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November 2025

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Director Update - Shelter Celebrates Seventh Annual

Pup-or-Treat Event

"October 18th was our seventh annual Pup-or-Treat event, and this year was especially exciting since we were able to host our biggest event of the year in our new building!


Not only did the event feature games, free microchips, a haunted house, food, and vendors, but we also had fee-waived adoptions and many dogs and cats were able to be adopted!


The Community really came out to show their support for our shelter at this year's event, and we couldn't be happier. This is our biggest event of the year, and we look forward to it every year. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Halloween with our team and our fur babies!" - Audra Michael, Animal Care and Control Director.

November Volunteer Spotlight -

John & Stacey Schnepf

John and Stacey began volunteering at PCACC in July of 2022. They got their start volunteering through the public dog walking program, which they learned about on social media. From there, they decided to become fully registered volunteers and went through our training program.


John and Stacey have always loved dogs and, at the time, had three rescues of their own. Neither of them thought they could emotionally handle volunteering at the shelter, but then they experienced the immediate impact volunteers can have on the shelter dogs, and that kept them going. The joy the dogs feel brings them the same amount of joy. John and Stacey also enjoy making an impact in the community through participating in adoptions and other public events. As volunteers, they have seen the care and compassion that other volunteers and staff have for the dogs, and it has inspired them to continue their volunteer journey.


John and Stacey love that everyone at the shelter loves the dogs and cats, every day the staff goes above and beyond to provide the dogs with a second chance at life. They love the flexibility the volunteers have to take dogs on field trips, on sleepovers, or for a burger and a shake! They are a fantastic couple and we are lucky to have them as a part of our team!

Officer Spotlight - Officer McGunkin to the Rescue

Officer McGunkin is pictured above rescuing one of the puppies from the culvert.

When a panicked citizen called the Citizen Contact Center seeking assistance for a mother and her two puppies stuck in a culvert, we sent our Field Training Officer, Maura McGuckin!


Upon observing the scene, Officer McGunkin decided the only way to help them out was to crawl in. Officer McGuckin had her trainee with her to help, and after a few tries, they were able to get everyone out safely!


This doesn't happen often but when it does, we are lucky to have the best Officer team willing to do what it takes to help animals in our community. All puppies and their mom were adopted into new homes!

Pinal Pup of the Month - Meet Junior

Meet Junior (A280608) - This handsome two-year-old Australian Kelpie mix has been waiting *so patiently* for his forever home — seven whole months of tail wags and hopeful smiles!


Junior is a complete staff and volunteer favorite —a playgroup rockstar who loves hanging out with his doggy pals and a sweetheart who walks beautifully on a leash. Junior adores attention and has the kind of charm that’ll melt your heart the moment you meet him.


Give this sweet boy the chance he’s been dreaming of — he’s ready to fill your life with love, laughter, and endless cuddles!

 

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