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My name is SHELBY!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $0

This helps Pima Animal Care Center with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Carolina Dog/Pharaoh Hound
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
10 years 7 months old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
55 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
A871662

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

There have been many songs written about and entitled, “The Good Life.” From the 1988 song by Inner City, which included the lyrics, “Love is shining/ Life is thriving/ In the good life,” to the 2017 song by G-Eazy and Kehlani; “We put the good in the good in the good life/ We put the bad in the past, now we alright.” In 2019 One Republic famously sang, “This could really be a good life, good life/ I say oh, got this feeling that you can`t fight/ Like this city is on fire tonight/ This could really be a good life/ A good, good life.”

With everything written about the “good life,” our sweetie Shelby can`t wait to experience it for herself! Saved from a bad situation by an APS officer, she needs a soft place to land. She’s a senior at ten years old and hopes to get into her own comfy bed with two square meals, walks and cuddles, and love to last her through every day of her golden years. Shelter volunteers admire this brave senior gal, sharing:

“This brave gal has been through more than any dog should ever have to endure and she needs and deserves someone kind and gentle who will give her time to develop confidence and blossom. She would be perfect in a calm retirement-type of home where she can enjoy her golden years in softness and comfort and get the chance to be someone’s pampered companion.”

“I walked Shelby for the first time this morning. Overall, she was easy to walk. She walked at a nice, even pace without any pulling, and she enjoyed smelling everything in the park.”

Shelby shares her kennel with another PACC pup and has kept to herself when meeting other dogs in playgroup. She’d like to meet any resident dogs before heading home to ensure a good fit.

Shelby shares One Republic’s sentiment, “`Cause hopelessly the hope is we have so much to feel good about.” Can you give a deserving pup so much to feel good about in a safe home? If so, come and meet her today!
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
A871662
Contact
Phone
Address
4000 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85745

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Mon - Tues: 12-7pm Wed - 1:30-7pm Thurs - Fri: 12-7pm Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Must be checked in 45 minutes before close

2.

Meet the Pet

Once you have decided which pets you are interested in, sign in for an adoption counselor who will guide you through the adoption process.

3.

Take the Pet Home

Cats must leave in a carrier and dogs must leave in a carrier or on leash. We do have these available for purchase in our lobby store.

Additional adoption info

Year-Round Adoption Fees:
• Adult dogs $0
• Adult cats $30
• Puppies and kittens less than 4 months old $50
• A standard $20 dog license fee may apply
• Pets who have been waiting for more than 2 weeks for a family and pets over 5 years old $0 - Fee Waived!

Every adoption includes:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• First Vaccinations
• Microchip
• Vet visit certificate
• Pet insurance

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Pima Animal Care Center
4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 724-5900

HOURS:
Monday- 12-7pm
Tuesday - 12-7pm
Wednesday - 1:30-7pm
Thursday - 12-7pm
Friday - 12-7pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Must be checked in 45 mins before close for adoption and admission

More about this shelter

As our community's only open-admission shelter, we have the largest selection of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens waiting to meet you. Learn more and see our pets at www.pima.gov/animalcare.

Need help with your pet? Call the Pet Support Center
The Pet Support Center is a phone-based resource for our community that strives to help people keep their pets. In addition to providing resources, information and counseling, support staff will schedule admission appointments for pet owners who decide they need to surrender their pets to PACC. Call us at (520) 724-7222 or visit the Pet Support Center webpage - www.pima.gov/petsupport to learn more.

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