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SAVE A LIFE TODAY!
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SAVE A LIFE TODAY!

Adoptions & fosters

how to adopt or foster through our network

In order to adopt of foster through Pause For Paws Animal Sanctuary, you will need to sign up with the VSP Alliance. The membership is free and comes with built in safety nets for you and your new best friend. Once completing the adoption form at the bottom, you will be automatically enrolled into the Alliance so feel free to begin your search. But if you don't find a dog you are interested in, still enroll in to the Alliance so that you will receive updates on future canine intakes.

VSP Alliance Portal

All adoptions are free for VSPA members.

Bonnie # 1013

Barnaby # 1016

Barnaby # 1016

Mixed Breed


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2 Yrs Old

Female

Not Spayed

Not Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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Bonnie is friendly, good with people and other dogs. Came in as a stray and is currently being fostered by a VSPA member.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Barnaby # 1016

Barnaby # 1016

Barnaby # 1016

Husky


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2 Yrs Old

Male

Neutered

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is very sweet and great with people. However, he is not very good with other dogs, so he needs to be adopted by a 1-dog household. This is a wonderful opportunity for pet adoption through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from ou

Husky


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2 Yrs Old

Male

Neutered

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is very sweet and great with people. However, he is not very good with other dogs, so he needs to be adopted by a 1-dog household. This is a wonderful opportunity for pet adoption through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Doakes # 1017

Barnaby # 1016

Doakes # 1017

Mix Breed


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1 Yr Old

Male

Neutered

Vaccinated

Chipped


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Friendly and sweet. He's still a puppy, so he needs some patience and training. This rescue dog is looking for a loving home with someone around to care for him. If you're interested in pet adoption and want to support our community shelter, please consider adopting or foster

Mix Breed


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1 Yr Old

Male

Neutered

Vaccinated

Chipped


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Friendly and sweet. He's still a puppy, so he needs some patience and training. This rescue dog is looking for a loving home with someone around to care for him. If you're interested in pet adoption and want to support our community shelter, please consider adopting or fostering this dog.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Mossy # 1014

Barnaby # 1016

Doakes # 1017

German Shepherd


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8 Yrs Old

Female

Not Spayed

Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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This rescue dog might not be good with other dogs. She has been with her current family since she was a puppy, but unfortunately, they are now unable to keep her due to circumstances. 


To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button b

German Shepherd


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8 Yrs Old

Female

Not Spayed

Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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This rescue dog might not be good with other dogs. She has been with her current family since she was a puppy, but unfortunately, they are now unable to keep her due to circumstances. 


To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Peanut # 1015

Peanut # 1015

Peanut # 1015

Pit Mix


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1 Yr Old

Female

Not Spayed

Not Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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This sweet rescue dog is very gentle and seems to be good with other dogs as well as people. Unfortunately, she was abused and abandoned by a neighbor, but she is ready for a fresh start through a community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our anima

Pit Mix


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1 Yr Old

Female

Not Spayed

Not Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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This sweet rescue dog is very gentle and seems to be good with other dogs as well as people. Unfortunately, she was abused and abandoned by a neighbor, but she is ready for a fresh start through a community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Bama # 1018

Peanut # 1015

Peanut # 1015

Healer Mix


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2 Yrs Old

Female

Not Spayed

Not Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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 She has really bad seizures and the caretakers don’t know what’s causing them but they can’t afford to get her the help she deserves. If you donate to us and   note that donations are for Bama's medical help, we will forward those donations to our foster member

Healer Mix


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2 Yrs Old

Female

Not Spayed

Not Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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 She has really bad seizures and the caretakers don’t know what’s causing them but they can’t afford to get her the help she deserves. If you donate to us and   note that donations are for Bama's medical help, we will forward those donations to our foster member.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Danny # 1012

