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RESCUE ONLY DEADLINE 5PM 02/03/25 Name: Nik Nak Animal ID: A855565 Age: 1 year 2 months Weight: 38 lbs. About: Nik Nak is a sensitive pup looking for a patient family to help him build confidence and navigate the world. He arrived at the shelter in November 2024 as a stray and at just about a year old, he is very much still a puppy with tons of potential to learn and grow. Nik Nak is slowly learning about the world, but the shelter presents its own limitations, and there is no substitute for a loving home.
Nik Nak`s biggest challenge is his lack of socialization with people. He remains wary and needs time to build trust. He is still learning that humans are kind and want to help him. Nik Nak has made great progress while at PACC and now walks better on a leash. He still needs some reassurance and encouragement and needs a family who will take things slowly as he develops his doggy skills.
Nik Nak will likely do well with a confident, well-socialized dog who can act as a role model and help him learn the ropes in his future home. Nik Nak shares his kennel with another PACC pup who he made friends with at the shelter. When meeting other dogs in playgroup he mostly kept to himself but was social and tolerant with dogs that approached him.
Nik Nak`s ideal family will be patient, understanding, and willing to take things at his pace. Building trust takes time! Nik Nak needs to find a home with a secure yard and one where he’ll be supervised when outdoors. He also needs a home without chickens and will need slow and careful introductions to smaller animals like cats and smaller dogs.
With consistent, gentle training and lots of love, Nik Nak has the potential to become a wonderful companion, and he deserves a chance to find his forever home. Please ask about Nik Nak today. Adoption Process: Interested parties: •Must visit PACC before the 5:00 PM February 3, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit. •Are encouraged to reach out to a rescue group ASAP (even before coming to PACC), to start the rescue approval process. Have the rescue contact PACC atPACC.UrgentDogs@pima.gov if approved to pull. Collaboration with Rescue Groups: •Rescue groups are encouraged to reach out to PACC early if they are able to pull this animal into their rescue (and what requirements they would have: interested adoptive party,
RESCUE ONLY DEADLINE 5PM 02/03/25 Name: Nik Nak Animal ID: A855565 Age: 1 year 2 months Weight: 38 lbs. About: Nik Nak is a sensitive pup looking for a patient family to help him build confidence and navigate the world. He arrived at the shelter in November 2024 as a stray and at just about a year old, he is very much still a puppy with tons of potential to learn and grow. Nik Nak is slowly learning about the world, but the shelter presents its own limitations, and there is no substitute for a loving home.
Nik Nak`s biggest challenge is his lack of socialization with people. He remains wary and needs time to build trust. He is still learning that humans are kind and want to help him. Nik Nak has made great progress while at PACC and now walks better on a leash. He still needs some reassurance and encouragement and needs a family who will take things slowly as he develops his doggy skills.
Nik Nak will likely do well with a confident, well-socialized dog who can act as a role model and help him learn the ropes in his future home. Nik Nak shares his kennel with another PACC pup who he made friends with at the shelter. When meeting other dogs in playgroup he mostly kept to himself but was social and tolerant with dogs that approached him.
Nik Nak`s ideal family will be patient, understanding, and willing to take things at his pace. Building trust takes time! Nik Nak needs to find a home with a secure yard and one where he’ll be supervised when outdoors. He also needs a home without chickens and will need slow and careful introductions to smaller animals like cats and smaller dogs.
With consistent, gentle training and lots of love, Nik Nak has the potential to become a wonderful companion, and he deserves a chance to find his forever home. Please ask about Nik Nak today. Adoption Process: Interested parties: •Must visit PACC before the 5:00 PM February 3, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit. •Are encouraged to reach out to a rescue group ASAP (even before coming to PACC), to start the rescue approval process. Have the rescue contact PACC atPACC.UrgentDogs@pima.gov if approved to pull. Collaboration with Rescue Groups: •Rescue groups are encouraged to reach out to PACC early if they are able to pull this animal into their rescue (and what requirements they would have: interested adoptive party,
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:
• Puppies and kittens less than 4 months old $50
• Adult dogs and cats $30
• 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
Year-Round Adoption Fees:
• Puppies and kittens less than 4 months old $50
• Adult dogs and cats $30
• 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
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
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.
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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