PIMA COUNTY, (Aug. 22, 2025) – Pima Animal Care Center’s (PACC) 22Animal Protection Services (APS) team impounded 221 animals from a Pima County property on Aug. 6 due to chronic neglect and welfare concerns.
The impound comprised two dogs and 219 birds, including ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, cockatiels, multiple breeds of parrots, pigeons, guinea fowl, one peacock, and one emu. Many of the animals are in poor health and are receiving treatment through PACC’s veterinary clinic.
“Our responsibility is found in our name – Pima Animal Care Center. Not solely dogs and cats – we are concerned with the humane treatment of all animals in Pima County,” said Steve Kozachik, PACC’s director. “Our Animal Protection unit, medical team and numerous staff and volunteers have worked hard to assure these animals are receiving proper treatment. Ultimately our goal is to find them homes where they’ll all be cared for properly.”
PACC is looking to find placement for animals of all species from this intake, as well as the hundreds of other pets in the shelter. In particular, the presence of the birds means that shelter staff are having to utilize spaces that typically house dogs to hold the birds, creating extra urgency as the shelter continues to battle critical overcrowding in its dog kennels. Several of the birds have been transferred to partner organizations, including Paradise Parrot Rescue, but the majority are currently at PACC.
"Impounds such as these place an added strain on our already overcrowded shelter,” said Kozachik. “If you’ve thought of adopting or fostering, all of us at PACC hope you’ll take this opportunity to come and choose your new family member. Doing so will benefit not only the pet you select, but it also will free up space and give the other animals in the shelter a less crowded and stressful environment.”
All dogs are currently free to adopt at PACC. For those who may be interested in giving a home to any of the birds impounded, shelter staff asks that they fill out this form to express interest. Interested adopters will be contacted when birds are available.
PACC is located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road and is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m., on Wednesday from 1:30 to 7 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more about available PACC pets and services, please go to www.pima.gov/animalcare.