Hello Friends,
After taking up cycling just a year ago, I will be participating in my second El Tour de Tucson; this year is a Metric Century 100KM / 62 Mile ride. I have, again, chosen Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC official 501(c)(3)) as my beneficiary.
One of the PACC projects incredibly close to my heart is the “Keeping Families Together” program. This program prevents thousands of pets from coming into the shelter every year due to medical needs that are cost-prohibitive for their families and the provision of supplies like pet food, microchips, vaccines, dog booties (believe me when its 110 degrees that pavement is hot), leashes, collars, and much more. While I mention trying to help keep these families together, I also realize that with today’s economy, things might be challenging for you, so even a small donation would be greatly appreciated.
My ride is on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Tucson, AZ.
Thank you so much for your time and support.
David
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC's Official 501(c)(3)) invites you to ride with the PACC in the 39th El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 19th, 2022!
The Ride with the PACC team is passionate about cycling, pets, and our community. This year, Friends of PACC is the only non-profit serving cats and dogs in our community. Your ride can make a dramatic and focused impact on the lives of truly vulnerable pets.
Pima Animal Care Center is the only open-admission shelter in the 9,000+ square miles of Pima County and never turns away a pet in crisis. In FY 20/21, PACC took in 14,676 pets, including 7,860 lost animals and 4,861 pets surrendered by their owners. PACC takes in and provides individualized care as needed to every stray dog, pets with medical or behavioral needs, and pets whose owners are in crisis. Ninety-two percent of the animals left the shelter through adoption, reunification with their owner, or rescue placement. During the COVID pandemic, staff worked tirelessly with the community to keep animals in their homes and neighborhoods. Our community responded overwhelmingly by holding on to healthy and friendly stray animals to help get more pets reunited with their families.
Those are some big numbers—we know—but every pet at PACC is treated as an individual. We hope you will consider joining us for this incredible local event and be a part of a team that has fun all year long! In addition to fundraising and riding in the El Tour de Tucson itself, riders can volunteer to help organize and promote the team, and join and/or lead group training rides for all abilities.
Our Mission
To support Pima Animal Care Center and enhance its efforts to save the lives of pets in need.
Our Vision
Every pet served by Pima Animal Care Center is supported with the resources needed for a safe, healthy, and happy future.