Pima County, July 24, 2023 – Pima Animal Care Center has impounded 21 parrots, mostly macaws, as part of a hoarding investigation with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
PACC is working with its rescue partner Paradise Parrot Rescue, a Tucson-based non-profit rescue and sanctuary for parrots and exotic birds, on the care and adoption of the birds. Anyone wishing to adopt, foster or donate to the care of the birds may visit the group’s website at paradiseparrotrescue.org.
“Paradise Parrot Rescue is honored to partner with PACC to rescue these amazing creatures,” said Brian Klontz, Rescue Director. “We are committed to their welfare, recovery and ultimate placement into highly screened forever homes.”
Monica Dangler, PACC’s Director of Animal Services, is grateful for the support from the rescue group, considering the high census the shelter continues to face.
"Paradise Parrot Rescue is well-equipped to care for these beautiful birds," Dangler said. "For that, we're very appreciative, because it allows us to focus our resources on the hundreds of other animals currently in our care."
Those interested in fostering or adopting a pet may come to PACC’s facility at 4000 N. Silverbell Road during operating hours. PACC is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon to 7 p.m., on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All adopted pets come up to date on vaccinations, a microchip, and a spay or neuter surgery. For fosters, the shelter provides medical care and can provide supplies as available.
To see available pets and services, visit pima.gov/animalcare.