s because dogs get spooked by fireworks. We typically see 200 to 300 dogs come in that week alone,” she said.
As of June 27, the shelter has 516 dogs. Critical capacity is 450, and Murdock said their goal is to move at least 100 dogs to temporary homes to free up necessary crate space for the holiday rush.
Murdock said the shelter is offering $5 a day to individuals who can foster a dog over 40 pounds for at least two weeks. From now until July 3, those who sign up can also get crates and food provided by the shelter.
“We're looking specifically at the dogs that weigh 40 plus pounds,” Murdock says. "That's just because those are the dogs that tend to stay the longest in our shelter.”
PACC officials said keeping pets indoors during Fourth of July fireworks, as well as ensuring they are microchipped and wearing collars, can help keep pets safe.
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