Peanut # 1015

Ahsoka # 1003

Pit Mix


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5 Yrs Old

Male

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is very sociable and gets along well with other spayed female dogs of his size. He is currently in a loving foster home, provided by a member of our community shelter. This dog pairs well with Ahsoka.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal r

Pit Mix


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5 Yrs Old

Male

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is very sociable and gets along well with other spayed female dogs of his size. He is currently in a loving foster home, provided by a member of our community shelter. This dog pairs well with Ahsoka.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Ahsoka # 1003

Peanut # 1015

Ahsoka # 1003

Pit Mix


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3 Yrs Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is great with other neutered male dogs of her size and is currently being fostered by a VSPA member. She pairs well with Danny and is looking for a forever home through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, 

Pit Mix


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3 Yrs Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is great with other neutered male dogs of her size and is currently being fostered by a VSPA member. She pairs well with Danny and is looking for a forever home through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Maddie # 1004

Maddie # 1004

Maddie # 1004

Pug


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2 Yrs Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is great with other dogs, kids, and adults. She was found as a stray on the streets and is currently being fostered by a dedicated VSPA member through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the butto

Pug


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2 Yrs Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is great with other dogs, kids, and adults. She was found as a stray on the streets and is currently being fostered by a dedicated VSPA member through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Violet # 1000

Maddie # 1004

Maddie # 1004

Pit Mix


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3 Yrs Old

Female

Not Spayed

Not Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is good with other dogs and people. Abandoned by a neighbor, she is currently being fostered through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/

Pit Mix


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3 Yrs Old

Female

Not Spayed

Not Vaccinated

Not Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is good with other dogs and people. Abandoned by a neighbor, she is currently being fostered through our community shelter.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Dakota # 1008

Maddie # 1004

Dakota # 1008

Pit Mix


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2 Yrs Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is good with people and other dogs her size. More information will be available soon, as her current caretakers at the community shelter are unable to keep her.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below a

Pit Mix


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2 Yrs Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is good with people and other dogs her size. More information will be available soon, as her current caretakers at the community shelter are unable to keep her.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

Lola #1002

Maddie # 1004

Dakota # 1008

Pit Mix


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1 Yr Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is good with people and other dogs. She was found wandering Avra Valley Road and is currently being fostered by a member of the VSPA, a community shelter dedicated to animal rescue.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please clic

Pit Mix


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1 Yr Old

Female

Spayed

Vaccinated

Chipped


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This friendly rescue dog is good with people and other dogs. She was found wandering Avra Valley Road and is currently being fostered by a member of the VSPA, a community shelter dedicated to animal rescue.


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To adopt or foster this dog from our animal rescue, please click the button below and complete our Adoption/Foster Form.


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ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS

ADOPT ME!

You may also adopt through here...

Metal sculpture of a dog and cat on a building wall at an animal adoption center.

...and support this local shelter.

Make a Difference Today & Save a Life

Right now, countless dogs at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) are waiting and hoping for a second chance. Some are running out of time, placed on the Urgent Placement List, their futures uncertain unless someone steps in.

That someone could be you.

Every rescue story begins with a single choice; to see the need and to act. Click the button below to view PACC’s Urgent Placement List and find a pet in need. Whether adoption, fostering, or even sharing their story, you can be the reason a dog gets a tomorrow.

Adopt Through PACC

Can't adopt or foster? Sponsor!

Framed poster featuring a dog named Scruffy with sponsorship text.

Sponsor Through Our Shop

If you can not adopt or foster one of the dogs above but would still like to help out, consider sponsoring one of the dogs within our network. 


Click the "Sponsor" button below to be directed to our shop where you can choose the dog and the level of sponsorship you want to provide them. Once your payment is completed and depending on your chosen level, you will receive a free photo gift of your sponsored dog, like the image you see here. 


And when you sponsor, the proceeds will immediately go to the VSPA member that is caring for this specific dog. This will help them with food, medical assistance, and other supplies. So make a difference in one of their furry little lives and sponsor today!

Sponsor

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